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  The Federal Government generated N84.05bn from the Electronic Money Transfer Levy in the first quarter of 2025, according to data obtained from a Federal Inland Revenue Service document seen by Sunday PUNCH. The figure represents a 76 per cent year-on-year increase compared to the N47.74bn collected during the same period in 2024, reflecting stronger enforcement and the expanding use of digital payment platforms across Nigeria. A breakdown of the figures showed that in January 2025, EMTL collections stood at N21.40bn, a 29.1 per cent rise from the N16.59bn recorded in January 2024. February collections recorded the most significant jump, rising to N36.64bn from N15.79bn in February 2024 — more than doubling year-on-year with an increase of 132 per cent. In March 2025, EMTL revenues were N26.01bn, up by 69.2 per cent from the N15.37bn earned in March 2024. Month-on-month, February’s N36.64bn was 71 per cent higher than January’s N21.40bn. However, March saw a 29 per cen...

  U.S.-Based Nigerian Man Cries for Help as He Faces 20 Years to Life in Prison Over $200K Pickup in 2018 A Nigerian man based in the United States has made an emotional appeal for help, revealing that he could face 20 years to life in a U.S. prison for acting as a middleman in a $200,000 transaction that took place in 2018. According to him, he was minding his own business when a friend contacted him, requesting his help to receive $200,000 from someone on his behalf. The friend, known to be a "baller" (a slang term for someone who spends lavishly), told him that he could keep $50,000 from the amount and send the remaining balance after receiving it. Tempted by the offer and seeing it as an opportunity to solve many of his financial problems at the time, he agreed. He stated that the incident happened in 2018, but to his utter shock, his lawyer contacted him last night and asked him to come to the office urgently. The lawyer disclosed that the FBI had issued a w...

  The Federal Government has explained its decision to install solar panels at the Aso Rock Villa, the seat of power in the country . The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdulahi, said it is unsustainable for the Aso Rock Villa to continue to pay about ₦47 billion yearly in power bills . He said that this is why President Bola Tinubu approved ₦10 billion for the solar power grid to power the presidential villa. Mustapha, who gave the explanation while briefing the press on Friday, said the move is in line with the President’s agenda to diversify energy sources and also cut the cost of governance. He added that it will bring uninterrupted and clean energy, create jobs, foster innovation among Nigerian engineers and energy experts, and ultimately reduce pressure on the national grid. He also revealed that some innovations of the current administration have attracted interest from development partners who have earmarked about $5.3 billion of...

  Germany is one of the top locations for ambitious international students seeking college degrees that can land them high-paying jobs. The education system in Germany is well-established, with emphasis on vocational training whilst providing free or affordable higher education. The advent of tuition-free higher institutions has made Germany one of the most popular locations for foreign students. With a wide range of English-taught courses, it offers a well-structured learning environment for a variety of foreign students. Below are five degrees that can land you high-paying jobs in Germany: 1. Engineering Engineering is a broad field of study that encompasses a large number of jobs from mechanical and electrical engineering to industrial, chemical and aeronautical engineering etc. Germany has a high demand for skilled workers who can design, build and maintain various complex structures. This has created an increase in pay for people who are willing to work in engine...

  NUC set to introduce 12 fresh programmes into varsity curriculum The National Universities Commission (NUC) is set to introduce 12 new programmes into the curriculum of Nigerian universities across the country designed to equip students with the 21st century skills, employability skills and self-reliance needed to thrive in a dynamic world. Nigerian Tribune gathered that 12 new programmes were either outstanding or omitted during the earlier review of the curriculum in the Nigerian University System (NUS) when NUC developed Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) for Nigerian universities. The 12 new programmes to be introduced are: Artificial Intelligence ; Classical Christian Education; Community Health Science; Cooperative Economics and Management Studies; Doctor of Medical Laboratory Science; Geomatics Engineering Intelligence and Security Studies; Parasitology and Entomology; Sports Management; Telecommunication Science; Water Sanitation and Hygiene,...

  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has downplayed the defection of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and his predecessor, Ifeanyi Okowa, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The duo and their entire structure dump the PDP on Wednesday ending the party 26 years in power. PDP had ruled the Delta State known as the ‘Big Heart’ since the return to Democracy in 1999. But reacting to the development at the party headquarters during the presentation of a certificate of return to its governorship candidate in the forthcoming Anambra State election, it’s acting National Chairman of the party, Ambassador Umar Ilyas Damagum, said the party has decided to leave its “fate in the hands of God. Though he described the development as “very sad and unfortunate,” particularly given the PDP’s longstanding support for Delta, Damagun said “we believe he will help us out of this great situation.” He said the presidential candidate of the Labour Party Peter Obi, who left PDP in t...

  The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, gave the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the go-ahead to arrest and detain six promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange, CBEX, over alleged investment fraud to the tune of over one billion dollars, News360 Nigeria reports. Justice Emeka Nwite, who gave the order after the EFCC’s lawyer, Fadila Yusuf, moved an ex-parte motion to the effect, said the detention would be pending the conclusion of investigation of the alleged offences and possible prosecution. “I have listened to the submission of the learner counsel for the applicant, EFCC. I have also gone through the affidavit evidence with exhibits thereto along with the written address. “I am of the view and I hold that the application is meritorious. Consequently, the application is granted as prayed,” the judge said. DAILY POST reports that the six suspects include Adefowora Abiodun Olanipekun, Adefowora Oluwanisola, Emmanuel Uko, and Seyi Oloyede. Others a...