The Morning Call
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law the finance bill that puts an increase on Value Added Tax.
A new VAT rate of 7.5 percent became effective with the signing. It was raised by 7.5 percent from 5 percent previously charged.
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Cape Town rental boom pushes low-income residents Into illegal housing
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Egypt's el-Sissi urges UN Security Council reforms for Africa's larger role
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Ethiopia eyes sea access amid rising tensions
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Massive blackout plunges western Cuba into darkness as power grid struggles
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European and African leaders gather in Angola for EU-AU summit
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South Africa & EU ink critical minerals pact, champion multilateralism