New 7.5% VAT on Mobile, USSD Bank Charges Kicks In
Nigeria enforces 7.5% VAT on digital banking service fees from Jan 19, 2026. Learn how it affects your mobile transfers and USSD transactions, and who will feel it most.
Nigeria enforces 7.5% VAT on digital banking service fees from Jan 19, 2026. Learn how it affects your mobile transfers and USSD transactions, and who will feel it most.
Nigerians' ATM cash withdrawals surged to ₦36.34 trillion in H1 2025, defying CBN's fee hikes. Public backlash grows as policy hits low-income earners hardest. Discover the data and implications.
Complete guide to getting a Nigerian international passport in 2026. Learn the updated fees (₦100,000-₦200,000), processing times (3-6 weeks), and step-by-step application procedure via the NIS portal.
Philomath University Abuja has released its 2025/2026 school fees, ranging from ₦2.48M to ₦4.8M. Get the full breakdown for all courses, accommodation costs, and payment procedures here.
UNN and its Student Union Government reach a truce, approving a 60% rise in sundry charges for 2025/2026. The deal includes payment instalments and no hostel fee increase. Read the full details.
A Nigerian man's quest to rent an apartment took a shocking turn when an agent sent a list including a 'drink fee'. See the full breakdown and public reactions.
Get the complete breakdown of Oduduwa University school fees for new and returning students for the 2025/2026 session. Learn about course-specific costs, payment procedures, and available scholarships to plan your education finances effectively.
Nigerian banks will begin deducting a 7.5% Value Added Tax on fees for mobile transfers, POS, and other services from January 19, 2026. Learn what this means for your transactions.
Get the detailed 2026/2027 school fees breakdown for AFIT Kaduna. Learn costs for new & returning degree/diploma students and the step-by-step payment procedure.
Starting 2026, Nigerians face new costs: a 7.5% VAT on mobile/USSD fees and a ₦50 stamp duty on transfers above ₦10,000. Learn all the details and how to plan for higher digital banking expenses.
Complete guide to Nigerian Army College of Nursing Yaba school fees, courses, and admission requirements for 2026/2027. Learn about costs from ₦550,000 and how to apply.
The Nigerian Shippers' Council orders shipping firms to suspend new charges after protests. Get the latest on the fee adjustments and regulatory action.
The Central Bank of Nigeria's 2025 macroeconomic outlook shows resilient growth at 3.89% and falling inflation. Discover the projections for 2026 and the critical policy actions needed.
A viral phone call exposes a man accused of collecting school fees meant for his child. The donor, frustrated, reveals the child missed a term. Watch the heated exchange unfold.
Discover the top 15 cheapest universities in Canada for international students in 2026, with tuition fees from CAD 710 per semester. Get details on fees, contacts, and financial aid.
A South African TikToker expresses shock at paying $314 for a single-entry Nigerian tourist visa, calling it her most expensive ever. She plans to experience Nigerian culture in 2026.
Hellen Ati, the Kenyan woman claiming to be Cubana Chief Priest's baby mama, publicly demands he pays their alleged son's school fees, accusing him of blocking her TikTok gifters. Read full details and reactions.
Nigerian singer Johnny Drille opens up about the financial strain of parenting after paying his daughter's school fees, even considering releasing seven albums in a year to cope. Read his candid take.
A Nigerian father was left furious after discovering his son used his entire school fees to invest in Bitcoin. The viral story has sparked intense online debate about risky investments and financial responsibility among youths.
Prominent Kogi businessman Stephen Achema Akpa calls for national unity and launches a N100,000 school fees initiative for Kogi students in his 2026 New Year message. Read his full vision for Nigeria.
A Nigerian lawyer in Dublin shares receipts showing Access Bank charges for sending money home. She hopes new tax laws will bring development. See the breakdown and reactions.
Gombe State government has approved N665 million to cover SSCE fees for 23,873 students. The move aims to remove financial barriers and boost education in the North-East. Read more.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revised its cash withdrawal and deposit policies, effective January 1, 2026. Learn the 5 major changes, including new limits and fees.
NNPC Limited reports record N5.4 trillion profit while directors' fees jump to N4.1 billion. Zero staff resignations in 2024 as administrative costs surge. Read the full analysis.
Bollywood producers reveal how stars' multi-million dollar fees and lavish demands for entourages and trailers are crippling film finances. Discover the industry's call for change.
A civil society group storms ICPC, demanding an urgent probe into allegations that NMDPRA boss, Engr. Farouk Ahmed, spent $5m on his children's Swiss education. Read the full story.
Aliko Dangote petitions ICPC, alleging NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed paid $5m in school fees. A social media user explains the clash stems from refinery policy constraints. Read the full story.
NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed denies issuing a statement on his children's foreign school fees as Dangote petitions ICPC. The House of Representatives also launches a probe. Get the full story.
Aliko Dangote petitions ICPC, alleging NMDPRA MD Farouk Ahmed misused public funds for children's Swiss tuition. Lawyers group condemns 'media trial'. Full story.
Civil society groups announce coordinated protests in Nigeria, New York, and London, demanding NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed's removal over alleged $5 million school fees scandal. Join the call for accountability.