Month April 2025

Groom Jailed for Spraying Naira at Wedding

A NIGERIAN make-up artist has been sentenced to six months in prison for abusing the country’s currency by ‘spraying’ naira notes at his wedding — an act that’s now at the centre of growing controversy. According to a report by the BBC, the man,…

Air Peace Introduces New Boarding Procedure

Air Peace has introduced a new boarding system to provide a smoother, more professional travel experience for passengers with special needs, military personnel, and Business Class travellers. Air Peace Chairman and CEO, Dr Allen Onyema, confirmed this in a statement…

Peter Obi Mourns Diamond Bank Founder, Pascal Dozie

  Mr Peter Obi, Labour Party Presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, on Tuesday mourned Dr Pascal Dozie, Founder of Diamond Bank and a renowned Nigerian entrepreneur and business morgul. Obi a former governor on Anambra, in his condolence…

President Tinubu Mourns Business icon, Pascal Dozie

  PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family, business community, and all Nigerians following the passing of Chief Pascal Dozie. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the elder statesman, entrepreneur, and banker died at…

China Updates Tax Refund Policy for Foreign Tourists

CHINA has updated its tax refund policy for foreign tourists, shifting from a refund-upon-departure policy to a refund-upon-purchase model, the State Taxation Administration (STA) says. The STA said on Tuesday that under the new refund-upon-purchase policy, foreign visitors could instantly…

Why Trump Slapped A 14% Tariff On Nigeria — U.S. Govt

THE U.S. government has defended President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 14 per cent tariff on Nigerian exports, citing trade barriers created by Nigeria’s restrictions on 25 categories of American goods. Trojaninsights recalls that last week, Trump announced new tariffs…

Diamond Bank Founder Pascal Dozie Is Dead

THE founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc and former chairman of MTN Nigeria, Pascal Dozie, has passed away at the age of 85 following an undisclosed illness. Dozie, a renowned banker, was the architect behind the establishment of Diamond…