Ecobank has agreed to refund $1.5 million to the Sierra Leone government, leading to the dismissal of all corruption charges against the bankThe settlement, acknowledging the wrongdoing of the bank’s former head of retail operations, Abdul Salim Mansaray, includes an initial payment of 43% and the remaining balance over nine monthsMeanwhile, the trial of former … Read more
Some Nigerians have slammed Comedian Seyi Law over a social media post criticising Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, for his stance on the tax bill. Henzodaily reports that Zulum had featured on Sunday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he addressed the tax reform bill. Zulum insisted that if the tax bills, currently undergoing … Read more
The euro has come under pressure as French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a no-confidence vote this week that could topple his new government. Photo: STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFPSource: AFP Asian traders shifted tentatively Tuesday as they battled to track another record on Wall Street owing to fresh China-US worries, while the euro extended … Read more
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Henzodaily roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 The presidency on Monday, shed more light on the tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu, with the proposal currently before the National Assembly. A statement from the presidency explained that Tinubu proposed the reforms … Read more
Nepal’s Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, who returned to power in July after two previous terms in the top job, is visiting Beijing. Photo: Aryan DHIMAL / AFPSource: AFP Nepal’s prime minister was in Beijing on Tuesday to meet Chinese leaders, seeking to expand infrastructure cooperation after breaking with the longstanding tradition of new leaders making … Read more
Michelle Heyman fires in Australia’s winner in an incredible game against Zambia. Photo: Valery HACHE / AFPSource: AFP Australia produced an incredible comeback to overturn a three-goal deficit and beat Zambia 6-5 in the Olympic women’s football on Sunday, as World Cup holders Spain secured a quarter-final berth and Japan stunned Brazil. The Australians got … Read more
The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for the urgent prioritisation of the girl child education. He insisted that focusing on the education and healthcare, particularly for the girl child, will lead to national development of the country. The LP stalwart stated this in a post on his X handle, Henzodaily … Read more
United States coach Emma Hayes watches on during her team’s 4-1 win over Germany in Marseillle in the women’s Olympic football tournament on Sunday. Photo: Pascal GUYOT / AFPSource: AFP United States coach Emma Hayes described her team as “devastating” in their 4-1 win over Germany in the women’s Olympic football tournament on Sunday and … Read more
In September 2024, the average passenger fee was N124,693.40, up from N79,013.48 in September 2023This indicates that the cost of domestic air travel increased by 57.81 percent annuallyThe South-West zone had the highest fare (N126,013.30), followed by the South-East and the North-West Henzodaily.ng journalist Zainab Iwayemi has over 3-year-experience covering the Economy, Technology, and Capital … Read more
Rare highlight: Rangers striker Danilo celebrates scoring the opening goal during a Europa League match against Sparta Praha at Ibrox. Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN / AFPSource: AFP Rangers forward Danilo said Monday his baby daughter had been the “light in the darkness” after injury cut short his first campaign with the Glasgow giants. The Brazilian could … Read more