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CBN affirms the introduction of the contentious 0.005 transactional cybersecurity fee

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a 0.005 percent cybercrime levy on all electronic transactions for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This follows the levy’s suspension following controversy among Nigerians. The Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act of 2015 aims to strengthen the country’s cyber security framework. The levy’s implementation follows the alleged suspension of…

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General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), has warned that the economic hardship in Nigeria is getting out of control

General Abdulsalami Abubakar, a former head of state, has cautioned that Nigeria’s economic difficulties are getting out of hand and has pushed the government to take immediate action. According to Abubakar, Nigerians’ lives are becoming harder because they cannot afford three square meals, there are problems with transportation, fuel prices are rising, and there are…

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Georgian lawmakers have approved the third and final reading of a law curbing LGBT rights

A “family values and the protection of minors” law that would severely restrict LGBTQ rights has been approved by Georgian MPs. The ruling populist party, Georgian Dream, submitted a measure that forbids same-sex weddings, adoptions by same-sex couples, care that is gender affirming, public support of LGBTQ+ relationships and individuals, and negative media portrayals of…

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