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Understanding how to calculate tax on your salary in Nigeria is one of the most important parts of managing your money in 2026. Many Nigerian workers still struggle to make sense of PAYE tax, taxable income, or why their take-home pay looks smaller than expected. This guide breaks everything down into simple steps so you can calculate your tax on your salary, confirm your PAYE deductions, and understand exactly how much of your income goes to the government. If you’ve been trying to calculate the tax on your income, this guide offers a straightforward explanation of the entire process. What Does PAYE Tax Mean in Nigeria? PAYE tax, or Pay As You Earn, is a personal income tax your employer deducts from your salary each month and remits to the state government. It applies to workers in both the public and private sectors. According to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), PAYE is designed to ensure that individuals contribute to public services based on their earnings. Payroll ...

Apple has launched a new limited-edition accessory: the Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand. Designed in collaboration with artist Bailey Hikawa, this MagSafe-compatible grip is more than just a stylish add-on. It is purpose-built for accessibility, offering a stable hold for users who find standard iPhones difficult to manage. For Nigerian iPhone users, this accessory could be a welcome addition to daily device use, especially for those who value both design and functionality. What Is the Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand? The Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand is a unique MagSafe accessory that doubles as both a grip and a stand. Apple and Hikawa developed it with specific consideration for users with limited hand strength, reduced dexterity, or other physical constraints. With its soft-touch silicone finish, ergonomic form, and bold design, the grip makes it significantly easier to hold and prop up an iPhone. Unlike regular grips, the Hikawa grip is not purely aesthetic. It is sculpted to ...

In a groundbreaking moment for Nigerian broadcasting, Yanga FM, the country’s first urban-pidgin radio station, has set a new industry benchmark by awarding ₦1 million to a dedicated listener, the first gesture of its kind in the nation’s radio landscape. The unprecedented prize was issued as part of the station’s One Million Giveaway Campaign , a pioneering initiative designed to reward loyalty, deepen audience engagement and strengthen the bond between the station and its rapidly expanding listener community. A First in Nigerian Radio History The winner, Emedoh Okwunna Alloysius , secured the historic prize after correctly answering questions about Yanga FM’s programmes, a challenge that tested audience familiarity with the station’s unique pidgin-led content. His name was unveiled live on The Wetin Dey Show , one of the station’s flagship programmes, where tension turned to celebration as his correct answers were confirmed. Listeners tuned in across Lagos erupted in excitement a...

The Papiri community of Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State has been gripped by fear following a midnight attack by terrorists on St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution. According to multiple sources, the attackers abducted an unconfirmed number of students and staff, though no official confirmation on that yet as of press time. The incident has left the community in a state of fear and uncertainty, as families await official updates. A source from one of the Catholic churches in Niger State, who confirmed the incident, explained that the school was still trying to determine the exact number of victims. ALSO READ: 25 Schoolgirls Abducted in Kebbi, VP Killed as Kidnapping Crisis Persists “Yes, it is true, but I am not in a position to give details. The church will issue an official statement later in the day,” Daily Trust quoted the source. Ahmed Abdullahi Rofia , the Head of Department for Disaster and Relief at Agwara Local Government, also confirmed the attack to t...

Members of the United States Congress engaged in spirited debate over claims of Christian genocide and religious persecution in Nigeria.  Members of the United States Congress engaged in spirited debate over claims of Christian genocide and religious persecution in Nigeria. The Congressional hearing, held in Washington, DC, on Thursday, November 20, 2025, reviewed the redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by President Donald Trump and drew global attention to Nigeria's security challenges. The U.S. President recently described Nigeria as a " disgraced country " following perennial insecurity in the West African country, especially the killings in Christian-dominated communities. Following the CPC designation, Trump, in a viral post on Truth Social, threatened to go into Nigeria “ guns-a-blazing to completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities.” US Lawmakers Divided In his opening remarks, Chairma...

MTN Nigeria has reported that its active data user base has grown to 51.1 million, underscoring Nigerians' strong embrace of mobile internet for work, entertainment, learning, and everyday life. The new numbers, highlighted in MTN’s latest financial report, shine a light on the country’s growing digital appetite and the rising demand for reliable mobile data across Nigeria. For many people, mobile data in Nigeria is more than just browsing. It’s how businesses run, how students study, how creators build audiences, and how families stay connected. So when MTN records a jump like this, it reflects real changes in the way Nigerians use the internet and what they expect from their network providers. This article looks at what MTN’s 51.1 million data users really signal, the reasons for the surge, and how it could shape internet access, mobile data charges, and Nigeria’s digital lifestyle. MTN Nigeria Passes 51.1 Million Active Data Users According to The Nation’s report , demand f...

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has been convicted of terrorism charges by a Federal High Court in Abuja. Delivering judgment on Thursday, November 20, 2025, presiding judge James Omotosho cited evidence adduced by the prosecution, including video broadcasts showing Kanu making several violent threats against the Nigerian state and its citizens. He pronounced the IPOB leader guilty of the first, second and third counts out of seven terrorism charges preferred against him by the Federal Government. On the first count, Kanu was accused of making a September 2021 broadcast “ with intent to intimidate the population,” threatening that “people would die” and that “the whole world would stand still.” ALSO READ: Furious Nnamdi Kanu petitions NBA to sanction judges for 'miscarriage of justice' According to the prosecution, the broadcast constituted an act of terrorism under section 1(2)(b) of the Terrorism Prevention (Amendment) Act, 2015. While analysin...

Nollywood actress Bukola Arugba has faulted a statement attributed to the Kwara State First Lady, Olufolake AbdulRazaq, which suggested that the recent gunmen assault on a church in Eruku, Ekiti LGA of the state, was merely an attempted attack. A now-viral video that surfaced on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, showed the moment armed men stormed a branch of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Oke Isegun, Eruku community. Reports say the attackers whisked away an unconfirmed number of worshippers and killed a couple of others. However, a statement credited to the Governor's wife had tacitly downplayed the severity of the event. Responding in an Instagram post, the actress disclosed that three of her own relatives were among the abducted victims. ALSO READ: 25 Schoolgirls Abducted in Kebbi, VP Killed as Kidnapping Crisis Persists Arugba: It was a successful attack, not attempted In a video posted on Instagram, the actress insisted that the recent attack was not “ attempted ” but...

United States Congressman Riley Moore has warned Nigeria’s top security and government officials that President Donald Trump “does not make idle threats” regarding his stance on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Moore delivered the message during a high-level meeting in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, November 19, with a 10-member Nigerian government delegation led by National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu . Moore, a vocal advocate of claims that Christians face targeted attacks in Nigeria, recently introduced a congressional resolution condemning “ongoing persecution of Christians” and backing Trump’s call to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). Referencing Trump’s earlier remark about going into Nigeria “guns-a-blazing,” Moore told the delegation that the US president means exactly what he says. ALSO READ: You Can’t Dictate Our Foreign Policy - US Rep Hits Back at China Over Nigeria Comment “President Trump made abundantly clear tha...

President Bola Tinubu has reacted to heightened security threats across the country, disclosing that he's depressed with the incidents, which included the kidnapping of schoolgirls and the killing of a military general. There has been an uptick in insecurity recently, as evident in the abduction of 25 girls during a deadly attack by bandits on the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) in Maga, Kebbi State, on Monday. Barely 24 hours later, gunmen invaded a branch of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) at Oke Isegun in the Eruku community, a boundary town with Kogi in the Ekiti LGA of Kwara state, killing three worshippers and whisking away several others. The two incidents followed the death of Brigadier General Musa Uba, who was killed while on active duty fighting insurgents in Borno state. Tinubu Expresses Sympathy ALSO READ: 'Even America Records Crime’ - Akpabio on Kebbi Schoolgirls Abduction, Killings Reacting in a statement on Tuesday, Novembe...

President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio has caught controversy following his remarks on insecurity in Nigeria, particularly the latest incident involving the kidnapping of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State. In the early hours of Monday, November 17, 2025, bandits launched a deadly attack on the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) located in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of the state. The attackers, who reportedly operated without resistance, killed the school's Vice Principal, Malam Hassan Makuku , who was trying to shield the students and made away with 25 pupils. Akpabio's Controversial Remarks ALSO READ: Over 1,600 Students and Counting - A Timeline of School Abductions in Nigeria During the plenary on Tuesday, Akpabio stirred feelings after suggesting that kidnappings and other security issues should not provoke despair because crime is a universal phenomenon. He said this while presiding over the heated debate on the killing of Brig...

Bandits have attacked a branch of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) at Oke Isegun in the Eruku community, a boundary town with Kogi in the Ekiti LGA of Kwara state. In the incident that occurred on Tuesday evening, November 18, 2025, an unconfirmed number of worshippers were reportedly abducted as the gunmen unleashed mayhem in the house of God. A video of the attack , pulled from a live stream, shows the worshippers, led by a young pastor, conducting a service when sporadic gunshots were heard from around the church premises. WATCH: Chilling Livestream from CAC Church in Eruku Town in Kwara State Captures Final Moments Before Gun-Wielding Terrorists Struck During a Church Service pic.twitter.com/UVdAvyouZX — Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) November 18, 2025 As the gunshots intensified, the congregation scampered for safety, after which some bandis were seen entering the church hall. ALSO READ: 15 other times Nigerian students have been kidnapped in schools since Chibok in 201...

For more than a decade, learners in Nigeria have walked into classrooms with a fear that should never belong in childhood. Since the night of April 14, 2014, when 276 schoolgirls were taken from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok , the country has endured a bitter cycle of school kidnappings that has reshaped education in its northern regions and even beyond, and has left lasting wounds on families and communities. Abductions in Nigeria have come in waves, some carried out by terrorists driven by extremist ideologies, and others by bandits who view children as bargaining items. For this reason, grief has been constant in Nigeria for over a decade. Family members and friends live in constant fear for the lives of their loved ones. In the eleven years since Chibok, well over 1,600 schoolchildren have been kidnapped in Nigeria, according to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Save the Children. Several schools across the North East, North West and North Central ha...

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) , to five years’ imprisonment without an option of fine, on Monday.  The conviction follows a multi-year legal battle involving allegations of sexual harassment , cybercrime, and attempts to obstruct justice, charges brought against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Background of the Case Prof. Ndifon faced a four-count charge filed by the ICPC. The allegations included sexual harassment of a female diploma student, requesting indecent photographs through WhatsApp, and involvement in actions aimed at perverting the course of justice. His co-defendant, Sunny Anyanwu, his former lawyer, was accused of threatening a key witness during the trial. Key Court Proceedings In March 2024, Justice James Omotosho dismissed the no-case submission made by Ndifon and his co-defendant, confirming th...

Google has issued a fresh warning to millions of Android users, urging them to avoid downloading certain apps that are currently circulating online. These apps, most of which masquerade as free VPNs, are not only unsafe but also contain dangerous malware that steals personal information, including passwords, messages, banking details, and private files. This warning comes at a time when cybercriminal activity is rising, and Android users are increasingly frequent targets because many unknowingly download harmful apps from unverified sources. Google’s message is clear: if an app looks suspicious or promises too much, avoid it. Google’s New Warning to Android Users Google has discovered a wave of malicious VPN apps designed specifically to trick Android users into giving away sensitive information. These apps are crafted to look helpful and legitimate, but they contain built-in tools hackers use to gain access to your device and everything on it. Google explained that these apps ofte...

Nigeria’s headline inflation eased for the seventh straight month in October 2025, dropping to 16.05% from 18.02% in September, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. The new figure represents a 1.96% decrease, strengthening signs that inflationary pressures have continued to cool since April 2025 . On a year-on-year basis, headline inflation fell by 17.82 percentage points compared to October 2024, when it stood at 33.88%. However, month-on-month inflation slightly increased to 0.9% in October, up by 0.21 percentage points from the 0.72% recorded in September . ALSO READ: You feed hungry Nigerians with lies - Peter Obi slams Tinubu, accuses him of misrepresenting economic data Food Inflation Drops Significantly Food inflation also experienced a significant decline, easing to 13.12% year-over-year in October 2025. This marks a sharp reduction of 26.04 percentage points from the 39.16% recorded in O...

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has been commended for repositioning Nigeria’s oil industry as a more transparent, competitive, and investor-friendly sector, one that is now shaping energy governance across the West African sub-region. In a statement released on Wednesday, the West Africa Energy Policy Institute (WA-EPI), led by Executive Director Fatoumata Diallo, said Nigeria’s dominant role in Africa’s oil market means that regulatory changes in its upstream sector inevitably shape investment patterns, regional trade, and cross-border infrastructure development within ECOWAS. Diallo stated that the reforms championed by the NUPRC have restored investor confidence and provided a more precise regulatory roadmap for both local and international operators. “The NUPRC has redefined Nigeria’s upstream governance in a way that benefits not just the country, but the entire sub-region,” she said. “By promoting clarity, data-driven regulation, and investor ...

The North West APC Youth League has distanced itself from a group claiming to represent APC support coalitions in Kebbi State, describing it as “unregistered, unrecognised, and completely illegitimate.” Speaking at a press briefing in Kaduna during the week, the youth league reaffirmed its unwavering support for the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu , calling him one of the party’s strongest pillars in the region. Comrade Aliyu Suleiman , national coordinator of the league, said the so-called coalition has no presence at any level of the APC, including ward, LG, state, or national. “This so-called coalition has never contributed to party activities, never mobilised a voter, and has no record of grassroots engagement. Its only function is to exploit Senator Bagudu’s reputation for personal gain,” he said. ALSO READ: 'We are not as rich as we think' - Bagudu urges citizens to act against poverty He described the group’s recent press s...

LEAP Africa, a trailblazer in youth leadership and social innovation, has announced the 12th edition of its flagship Social Innovators Programme and Awards (SIPA), scheduled for November 25, 2025, at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos. The 2025 convening, themed “Africa as THE Sector: Maximising Possibilities through Technology, Finance, and Policy,” will bring together over 200 innovators, policymakers, investors, and private sector partners from across the continent. SIPA 2025 aims to advance youth-led innovation, foster cross-sector collaboration, and position Africa as a global hub for sustainable development solutions. The theme seeks to reimagine Africa not as an emerging market but as a sector of innovation, growth, and possibility. By exploring the intersections of technology, finance, and policy, SIPA 2025 will challenge stakeholders to accelerate systems change, unlock new pathways for inclusive prosperity, and amplify African ingenuity on the global stage. Th...