South Africa petrol price in December: why it may fall even as Treasury claws back relief
Early Central Energy Fund data points to cheaper petrol in December, but diesel drivers face a rise as Treasury scales back its fuel levy relief.
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How to get your Nigeria Tax ID with your NIN in minutes (free)
Under the new tax laws, individuals can use their NIN as a Tax ID, and the official NRS portal returns a 13-digit number in minutes at no cost.
How to complain about a power outage in Nigeria: DisCo, Forum Office and NERC in 3 steps
Outages are blamed on gas and low dam water, but billing and service complaints still go through a three-step NERC process: DisCo, Forum Office, then NERC head office.
How to use the NCC Device Checker on *315# before buying a phone
Dial *315# or use the NCC Device Checker with the phone's IMEI to see whether a handset is type approved and verified for Nigerian networks, then read the result carefully before you pay.
Ramayana box office collection tops Rs 500 crore: how it compares with Animal
Trade tracker Sacnilk puts Ramayana: Part One at ₹507.20 crore gross worldwide after four days, with ₹238.85 crore net in India, led by Hindi and a record Saturday.
Naira at ₦1,346 per dollar: what the $55bn reserves do not tell you
The naira closed the week at ₦1,346.79 per dollar and reserves sit above $55bn, but one BusinessDay analysis argues the improvement comes from lower outflows, not higher dollar earnings.
Why bitcoin dropped to $75,600: the midterms were only part of the story
Bitcoin fell to $75,618, its lowest since 16 September, as Democrats won Congress, but analysts say markets had priced in the vote and point to AI spending worries.
Flamingos world champions: how Nigeria went from 2022 bronze to U-17 Women's World Cup glory
Nigeria's Flamingos beat Japan 2-1 to win the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, the first African title at the tournament, after a run that began with a defeat to Poland.
NERSI ₦50,000 relief: 5 steps to check your status without paying anyone
You cannot apply for the Federal Government's ₦50,000 NERSI relief. You can check whether you were selected, using your provider's USSD code, and nobody should charge you to do it.
Ryanair's new 60-minute bag drop deadline: who gets caught out on 10 November
From 10 November, Ryanair's bag drop closes 60 minutes before departure instead of 40, a change that only affects passengers checking luggage.
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Jonathan Taylor trade deadline: the second-round pick question the Colts face by Tuesday
The Giants pulled a second- and fifth-round offer for Jonathan Taylor, John Harbaugh says 'things do change', and the Colts hold out for more before Tuesday's deadline.
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Frenkie de Jong at right-back: Barcelona's half-time gamble that beat Atlético
Hansi Flick sent Frenkie de Jong to right-back at half-time, a position he had never played, and Barcelona turned a 1-0 deficit at Atlético into a 2-1 win. Here is why it worked.
ANC falls to 30.76%: what the 2026 local election result means for your metro
Local election results in South Africa: the ANC took 30.76%, the DA 24.64%, and seven of eight metros have no outright majority. Here are the numbers and how coalition talks work.
How to complain about a power outage in Nigeria: DisCo, Forum Office and NERC in 3 steps
Outages are blamed on gas and low dam water, but billing and service complaints still go through a three-step NERC process: DisCo, Forum Office, then NERC head office.
South Africa petrol price in December: why it may fall even as Treasury claws back relief
Early Central Energy Fund data points to cheaper petrol in December, but diesel drivers face a rise as Treasury scales back its fuel levy relief.
How to use the NCC Device Checker on *315# before buying a phone
Dial *315# or use the NCC Device Checker with the phone's IMEI to see whether a handset is type approved and verified for Nigerian networks, then read the result carefully before you pay.
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GTA 6 Selfridges pop-up: the £60 t-shirt fans say costs £26 at Rockstar
Selfridges is selling GTA 6 merchandise, led by a £2,500 jacket, and fans say some items cost double Rockstar's store. The backlash may be exactly what the launch campaign wants.
Flamingos world champions: how Nigeria went from 2022 bronze to U-17 Women's World Cup glory
Nigeria's Flamingos beat Japan 2-1 to win the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, the first African title at the tournament, after a run that began with a defeat to Poland.
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Why Godzilla Minus Zero's record weekend is bigger than the $31.6m headline
Godzilla Minus Zero opened to $31.6 million in North America, nearly triple what Godzilla Minus One managed, and the global figure is about double that.
ANC falls to 30.76%: what the 2026 local election result means for your metro
Local election results in South Africa: the ANC took 30.76%, the DA 24.64%, and seven of eight metros have no outright majority. Here are the numbers and how coalition talks work.