Wetin be Tax ID for Nigeria? Di free NIN way to collect yours
Under di new tax laws, your NIN fit be your Tax ID, and di official NRS portal go give you 13-digit number for minutes, no pay anything.
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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.
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.
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.
SportCommentary
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.
Culture & LifestyleCommentary
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.
MarketingCommentary
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.
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.
Jensen Huang admits affair as Nvidia board opens investigation: what we know
Nvidia's board has opened an independent probe after Jensen Huang admitted an affair with a woman officials reportedly call a Chinese spy. The board sees no sign secrets leaked.