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FG Suspends Taxes, Duties on Importation of Food Items
The Federal Government on Monday announced the suspension of duties, tariffs and taxes for the importation of some food items through land and sea borders. The foods include maize, husked brown rice, wheat, and cowpeas. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari while announcing a 150-Day Duty-Free Import Window for food commodities said,…
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JUST IN ! Boko Haram Imposes Taxes on Shiroro Residents
Reports just received say that Boko Haram insurgents have imposed taxes on residents and communities in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The State Governor, Muhammed Bello, yesterday lamented the displacement of thousands of the local government area residents particularly around Munya and Shiroro. According to him, “There are some other communities that we…