UK Govt Crackdown On Illegal Immigrants, Arrest  609 In Nail Bars, Car Washes, Restaurants

LAGOS FEBRUARY 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Hundreds of migrants were arrested in January as part of a UK-wide crackdown on illegal working, the government has said. Enforcement teams raided 828 premises including nail bars, car washes, and restaurants and made 609 arrests – a 73% increase on the previous January. Home Office Minister Dame Angela Eagle told the…

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Yuletide: Abuja Consumers Groan As FCT Imposes Entertainment Tax In Restaurants, Eateries

LAGOS DECEMBER 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Federal Capital Administration has introduced a curious five percent consumption tax in Abuja. This brings to 12.5 percent of consumption tax that consumers pay whenever they pick up items in restaurants, bars, clubs and hotels. Investigation revealed that restaurants, eateries, fast food joints are charging a 5 percent consumption tax on…

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Sanwo-Olu Orders Re-Opening Of Markets, Restaurants On Selected Days, Suspends Okada

LAGOS APRIL 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed the reopening of markets on selected days in the state. He spoke during a televised press conference on Wednesday. The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, in a series of tweets, said the governor also ordered that schools should remain closed. He tweeted, “Eateries…

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