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Peter Obi urges Nigerian govt to address inconsistent customs duties

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has called on the federal government to urgently address the impact of inconsistent customs duties on businesses in Nigeria. In a post on X, a microblogging platform, Mr Obi highlighted how arbitrary and ever-increasing charges are creating a hostile business environment for business owners. He noted that a crucial issue being faced by importers who base their calculations on a specific exchange rate at the initiation of importation…

New Zealand plans a law to require Facebook, Google to pay for news

FILE PHOTO: A 3D printed Facebook's new rebrand logo Meta is seen in front of displayed Google logo in this illustration taken on November 2, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationThe New Zealand government said it will introduce a law that will require big online digital companies such as Alphabet Inc's Google and Meta Platforms Inc to pay New Zealand media companies for the local news content that appears on their feeds.Read AlsoMinister of Broadcasting Willie Jackson said in a statement that the legislation will be…