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[JUST IN] UK Implements January Deadline: Nigerian Students, Others Barred From Bringing Family Over

May 23, 2023. by Praise Ben

The United Kingdom has introduced a new law that limits Nigerian and other international students from bringing their family as dependents. This measure aims to reduce immigration numbers and prevent misuse of the visa system. The changes will take effect in January 2024, allowing students time to adjust to the new regulations. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more

Update: 7.5 Percent VAT Kicks Off As Buhari Signs Finance Bill

Jan 14, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Presidency Exempts Tuition, Food, Sanitary Pads From New VAT Hike

The Value Added Tax (VAT) goes from five per cent to 7.5 per cent following President Muhammadu Buhari’s signing of the 2020 Finance Bill. Ekohotblog recalls Buhari signed the Bill on Monday. But the implementation will be delayed till the new law is gazetted. It is not clear how soon this will be done. The … Read more