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In a dramatic and unprecedented move that has captured national attention, Nigeria’s National Assembly has directed the re-gazetting of key tax reform laws following growing public concern and allegations of discrepancies between what lawmakers passed and what was officially published in the Federal Government Gazette. The development marks a significant institutional response to one of…

In a remarkable demonstration of public-private partnership and community-driven development, Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo and Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha, Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria and founder of the DAM Foundation, officially commissioned a suite of infrastructure and empowerment initiatives in Kogi Central. The event, held at Kahal Hall, Inoziomi in Adavi…

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has officially confirmed that the recent United States airstrikes targeting ISIS-linked terrorist elements in the North-West were carried out with the full approval and consent of the Nigerian government. This disclosure ends days of speculation and public debate following reports that American fighter jets struck terrorist hideouts in parts of Sokoto State…

A sombre mood overtook parts of Lagos State on Christmas Day after a diesel-laden tanker exploded in the early hours of Thursday, killing two people and sparking emergency responses along one of the city’s busiest highways. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that the fatal incident occurred at the Oto-Ijanikin axis of the…

Lagos — In a development capturing headlines across the metropolis, long queues formed at MRS petrol stations across Lagos this week after the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) was sharply reduced, prompting motorists to rush for the cheaper fuel amid heightened travel demand during the Christmas and New Year period. Scenes of cars lined…

As festive lights and Christmas spirits fill homes across Nigeria, top military leadership has delivered a powerful message of unity, security and hope to the nation. In his annual Christmas goodwill address, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, extended heartfelt festive greetings while restating the Nigerian Armed Forces’ unwavering commitment to defending…

Nigeria’s aviation sector received a fresh boost as the Universal School of Aviation reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, safety, and excellence during the graduation of over 650 students, urging them to become worthy ambassadors of global best practices in the highly sensitive industry. A Landmark Convocation for Future Aviation Professionals The Universal School of Aviation…

A significant transformation in Nigeria’s tax system is set to reshape how individuals and businesses are identified for tax purposes — starting January 2026, your National Identification Number (NIN) and Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration number will automatically function as your Tax Identification Number (Tax ID). This move is part of a sweeping overhaul under…

Amid swirling rumours on social media and widespread public anxiety about the impending tax reforms scheduled to begin in January 2026, the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has issued a firm and reassuring clarification: Nigerians’ bank accounts will not be frozen or automatically debited next year. He…

In a development stirring both optimism and bewilderment across Borno State, President Bola Tinubu unveiled a fleet of 3,000 electric bikes and other electric vehicles during a state visit — even as the state government continues to enforce a ban on motorcycle use, including electric models. The contradiction has left residents asking key questions about…