5 d. ago Nigeria’s N23trn fiscal deficit may pressure gains of new tax regime 

Nigeria’s fiscal strategy for 2026 may put  pressure on the tax system because of a projected N23.85 trillion deficit, as read more Nigeria’s N23trn fiscal deficit may pressure gains of new tax regime 

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1 week ago AFCON 2025: Ekong, Aina rally Super Eagles ahead of Morocco semi

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong and defender Ola Aina have sent emotional messages of support to the Super Eagles read more AFCON 2025: Ekong, Aina rally Super Eagles ahead of Morocco semi-final showdown

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1 week ago VIDEO: Super Falcons rally support for Super Eagles ahead of AFCON semi

Watch the Super Falcons’ morale-boosting video message supporting the Super Eagles ahead of their crucial AFCON semi-final. See their words of encouragemen Read More: https://punchng.com/video-super-falcons-rally-support-for-super-eagles-ahead-afcon-semi-final/

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1 week ago Ohanaeze, Arewa Youths Hail Tinubu, FIRS Boss Over Smooth Takeoff Of New Tax Regime

Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo and Arewa socio-cultural groups have commended President Bola Tinubu and the executive chairman of the National Revenue Service (NRS), Mr. Zacch Adedeji, for the seamless commencement of the new tax regime across the country. In a joint statement signed by Mallam Kabiru Yusuf, the groups described the hitch-free implementation of the tax […]

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1 week ago IPAC Debunks Claim Of ‘Rainbow Coalition’ For 2027 Elections

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has dismissed claims credited to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, that all political parties would align under his leadership in a so-called “rainbow coalition” to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. In a strongly worded press statement issued by its National […]

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1 week ago VIDEO: Super Falcons rally support for Super Eagles ahead AFCON semi

Watch the Super Falcons’ morale-boosting video message as they rally support for the Super Eagles ahead of their crucial AFCON semi-final match. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-super-falcons-rally-support-for-super-eagles-ahead-afcon-semi-final/

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1 week ago 2027: IPAC slams Wike’s ‘rainbow coalition’ claim as misleading

The Inter-Party Advisory Council has faulted claims by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that political parties across the country are rallying under his leadership in a “rainbow coalition” to back President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. IPAC’s National Publicity Secretary, Egbeola Martins, stated this in a statement issued in Abuja on Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ipac-slams-wikes-rainbow-coalition-claim-as-misleading/

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2 w. ago Group Hails Kano Govt Over Enhanced Security Amid Yusuf’s Defection Talk

The Kano People’s Rights Alliance (KPRA) has commended the Kano State Government for what it described as timely and necessary steps to enhance security across the state, particularly around the Government House, following heightened political tension linked to the planned defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. KPRA noted that political activities in Kano State have […]

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2 w. ago Venezuela opposition says policeman accused of ‘treason’ died in custody

Opposition parties report a Venezuelan police officer, a political prisoner accused of treason, has died in state custody, raising human rights concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/venezuela-opposition-says-policeman-accused-of-treason-died-in-custody/

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2 w. ago We don’t want to be Americans, say Greenland’s political parties

Greenland’s political parties unite to reject US President Trump’s suggestions of seizing the territory, firmly stating, “We don’t want to be Americans.” Read More: https://punchng.com/we-dont-want-to-be-americans-say-greenlands-political-parties/

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2 w. ago CUPP Spokesperson Hails Reps Member Ugochinyere For Joining APP

The National Spokesperson for the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Comrade Mark Adebayo, has commended the member representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, for his decision to quit the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and join the Action People’s Party (APP). Recall […]

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2 w. ago Doherty seeks clarification from NRS over “different gazetted versions” of new tax act

Funso Doherty, a former Lagos gubernatorial candidate, has joined in the waves of controversies surrounding Nigeria’s new tax regime, alleging read more Doherty seeks clarification from NRS over “different gazetted versions” of new tax act

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2 w. ago No Tax On Bank Balances, Only ₦50 Stamp Duty On Transfers — CITN

The chairman of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Abuja District, Ben Enamudu, has dismissed claims that Nigerians’ bank balances will be taxed under the new tax regime, clarifying that only certain electronic transfers attract a ₦50 stamp duty and that the reforms were designed to protect low-income earners. Speaking in an interview […]

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2 w. ago “Bank Balances, Receiving Transfers Won’t Be Tax, Only Sender For N50” — CITN Clarifies

The Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Abuja District, Ben Enamudu, has dismissed claims that bank balances are taxed under Nigeria’s new tax regime, saying only certain electronic transfers attract a ₦50 stamp duty and that the reforms are designed to shield low-income earners. Speaking in an interview with ARISE News on […] The post “Bank Balances, Receiving Transfers Won’t Be Tax, Only Sender For N50” — CITN Clarifies appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ogbomoso APC Stakeholders Rally Behind Tinubu, Pledge To Reclaim Oyo In 2027

All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Ogbomoso land have staged a major rally to reaffirm their support for President Bola Tinubu and intensify mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general election, vowing to reclaim Oyo State from opposition parties. The event, held in Ogbomoso on Monday, drew party leaders, elected officials, former officeholders, and grassroots mobilisers, […]

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3 w. ago 48 Lawmakers, CSOs, Lawyers Plan Meetings To Monitor New Tax Regime

A coalition of 48 federal lawmakers, leading civil society organisations (CSOs), tax experts and legal practitioners, has announced plans to converge in Enugu and Kano States in January to monitor, support and strengthen the implementation of Nigeria’s new tax regime. The coalition disclosed this in a press statement issued ahead of the planned engagements, saying […]

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3 w. ago Beyond Borders: A Nigerian’s plea for accountable leadership

I write this as neither a politician nor a partisan actor, but as a concerned Nigerian, a son of Ibadan read more Beyond Borders: A Nigerian’s plea for accountable leadership

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3 w. ago Alleged Persecution: Wike Or Anyone Cannot Influence Our Work, EFCC Tells Bauchi Governor

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has viewed with ‘great displeasure’ the claims by Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, about the Commission being used by political opponents, particularly the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to persecute him and his aides, saying nobody can influence its operations In a statement posted […]

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3 w. ago 10 Political Parties Plan Nationwide Rally In Support Of New Tax Regime January 10

Ten political parties across Nigeria under the aegis of the Forum of National Chairmen of Political Parties (NCPP) have announced plans to hold a massive nationwide rally on January 10, 2026, to mobilise public support for the implementation of the new tax regime introduced by the federal government. The forum, led by Uche Nnadi, said […]

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3 w. ago Ohanaeze Youths Applaud Court Ruling On January 1 Implementation Of New Tax Laws

The Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo Youths Movement has welcomed the ruling of the Abuja High Court granting approval for the implementation of Nigeria’s new tax regime from January 1, describing the judgement as a landmark decision that strengthens the country’s push for sustainable economic transformation. In a statement released on Tuesday by the Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo […]

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