4 h. ago Senate Approves Revenue Reform Bills, Rejects 7.5% To 10% VAT Hike Over Economic Concerns

The Nigerian Senate has approved two out of four tax reform bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The bills passed are the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, both aimed at restructuring the country’s tax collection and management systems. This move followed a thorough review of the report […] The post Senate Approves Revenue Reform Bills, Rejects 7.5% To 10% VAT Hike Over Economic Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Economics

4 h. ago Kidnapping, herder menace: Rivers Solad vows immediate intervention in Etche, others

Ibok Ekwe Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has vowed to launch intervention actions in some local council areas read more Kidnapping, herder menace: Rivers Solad vows immediate intervention in Etche, others

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5 h. ago Senate passes two tax reform bills, removes contentious clauses, retains 7.5% VAT

The Senate has passed two of the four Tax Reform Bills transmitted by President Bola Tinubu in October 2024, aimed read more Senate passes two tax reform bills, removes contentious clauses, retains 7.5% VAT

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5 h. ago PFL launches PFL Africa with inaugural event set for Cape Town

The Professional Fighters League (PFL), a mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion, has announced the launch of its third regional league, read more PFL launches PFL Africa with inaugural event set for Cape Town

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6 h. ago Google’s AI Max aims to help businesses reach more relevant customers

Google has announced the global beta rollout of AI Max for Search Campaigns, an upgrade to its Search Ads platform read more Google’s AI Max aims to help businesses reach more relevant customers

Economics

6 h. ago Senate passes two tax reform bills, updates VAT sharing formula

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate on Wednesday passed two of four proposed Tax Reform Bills: the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, 2025, repealing the Federal Inland Revenue Service Act, and the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, aimed at improving revenue assessment, collection, and accountability. The bills, which followed a two-hour closed-door session and the adoption […] The post Senate passes two tax reform bills, updates VAT sharing formula appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Economics

6 h. ago Benue Remains Stable Despite Sabotage Attempts — Governor Alia Assures

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has raised concerns over an alleged plot aimed at destabilizing the state and orchestrating his removal from office. Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, during a press briefing in Makurdi on Wednesday, the governor accused unnamed individuals of engineering a campaign of misinformation, sponsored protests, and legal […] The post Benue Remains Stable Despite Sabotage Attempts — Governor Alia Assures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

8 h. ago FG establishes task force to expedite cash transfers to 15 million households

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government launched an inter-agency task force to accelerate conditional cash transfers to 15 million vulnerable Nigerian households, a flagship initiative under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The task force, announced during the inaugural meeting of the Technical Committee of the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI) […] The post FG establishes task force to expedite cash transfers to 15 million households appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Economics

9 h. ago Newly approved national marine, blue economy policy will create sustainable prosperity for Nigeria – Oyetola

From Steve Agbota The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved Nigeria’s first National Marine and Blue Economy Policy (2025–2034), a transformative step to harness the country’s 853-kilometre coastline and extensive inland waterways for economic diversification, job creation, and environmental sustainability. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola described the policy as a “visionary framework” […] The post Newly approved national marine, blue economy policy will create sustainable prosperity for Nigeria – Oyetola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Kogi Lawmaker Seeks Repeal Of 2007 Rent Law, Proposes New Tenancy Bill

The member representing Ankpa 1 state constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Akus Lawal, has proposed a Bill to repeal the existing Rent Control and Recovery of Residential Premises Law, 2007. The proposed legislation, titled Kogi State Tenancy Bill, 2025, was presented before the House on Wednesday, May 7. It aims to […]

Society

10 h. ago Nigeria, UN launch $159 million emergency response to avert food crisis in North

By Billy Graham Abel Yola The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations have jointly unveiled a $159 million emergency response plan aimed at averting a looming food security and nutrition crisis in the conflict-ravaged states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) in north-east Nigeria. The 2025 Lean Season Response Plan, launched in Abuja […] The post Nigeria, UN launch $159 million emergency response to avert food crisis in North-East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

11 h. ago Nigeria First Policy: Lead By Example, Replace Your Exotic Convoy With Innoson Vehicles — Atiku Tells Tinubu

Former vice-president Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to lead by example over the ‘Nigeria First’ policy, introduced by his government. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that on Monday, Federal Executive Council gave green light to the policy, aimed at giving preference to locally produced goods and services in all government purchases. Reacting to the development […] The post Nigeria First Policy: Lead By Example, Replace Your Exotic Convoy With Innoson Vehicles — Atiku Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Akwa Ibom: Randy lover stabs girlfriend to death, sustains injuries 

From Isaac Job, Uyo An unidentified boyfriend who was living with his girlfriend known as Ruth Ngozi Sunday has stabbed her to death during a bloody fight.  A  statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state DSP Timfon John and made available to Journalists in Uyo on Wednesday said the duo lived […] The post Akwa Ibom: Randy lover stabs girlfriend to death, sustains injuries  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

15 h. ago Zamfara: Buratai’s Foundations mark Emir’s 5th anniversary with free medical services

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Tukur & Tukur Foundation, alongside with TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation have marked the 5th anniversary of the throne of the Emir of Kaura Namoda, Major (Dr) Sanusi Muhammad Ahmad Asha (Rtd) with free medical services to over 500 beneficiaries in Zamfara State. The Grand Patron of both Foundations, Lieutenant […] The post Zamfara: Buratai’s Foundations mark Emir’s 5th anniversary with free medical services appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

15 h. ago Gov Soludo Launches Free Digital Skills Scheme To Empower 1m In Anambra

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has launched the 1 Million Anambra Digital Tribe (1MADT) initiative through the Solution Innovation District (SID) to democratise access to digital education. The initiative targets provision of free, high-quality digital skills training to over one million Anambra residents and indigenes. At the heart of the initiative is the SID […]

Politics

17 h. ago MAN lauds FG’s “Nigeria First” policy directive, seeks collaboration on implementation

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has commended the Federal Government on the “Nigeria First” policy directive aimed at prioritising patronage read more MAN lauds FG’s “Nigeria First” policy directive, seeks collaboration on implementation

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17 h. ago Soludo empowers 1 million Anambra digital tribe with tech skills

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja In a bold stride towards transforming Anambra into Africa’s Silicon Valley and a Smart Mega City, the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo has launched the One Million Anambra Digital Tribe (1MADT) initiative empowering one million people through the Solution Innovation District (SID) The ground-breaking programme aims to democratize access […] The post Soludo empowers 1 million Anambra digital tribe with tech skills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

20 h. ago FG launches committee to overhaul NYSC, targets stronger impact

The Nigerian government has created a new committee to completely update and improve the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Omolara read more FG launches committee to overhaul NYSC, targets stronger impact

Politics

23 h. ago Experts: Youth entrepreneurship vital to Nigeria’s economic growth

•Urge greater MSME funding, support From  Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Economic experts have called on the government, private sector and citizens to prioritise youth entrepreneurship as a national development strategy, stressing that the future of Nigeria’s economy depends on the success of its young innovators and job creators. The stakeholders made the call at the launch […] The post Experts: Youth entrepreneurship vital to Nigeria’s economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

23 h. ago Cascador, Sterling Bank launches $2m funding for African entrepreneurs

Cascador, an annual program focused on developing Nigerian entrepreneurs who are scaling mission-driven companies, has inked a partnership deal with Sterling Bank to launch a funding model for Africa’s most promising ventures. Backed by a $2 million fund, the partnership introduces flexible financing for Cascador alumni; pairing low-interest debt with business mentorship, tailored repayment terms, […] The post Cascador, Sterling Bank launches $2m funding for African entrepreneurs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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