1 hour ago Over 90% Of Informal Sector Operators Can’t Afford Taxes – Oyedele

  Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that more than 90 percent of operators in Nigeria’s informal sector do not have the financial capacity to pay taxes. Oyedele explained that the majority of players in the informal economy are only struggling to survive and cannot contribute meaningfully […] The post Over 90% Of Informal Sector Operators Can’t Afford Taxes – Oyedele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Governor Aliyu Approves N293m Relief, Food Aid For Banditry Victims In Sokoto

The Sokoto State Government has distributed cash and food items worth N293 million to victims of bandit attacks and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Isa and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas. Governor Ahmed Aliyu announced the intervention on Friday, through a statement by his Director General of Media, Abubakar Bawa. This was during a condolence […] The post Governor Aliyu Approves N293m Relief, Food Aid For Banditry Victims In Sokoto appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago 16 Soldiers Arrested, Face Trial For Alleged Breach Of Service Regulations

No fewer than 16 military personnel have been arrested over allegations bordering on indiscipline and breach of service regulations. Acting Director, Defence Information Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, in a statement, said the arrest of the 16 offenders was a routine military exercise to maintain order and discipline. According to Gusau, investigations revealed that the arrested personnels’ […]

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5 h. ago Perspectives on CBN’s plan to take full control of fixed income market

By Rasak Adeboye The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that from November 3rd, settlement of fixed income securities read more Perspectives on CBN’s plan to take full control of fixed income market

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6 h. ago Kalu to Otti: Credit Tinubu for ensuring funding of projects in Abia, South

Tribune Online Kalu to Otti: Credit Tinubu for ensuring funding of projects in Abia, South-East Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has urged Abia State government and the South-East region to give credit to President Bola Tinubu for ensuring that funds were Kalu to Otti: Credit Tinubu for ensuring funding of projects in Abia, South-East Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Nigeria’s transport crisis deepens despite massive investment

.As experts warn sector is on brink of collapse Sixty-five years after independence and decades of investment in infrastructure, Nigeria’s read more Nigeria’s transport crisis deepens despite massive investment

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11 h. ago How Venture Stack is advancing strategies for fashion entrepreneurs, creatives

Nigeria’s fashion and creative industry is fast becoming the sectors that contribute to the growth of the economy because players read more How Venture Stack is advancing strategies for fashion entrepreneurs, creatives

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15 h. ago New Generation Of Politicians Regards Money In The Treasury As Theirs – Falae

Nigeria is 65; how would you rate our journey so far? I am disappointed that we are still where we are at 65. The truth is that Nigeria is still far below the level we expected it to be. In every sector, we are behind. In terms of development, which includes education, security, and economy, […]

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15 h. ago Reforms lack credibility if leaders don’t sacrifice first — Economist, Kelvin Emmanuel

Tribune Online Reforms lack credibility if leaders don’t sacrifice first — Economist, Kelvin Emmanuel Kelvin Emmanuel, economist and co-founder/CEO at Dairy Hills, in this interview by AKIN ADEWAKUN, assesses the state of the nation’s economy, the recent decision of the CBN to cut the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), the crisis between trade unions in the nation’s oil and gas sector and Dangote Refinery, and why the conflict has remained […] Reforms lack credibility if leaders don’t sacrifice first — Economist, Kelvin Emmanuel Tribune Online

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21 h. ago How CBN’s easing aligns with global monetary trends — Experts

Tribune Online How CBN’s easing aligns with global monetary trends — Experts The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cut its benchmark interest rate, the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), to 27 percent... How CBN’s easing aligns with global monetary trends — Experts Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Marine and Blue Economy set to replace oil as major revenue earner — Oyetola

Tribune Online Marine and Blue Economy set to replace oil as major revenue earner — Oyetola The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday declared that Nigeria’s marine and blue economy sector is being strategically repositioned... Marine and Blue Economy set to replace oil as major revenue earner — Oyetola Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Ogun APC chieftain lauds Tinubu, enters 2027 House of Reps race

By Cosmas Omegoh A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, High Chief Olanrewaju Bashorun has lauded Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-injecting life into the Nigerian economy.   Seriki Bashorun, a.k.a Larry Bash, while hosting an Independence Day Roundtable tagged, “Breaking Barriers and Unlocking Opportunities for Ado-Odo Ota Federal Constituency,” held […] The post Ogun APC chieftain lauds Tinubu, enters 2027 House of Reps race appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago PalmPay rewards first round of hustle grant beneficiaries with cash prize

PalmPay, Nigeria’s neobank, has unveiled the first set of winners in its Hustle Grant campaign. The campaign is a bold read more PalmPay rewards first round of hustle grant beneficiaries with cash prize

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23 h. ago Nigeria’s industrialization fails to gather steam after 65 years

After 65 years of independence, Nigeria’s over-dependence on imports has stalled its transformation from an agrarian economy to an industrial read more Nigeria’s industrialization fails to gather steam after 65 years

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24 h. ago Economic reforms have restored investor confidence, stabilised Naira — CBN

Tribune Online Economic reforms have restored investor confidence, stabilised Naira — CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that its sweeping monetary and foreign exchange reforms over the past Economic reforms have restored investor confidence, stabilised Naira — CBN Tribune Online

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34 h. ago NDIC Warns Against Ponzi Schemes, Urges Vigilance In Financial Transactions

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has cautioned Nigerians to be wary of Ponzi schemes and fraudulent investment platforms, stressing that only funds kept with licensed banks under the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulation are insured. The managing director/chief executive of the NDIC, Thompson Oludare Sunday, gave the warning on Thursday during the corporation’s […]

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34 h. ago Judges call for speedy courts, ADR, international models for insolvency reform

Legal and insolvency experts have urged Nigeria and other African countries to strengthen their insolvency frameworks by integrating alternative dispute read more Judges call for speedy courts, ADR, international models for insolvency reform

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34 h. ago CBN’s 27% Rate Cut Not Enough To Ease Credit Pressure, MSMEs Stakeholders Say

Members of the Organised Private Sector (OPS) have applauded the 27 per cent rate cut, but insisted that it is insufficient to ease credit pressures on businesses. Speaking about the development, the director-general of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, said manufacturers needed single-digit interest rates around five per cent for borrowing to […]

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35 h. ago CBN to take control of fixed income trading and settlement platform by December

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it will assume direct oversight of the country’s fixed income trading and settlement read more CBN to take control of fixed income trading and settlement platform by December

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36 h. ago ‘Development Bank’s Inclusive MSME Financing Model Bridges Credit Gaps’

The Development Bank of Nigeria Plc (DBN) has established an inclusive financing model that effectively bridges credit gaps and empowers women and youth within the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, according to financial consultant Adegboyega Bashir. Bashir emphasised that DBN’s unique approach has played a vital role in supporting MSME growth across the […]

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