4 h. ago Zacch Adedeji: Nigeria tax collector’s ambitious 2025 revenue target

Tribune Online Zacch Adedeji: Nigeria tax collector’s ambitious 2025 revenue target WHEN the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zaccheus Adedeji, and his team set N19.4 trillion as revenue target for the year 2024, many people would have seen him as a tall dreamer. More so that the N19.4 trillion target was a significant increase of 56.9 percent from the 2023 revenue. […] Zacch Adedeji: Nigeria tax collector’s ambitious 2025 revenue target Tribune Online

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4 h. ago 50% electricity subsidy: FG delays implementation as hospitals operate in darkness

In August 2024, the Federal Government approved a 50 per cent subsidy for electricity consumed in public hospitals. Six months after, PUNCH Healthwise investigation shows that delay in implementing the policy is denying patients access to quality healthcare as hospitals struggle to pay crushing energy bills, SODIQ OJUROUNGBE reports When the former Minister of State Read More

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8 h. ago Morayo Brown Calls For Babangida’s Prosecution Over June 12 Crisis, Highlighting Family Trauma, Loss

Media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown has called for the prosecution of former Nigerian Head of State Ibrahim Babangida. Her demand follows his controversial book launch, which reignited discussions about his role in the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election and the subsequent turmoil. Babangida’s book launch sparked widespread online debates after he admitted to his […] The post Morayo Brown Calls For Babangida’s Prosecution Over June 12 Crisis, Highlighting Family Trauma, Loss appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

12 h. ago I Didn’t Mean To Offend Lookman, Says Atalanta Coach Gasperini

Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has clarified that he didn’t intend to offend his player Ademola Lookman. Gasperini infuriated Lookman after criticising the Nigerian international for taking a penalty in Tuesday night’s home loss to Club Brugge. The Italian declared that the striker was “one of the worst penalty kick takers” he had ever seen. […]

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13 h. ago Tax reform bills won’t harm Free Trade Zones, NEPZA assures stakeholders

NEPZA has reassured operators and enterprises within the country’s Free Trade Zones (FTZs) that the proposed 2024 Tax Reform Bills. read more Tax reform bills won’t harm Free Trade Zones, NEPZA assures stakeholders

Economics

14 h. ago Atiku deserves credit for economic policymaking under Obasanjo — El

Tribune Online Atiku deserves credit for economic policymaking under Obasanjo — El-Rufai According to him, people only remember negative things and tend to forget the positive ones, which is why the former Vice President is not getting the credit he deserves. Atiku deserves credit for economic policymaking under Obasanjo — El-Rufai Tribune Online

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14 h. ago NSCDC, Tantita deepen partnership to end oil theft in Niger Delta

Tribune Online NSCDC, Tantita deepen partnership to end oil theft in Niger Delta . Tinubu, reason Tantita is succeeding – Ex INC president The deepened collaboration between the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Tantita Security Services Limited (TSSL) is greatly assisting in ending all forms of economic sabotage in the Niger Delta, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Commandant-General of […] NSCDC, Tantita deepen partnership to end oil theft in Niger Delta Tribune Online

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18 h. ago EFCC hands over $132,000 and N78 million to foreign victims of Nigerian fraudsters

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over $132,362.43 and N78,566,324.81 to victims of fraud from the United read more EFCC hands over $132,000 and N78 million to foreign victims of Nigerian fraudsters

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19 h. ago EFCC Restitutes Over $130,000, N70m, Properties To Foreign Fraud Victims

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken a step in restoring justice to foreign fraud victims. As a gesture of its commitment to tackling economic and financial crimes and offering restitution to victims of fraudulent practices, the EFCC, handed over a total sum of $132,362.43 and N78,566,324.81 to American, Spanish and Swiss victims of […] The post EFCC Restitutes Over $130,000, N70m, Properties To Foreign Fraud Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Feminism Doesn’t Justify Disrespect In Marriage – Funke Akindele

Funke Akindele, a Nigerian filmmaker, has expressed her support for feminism but made it clear that she does not approve women being disrespectful to their husbands. A feminist is someone who advocates for the equality of women in terms of political, economic, and social rights. In a video posted on Instagram on Friday, addressing skit […] The post Feminism Doesn’t Justify Disrespect In Marriage – Funke Akindele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Regional Devt Ministry executes N460m agric project in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Abia

Tribune Online Regional Devt Ministry executes N460m agric project in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Abia “Our commitment to women’s economic empowerment is evident in our clean stove initiative, which has benefited 600 women in Akwa Ibom, Imo, and Bayelsa States Regional Devt Ministry executes N460m agric project in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Abia Tribune Online

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19 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Lawyer Over Alleged N1.3bn Forex Fraud In Akwa Ibom

The Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a legal practitioner, Barr. Alexander Uchenna Ozougwu before Justice Sergius Onah of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo for allegedly defrauding his victims to the tune of N1.3 billion through a bogus foreign exchange investment scheme. Head […]

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20 h. ago Diversification: FG Seeks China’s Cooperation To Strengthen Economy

The federal government is seeking the assistance of the People’s Republic of China in the diversification of its economy, especially relating to industrialisation. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu disclosed this in her office in Abuja, when the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, paid her a courtesy visit, a statement issued […]

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20 h. ago Abuja Unveils Maiden Digital Platform To Boost Interior, Furniture Sector

Abuja Interior and Furniture Expo has launched its first-ever virtual Interior and Furniture Expo, a groundbreaking event aimed at showcasing the latest trends and innovations in the industry while promoting the country’s digital economy. Declaring the event open in Abuja on Friday, Project Coordinator Faisal Jafar Rafindadi described the maiden edition as a significant milestone […]

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20 h. ago Blockchain: Expert highlights potential to transform Africa’s economy, governance

Blockchain expert, Danny Oyekan, has said that technology is increasingly recognised as a transformative force in Africa, potentially revolutionising financial systems, trade, and governance. Oyekan in a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Saturday also stated that Blockchain could bridge economic gaps, drive financial inclusion, and enhance transparency across the continent with the right Read More

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20 h. ago 2024 Tax bill could trigger capital flight, undermine free zone revenues, NACCIMA warns

calls for protection of FTZs amid proposed tax reforms The Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture read more 2024 Tax bill could trigger capital flight, undermine free zone revenues, NACCIMA warns

Events

20 h. ago Trump signs memo to tighten restrictions on Chinese investments

US President, Donald Trump, has signed a memorandum imposing stricter restrictions on Chinese investments in critical sectors, including technology, infrastructure, healthcare, and energy. AFP reported that the decision, announced on Friday, is designed to protect US national security interests amidst growing trade tensions and strategic competition between the two largest economies in the world. It Read More

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21 h. ago Enhanced Oil Production Key To Nigeria’s Economic Diversification – Elumelu

Founder of Heirs Energies, Tony Elumelu, has said Nigeria must ramp up oil production to generate revenue for economic diversification. “We want to take it to over 2 million. We know that we need oil money to diversify Nigeria away from oil. And we need to have the money to help develop our country at […]

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21 h. ago Analysts Seek Effective Implementation Of Fiscal, Tax Reforms

Agusto & Co, a Pan-African credit rating and research agency, has provided insights on ongoing tax reforms and outlook for the domestic economy. Industry leaders, policymakers, and economic experts converged on Agusto & Co’s 2025 Economic Roundtable to discuss critical issues shaping the African economy, with a particular focus on Nigeria’s economic trajectory. Held in […]

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21 h. ago EU Engages Private Sector To Support Investments In Digital Space

The European Union (EU) has engaged the private sector to ramp up investments aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital economy ecosystem. In line with the Global Gateway Strategy, the EU-Nigeria Digital Economy Package seeks to support Nigeria’s digital transition and the ambition of making the country a regional digital hub. Key initiatives include support for the […]

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