20 h. ago French Embassy Advocates Regular Exercise for Enhanced Cardiovascular Health

French embassy physical health experts have emphasised the importance of maintaining a consistent exercise regimen to promote better cardiovascular health. During the October edition of the ‘Fitness Core’, they outlined how regular physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of heart-related diseases and improve overall well-being. Addressing newsmen, a lead partner from Paragonx, Abayomi Gbenga […]

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24 h. ago Reforms averted N70trn currency printing through Ways and Means —PCFPT Chairman

Tribune Online Reforms averted N70trn currency printing through Ways and Means —PCFPT Chairman The Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms (PCFPT) has revealed that without the ongoing economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Nigeria would have been forced to print as much as N70 trillion through the Ways and Means window — a move that could have devastated the economy. Chairman of the committee, […] Reforms averted N70trn currency printing through Ways and Means —PCFPT Chairman Tribune Online

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61 h. 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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5 d. ago Remote Workers, Influencers To Pay Taxes From 2026 , Govt Clarifies

The chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has stated that Nigerians earning income through remote work, social media activities, or import-based businesses will be required to pay tax on such earnings under Nigeria’s upcoming tax reform law. Oyedele clarified this during a tax education session organised by the […]

Economics

6 d. ago How Remote Workers, Influencers Will Pay Tax Under New Law – Oyedele

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has clarified how income earned by Nigerians through remote work, social media influencing, or business imports, will be subject to taxation under the new fiscal reforms taking effect from January 1, 2026. Oyedele made the disclosure during a tax education session […]

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6 d. ago World Heart Day: Poor Diet, Tobacco Use Fuel Nigeria’s Silent Epidemic

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark World Heart Day 2025, the call to protect the citizens’ hearts has never been louder. With cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) now among the leading causes of death in the country, health advocates said the rising toll is no longer just a medical problem, it is a […]

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1 week ago Govt should partner with Nigerian physicians abroad –Obamogie, foreign

By Lucky Ighomuaye Dr Mercy Obamogie is a woman of many parts. She is a family physician with over three decades of experience. She’s also a lawyer, public health advocate and pastor. Recently, Obamogie, who is based in America, sought to give back to the society that moulded her into what she is today. She […] The post Govt should partner with Nigerian physicians abroad –Obamogie, foreign-based medic appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Proposed 5% petroleum tax threatens food security, may cripple poultry business — Farmers

Tribune Online Proposed 5% petroleum tax threatens food security, may cripple poultry business — Farmers Poultry farmers under the aegis of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has raised concerns over the Federal Government’s proposed 5 per cent tax on petroleum products, warning that the policy is capable of crippling the poultry industry, worsen food inflation, and deepen the nation’s food insecurity. Sunday Ezeobiora, President of the Poultry Association of […] Proposed 5% petroleum tax threatens food security, may cripple poultry business — Farmers Tribune Online

Society

2 w. ago Tinubu is taxing Nigerians out of productivity —SDP’s Adebayo

Tribune Online Tinubu is taxing Nigerians out of productivity —SDP’s Adebayo The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has criticized former Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara’s claim that President Bola Tinubu's tax policy is revolutionary. Tinubu is taxing Nigerians out of productivity —SDP’s Adebayo Tribune Online

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2 w. ago College Enrolls Entire Student Body In Health Competition Against Malaria

The Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology (FCAH&PT), Ibadan, has enrolled its entire student body in the Geneith Health Competition (GHC), an initiative designed to raise malaria awareness and empower young people as health advocates. The competition, organised by CEOAFRICA and sponsored by Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited, focuses on malaria prevention, education, advocacy, and […]

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2 w. ago Tax: FIRS, fiscal policy committee push for stakeholders’ collaboration

We’re no longer where we used to be economically -Oyedele By Merit Ibe Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacc Adedeji, has identified cooperation and collaboration among key stakeholders, including taxpayers and subnational governments, as crucial to the hitch-free implementation of the new tax laws. Adedeji noted that FIRS, which is transitioning to […] The post Tax: FIRS, fiscal policy committee push for stakeholders’ collaboration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Leadway Group sensitises Nigerians on new tax laws, compliance

By Henry Uche   For a better understanding and compliance, Leadway Group in partnership with the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms has engaged individuals and small business operators in a strategic discourse on the recent tax reform laws.  A webinar put together by the group offered valuable insights into these policy changes, […] The post Leadway Group sensitises Nigerians on new tax laws, compliance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Stakeholders, foreign partners push for stronger tobacco tax to reduce consumption, boost revenue

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Key stakeholders from government ministries, academia, civil society organisations and international partners converged at a workshop yesterday in Abuja to review and endorse the Tobacco Excise Tax Simulation (TETSiM) report aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s tobacco taxation policy. The engagement came as Nigeria prepares to revise its tobacco tax regime, which expired […] The post Stakeholders, foreign partners push for stronger tobacco tax to reduce consumption, boost revenue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Anikeade Funke Treasure: Global beacon of transformative change

•Clinches America’s Voice of Dignity Award For her bold leadership in media and unwavering commitment to empowering women, especially through her menstrual health advocacy, frontline journalist, media entrepreneur and author, Anikeade Funke Treasure Akintoye, has now become a global beacon of transformative change. This enviable ranking is coming from far away United States of America […] The post Anikeade Funke Treasure: Global beacon of transformative change appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago CAPPA commends FG Health Tax Policy, renews call for higher sugary drinks excise duty

Tribune Online CAPPA commends FG Health Tax Policy, renews call for higher sugary drinks excise duty The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Federal Government’s decision to develop a draft policy that will earmark revenues from excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for health financing. It described the initiative as a decisive opportunity for the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to leave a legacy […] CAPPA commends FG Health Tax Policy, renews call for higher sugary drinks excise duty Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Why Subsidy Removal Savings Not Enough To Transform Economy – Oyedele

The chairman, Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has declared that the savings accruing from the removal of fuel subsidy were grossly inadequate to fund Nigeria’s huge development requirements. Oyedele made this assertion on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at a one-day capacity building training on the Nigeria […]

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3 w. ago Oyedele debunks claims of secret new tax law by Tinubu administration

Highlights efforts to simplify taxation, build accountability From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, on Wednesday, September 10, dismissed allegations that President Bola Tinubu’s administration introduced a new tax law in secret. Speaking at a One-Day Training on the New Tax Laws for State […] The post Oyedele debunks claims of secret new tax law by Tinubu administration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Health Tax Draft Policy: Rights Group commends FG over target of N729bn annually

From Idu Jude Abuja A civil rights group named the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Federal Government’s decision to develop a draft policy to mop up revenues from excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for health financing. It described the initiative as a decisive opportunity for the […] The post Health Tax Draft Policy: Rights Group commends FG over target of N729bn annually appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

3 w. ago Health Advocates Back New Tax Policy, Demand Stronger Excise On Tobacco, Others

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has applauded the federal government’s move to earmark revenues from excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for health financing, while urging a significant hike in the tax on sugary drinks to curb Nigeria’s rising health burden. At a national health financing dialogue in Abuja, chairman […]

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3 w. ago Fuel Surcharge: TUC Protest Misguided, Policy Not Starting In January — Oyedele

Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has allayed public fears about the 5% fuel surcharge included in the new tax reform laws, stressing that the levy has not been imposed and will not automatically begin in January 2026, as widely being speculated. Oyedele, who spoke on Tuesday morning, […]

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