34 h. ago DisCos billed customers N255bn, collected N210bn in October – NERC

Nigeria’s DisCos face major revenue collection challenges, billing N255bn but collecting only N210bn in October, reveals the latest NERC report. Read More: https://punchng.com/discos-billed-customers-n255bn-collected-n210bn-in-october-nerc/

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5 d. ago Seme Customs Revenue Rises By 117%, Generate N15.6bn In 2025

The Seme Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that it generated N15.6 billion in revenue from imports between January and December 2025. In a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Tunde Ayagbalo, the amount represents a 117 per cent increase over the N7.2 billion recorded in 2024. According to him, the […]

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6 d. ago Nigeria Can Earn $10bn Yearly From Cashew Industry — Producers

Nigeria’s cashew industry could generate up to $10 billion in annual revenue and create millions of jobs if production and processing are properly structured, the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has said. The projection was outlined yesterday in Abuja by NCAN President Ojo Joseph Ajanaku, during a briefing to journalists ahead of the association’s […]

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6 d. ago Labour Demands Review Of New Tax Laws At Sunmonu’s Book Launch

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has appealed to the federal government to urgently review the recently enacted tax laws, warning that the measures place disproportionate burdens on workers and the poor. The demand was made yesterday in Abuja by NLC president, Mr Joe Ajaero, during the launch of the memoir of the congress’s founding president, Hassan […]

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7 d. ago Nigeria’s Electricity companies’ incomes jump by 22% despite blackout

Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies saw their collective revenue jump to N570.25 billion ($370 million) in the third quarter, a 22 read more Nigeria’s Electricity companies’ incomes jump by 22% despite blackout

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7 d. ago VIDEO: Tax Laws A Burden, Ignores Hardship Faced By Nigerians — ADC

The Federal Government recently introduced four tax reform laws, which took effect on January 1, 2026. The post VIDEO: Tax Laws A Burden, Ignores Hardship Faced By Nigerians — ADC appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago VIDEO: Tax Laws A Burden, Ignore Hardship Faced By Nigerians — ADC

The Federal Government recently introduced four tax reform laws, which took effect on January 1, 2026. The post VIDEO: Tax Laws A Burden, Ignore Hardship Faced By Nigerians — ADC appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Nigeria’s electricity companies’ incomes jump by 22% despite blackouts

The total revenue collected by Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) increased to N570.25 billion in the third quarter (July-September) of 2025, read more Nigeria’s electricity companies’ incomes jump by 22% despite blackouts

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7 d. ago Nigeria’s entertainment and media revenues projected to reach $4.9bn in 2026 – report

Nigeria’s entertainment and media (E&M) industry is projected to generate revenues of $4.9 billion in 2026, up from $4.5 billion read more Nigeria’s entertainment and media revenues projected to reach $4.9bn in 2026 – report

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7 d. ago Revenue board hails Jigawa on passage of harmonised tax bill

Jigawa State passes a new harmonised tax bill to streamline processes, eliminate multiple taxation, and boost economic growth through a modern revenue syst Read More: https://punchng.com/revenue-board-hails-jigawa-on-passage-of-harmonised-tax-bill/

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1 week ago Troops Ambush Bandits, Neutralise 2, Arrest Logistics Supplier In Kogi

Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Saturday, January 3, 2026, recorded significant operational successes following coordinated fighting patrols and ambush operations conducted across parts of Kabba-Bunu and Yagba West local government areas of the State. Acting on credible intelligence on movement of bandits from Adankolo general area towards Agbadu Bunu […]

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Kogi signs revenue bills into law, aligns with Federal tax reforms

Kogi State enacts new revenue laws aligning with federal tax reforms. The bills aim to boost state revenue, enhance transparency, and grow the economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-signs-revenue-bills-into-law-aligns-with-federal-tax-reforms/

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1 week ago Falana Urges Federal Govt To Address Controversies On New Tax Laws

The federal government has been advised to address the controversies surrounding the legitimacy of the new tax laws before implementing them. Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), who gave the advice in a chat with journalists on Wednesday at his Ilawe Ekiti country home, headquarters of Ekiti Southwest local government area of Ekiti State, […]

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1 week ago Court refuses to stop FG from proceeding with January rollout of new tax laws

A high court in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory has refused to halt the federal government’s planned implementation of new tax read more Court refuses to stop FG from proceeding with January rollout of new tax laws

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1 week ago New tax laws can’t take effect without addressing forgery allegation, Falana tells FG

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana argues that new Nigerian tax laws cannot be implemented until serious forgery allegations are addressed by the federal gove Read More: https://punchng.com/new-tax-laws-cant-take-effect-without-addressing-forgery-allegation-falana-tells-fg/

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2 w. ago National Assembly Defends Reforms, Urges Nigerians To Embrace New Tax Laws

The National Assembly has called on Nigerians to embrace the new tax laws introduced by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. The federal lawmakers also defended the far-reaching reforms undertaken in 2025, describing the outgoing year as a defining period marked by bold legislative actions aimed at economic recovery, institutional strengthening, and improved governance. In a […]

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2 w. ago Reconsider January 1 implementation of tax laws, Osun CSO urges FG

An Osun-based CSO urges the Federal Government to reconsider the January 1 implementation of new tax laws, citing public apprehension and lack of buy-in. Read More: https://punchng.com/reconsider-january-1-implementation-of-tax-laws-osun-cso-urges-fg/

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2 w. ago Legal Challenge Threatens New Tax Regime Ahead Of January 2026 Take

Opposition to Nigeria’s new tax regime intensified yesterday as an Abuja High Court began hearing a suit seeking to halt the implementation of the legislation scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. The suit was filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the African Initiative Against Abuse of Public Trust against the Federal Republic of […] The post Legal Challenge Threatens New Tax Regime Ahead Of January 2026 Take-Off appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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