7 h. ago Customs intercept undeclared $1.1m, SR135,900 at Kano airport

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted $1.154m and 135,900 Saudi Riyals as undeclared foreign currency at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. It announced this on Thursday in a statement issued by the Customs National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada. Maiwada said the seizure was made recently during a routine baggage check on an inbound Read More

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8 h. ago 2025 Rio Carnival: Federal Gov’t Hails Brazil’s Spectacular Showcase Of Yoruba Culture

The Nigerian Government has applauded Brazil for its outstanding and creative presentation of Yoruba culture during the just-concluded 2025 Rio Carnival, which drew 8 million tourists and generated a staggering $1.2 billion in revenue. A statement issued by Caleb Nor, media assistant to the executive secretary of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba […]

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9 h. ago Customs seizes undeclared foreign currencies worth N1,847bn at Kano airport

By Steve Agbota The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has seized $1,154,900 and SR135,900 (Saudi Riyals), in undeclared foreign currency at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, Kano State. Using today’s exchange rate of N1,553/$1 the seizure of $1,154,900 is equivalent of N1,793,000,000, while the Saudi Riyals of 135,900 is worth N54,493,710, using the […] The post Customs seizes undeclared foreign currencies worth N1,847bn at Kano airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Tinubu approves Maiduguri airport upgrade, Abuja aviation varsity take

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport to international status. He also okayed the official takeoff of the African Aviation and Aerospace University in Abuja. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, announced this on Thursday via his verified X handle, @SundayDareSD. Dare said Read More

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11 h. ago Fuel subsidy removal saved Nigeria from bankruptcy, says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, declared that Nigeria faced imminent bankruptcy if his administration had not swiftly ended the fuel subsidy and implemented crucial economic reforms. Receiving a delegation of former National Assembly colleagues from the aborted Third Republic at the State House in Abuja, the President explained that his actions were motivated by the Read More

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15 h. ago Tax reform bills outcome will be acceptable to all Nigerans — Reps committee

Tribune Online Tax reform bills outcome will be acceptable to all Nigerans — Reps committee "We cannot continue to operate with those tax laws that are archaic to meet our demands for survival, business and for the revenue target that we seek to achieve. Tax reform bills outcome will be acceptable to all Nigerans — Reps committee Tribune Online

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17 h. ago President Tinubu Approves Maiduguri Airport Upgrade To International Airport

President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport, Borno State, to international status. This development was announced by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, on Thursday. “President Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport to the status of an International airport. This completes […] The post President Tinubu Approves Maiduguri Airport Upgrade To International Airport appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Southern youth group reject “northern plot” against Akpabio over sexual harassment claims

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Amalgamated Southern Nigeria Youths Forum has dismissed attempts by some northern groups, including the Arewa Youth Assembly For Good Leadership (AYAGL), to remove Senate President Godswill Akpabio over sexual harassment allegations made by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as ‘dead on arrival’. The forum views these efforts as a failed plot orchestrated by […] The post Southern youth group reject “northern plot” against Akpabio over sexual harassment claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Tinubu approves Maiduguri airport upgrade to international status

President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport, Borno State, to international status. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, announced this on Thursday via his verified X handle, @SundayDareSD. Dare said the latest approval concludes the establishment of at least one international airport across the Read More

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19 h. ago LG chair Ogalla advocates tax payment for governments to deliver democracy dividends

From Sunday Ani, Enugu The importance of revenue generation to the delivery of democracy dividends to the people was the crux of a meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, between the Igbo-Eze North Local Government Chairman, Hon. Uche Ogalla, and the leadership of various markets, artisans, government functionaries, and stakeholders of the council area. In […] The post LG chair Ogalla advocates tax payment for governments to deliver democracy dividends appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Customs intercepts over $1.1m, SR135,900 undeclared foreign currency at Kano Int’l Airport

From Steve Agbota, Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a total of $1,154,900 and SR135,900 (Saudi Riyals) in undeclared foreign currency at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The seizure was made recently during a routine baggage check on an inbound passenger, Hauwa Ibrahim Abdullahi, who arrived on Saudi Airlines Flight No. SV401 […] The post Customs intercepts over $1.1m, SR135,900 undeclared foreign currency at Kano Int’l Airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Reps amend knotty revenue sharing formula in Tinubu’s tax reform bills

…retains 7.5% VAT, limits president’s powers The House of Representatives have amended some contentious clauses in President Bola Tinubu’s tax read more Reps amend knotty revenue sharing formula in Tinubu’s tax reform bills

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23 h. ago Reps amend Tinubu’s tax bill, retains 7.5% VAT, removes inheritance tax, others

The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has amended some provisions of Tinubu’s tax Bill to incorporate some concerns of read more Reps amend Tinubu’s tax bill, retains 7.5% VAT, removes inheritance tax, others

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26 h. ago Reps receive reports on revenue leakages via Remita, two others

Tribune Online Reps receive reports on revenue leakages via Remita, two others The reports on the investigation into revenue leakages through the Remita Platform and non-compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and other allied service level agreements have been laid before the House of Representatives. Reps receive reports on revenue leakages via Remita, two others Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda: A Vision To Transform Economy, Governance – Atoyebi

The Technical Assistant to the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, has outlined the President’s Renewed Hope agenda as a vision designed to transform the economy and governance. She emphasized that Nigeria is a land of opportunities, rich in resources and talent. According to her, the election of President Bola […]

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36 h. ago Utilisation of barges critical to Lekki Port’s operations, NSC insists

Tribune Online Utilisation of barges critical to Lekki Port’s operations, NSC insists The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) says that the role of barge operations is critical for cargo evacuation at the Lekki seaport in Lagos. Director, Inland Transport Services, Mr. Mustapha Zubairu, stated this recently during a meeting with barge operators under the aegis of the Barge Operators Association of Nigeria (BOAN) in Lagos. Read Also: Police kill […] Utilisation of barges critical to Lekki Port’s operations, NSC insists Tribune Online

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37 h. ago N’Assembly removes 3% seaport, airport revenue clauses from S’West devt bill

The House of Representatives on Wednesday deleted four primary clauses in the South West Development Commission Establishment Act. The report on the Senate bill which was gazetted for the third reading during Wednesday’s plenary which was subsequently passed. The bill seeks to “Establish the South West Development Commission charged with the responsibility, among other things, Read More

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40 h. ago FIRS commits to enhancing economic revitalization initiatives in Niger

Tribune Online FIRS commits to enhancing economic revitalization initiatives in Niger The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has pledged its support to the Niger State government in revitalizing the local economy through agricultural initiatives. FIRS commits to enhancing economic revitalization initiatives in Niger Tribune Online

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43 h. ago Reps Pass Bill To Establish South West Dev’t Commission, Allocates N140bn As Budget

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the Bill for an Act to establish the South West Development Commission. The commission will be charged with the responsibility to among others, receive and manage funds from allocation of the Federation Account, including donations and gifts for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of infrastructural damages suffered in the […]

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43 h. ago Oyebanji’s wife harps on empowerment of women for economic devt

Tribune Online Oyebanji’s wife harps on empowerment of women for economic devt Wife of the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has reiterated the need for women and girl children to be empowered for the socio-economic development of society. The governor’s wife explained that the role of women cannot be overemphasized, noting that stakeholders and governments at all levels must be ready to support women to […] Oyebanji’s wife harps on empowerment of women for economic devt Tribune Online

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