5 h. ago Tax laws: Nigeria, Netherlands begin renegotiation of double taxation agreement

Tribune Online Tax laws: Nigeria, Netherlands begin renegotiation of double taxation agreement The aim is to bring the agreement in line with the new reforms and remove outdated terms, especially those relating to Tax laws: Nigeria, Netherlands begin renegotiation of double taxation agreement Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Fiscal reforms, vital step to investment in infrastructure — Tinubu

Tribune Online Fiscal reforms, vital step to investment in infrastructure — Tinubu "Indeed, in 2022 alone, Nigeria spent over ₦4 trillion on..." Fiscal reforms, vital step to investment in infrastructure — Tinubu Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Africa contributes least to emissions yet suffers most, Tinubu tells BRICS summit, calls for global reforms

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, President Bola Tinubu delivered a powerful message highlighting Africa’s disproportionate burden in the global climate crisis despite its minimal contribution to emissions. “Africa has contributed the least to global emissions but suffers the most,” he declared, calling for urgent reforms in global […] The post Africa contributes least to emissions yet suffers most, Tinubu tells BRICS summit, calls for global reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Nigeria’s balancing act: Can reforms fuel a diversified future?

Felix O. Arome is a distinguished Nigerian architect, diplomat, and entrepreneur. He serves as Ambassador to the African Union Agenda read more Nigeria’s balancing act: Can reforms fuel a diversified future?

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41 h. ago Doubt thickens over National Assembly’s ability to deliver credible Electoral Act

…As Nigerians fear beneficiaries of flawed system may not genuinely push reform With less than two years until the 2027 read more Doubt thickens over National Assembly’s ability to deliver credible Electoral Act

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55 h. ago Ubani criticises NBA’s silence on lawyers’ welfare, calls for urgent reforms

By Lukman Olabiyi Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Dr Monday Ubani has strongly criticised the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for what he described as its continued silence on the deteriorating welfare and professional conditions of lawyers across the country. In a statement titled “Reinventing the Nigerian Bar Association: Urgent imperatives for reformative and caring leadership,” […] The post Ubani criticises NBA’s silence on lawyers’ welfare, calls for urgent reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago CISLAC urges debt cancellation, global financial reform, stronger legislative oversight at Sevilla confab

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has issued an urgent call for the cancellation of illegitimate debts, sweeping reforms of global financial institutions, and increased legislative engagement in Nigeria’s development financing.    CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani, made the call at the Financing for Development Conference, in Sevilla […] The post CISLAC urges debt cancellation, global financial reform, stronger legislative oversight at Sevilla confab appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Platnova expands global payment access with Apple Pay in Nigeria

Platnova has become the first Nigerian platform to support Apple Pay, marking a key development in the country’s digital finance read more Platnova expands global payment access with Apple Pay in Nigeria

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4 d. ago 2025 Budget implementation focuses on safeguarding reform gains, ensuring economic stability —Edun

Tribune Online 2025 Budget implementation focuses on safeguarding reform gains, ensuring economic stability —Edun The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has expressed appreciation for the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) recognition of the Federal Government’s ongoing reform efforts and the tangible progress achieved over the past two years. Edun said these reforms have contributed to notable improvements in Nigeria’s fiscal and external positions, […] 2025 Budget implementation focuses on safeguarding reform gains, ensuring economic stability —Edun Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Nigeria earns IMF’s praise for bold economic reforms, signs of recovery

Tribune Online Nigeria earns IMF’s praise for bold economic reforms, signs of recovery NIGERIA’S sweeping economic reforms are earning international recognition, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) commending the country’s efforts to restore financial discipline and credibility. In its latest Article IV Consultation report, the IMF praised Nigeria’s policymakers for implementing tough structural reforms that are stabilising the economy and building resilience after years of volatility. A major […] Nigeria earns IMF’s praise for bold economic reforms, signs of recovery Tribune Online

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5 d. ago CCM Nigeria, stakeholders call for local support amid global funds gap

By Doris Obinna  The Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) Nigeria for the Global Fund and the National Assembly have called for urgent domestic funding to cover the gap created by an 11 per cent reduction in the Global Fund‘s allocation to Nigeria, from $970 million to $860 million This call was made on Tuesday in Lagos at the commencement of the three-day CCM Nigeria 70th Annual Retreat […] The post CCM Nigeria, stakeholders call for local support amid global funds gap appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago HURIWA seeks death sentence for kidnapping, decries rising wave of kidnappings, organ harvesting

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the death penalty for terrorism offences, expressing alarm over the rising wave of kidnappings and organ harvesting in Nigeria. The group is advocating sweeping reforms in national security and the enactment of enforceable legal frameworks to address the crisis. In […] The post HURIWA seeks death sentence for kidnapping, decries rising wave of kidnappings, organ harvesting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Reforms, innovation driving force for Nigeria’s energy sector transformation — FG

Tribune Online Reforms, innovation driving force for Nigeria’s energy sector transformation — FG Lokpobiri stressed the need to sustain the positive trajectory to meet both domestic and international energy obligations. Reforms, innovation driving force for Nigeria’s energy sector transformation — FG Tribune Online

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5 d. ago 2027 Opposition Coalitions Useless Without Electoral Reform – Dele Farotimi

Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has warned that any coalition of opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections will be pointless unless Nigerians demand sweeping electoral reforms. Speaking on Wednesday with news men, Farotimi criticised Nigeria’s electoral system, calling it fundamentally compromised and unable to reflect the will of the people. “Every coalition […] The post 2027 Opposition Coalitions Useless Without Electoral Reform – Dele Farotimi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago More time, but not yet justice: Nigeria’s maternity leave reform still falls short

In recent weeks, Nigeria’s maternity leave regime has resurfaced in public discourse, praised by many as a bold step toward read more More time, but not yet justice: Nigeria’s maternity leave reform still falls short

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5 d. ago How CBN’s regulatory reforms have transformed Nigeria’s instant payment system

Tribune Online How CBN’s regulatory reforms have transformed Nigeria’s instant payment system By Ayobami Oyalowo IN the past decade, Nigeria has emerged as a continental leader in digital payments, boasting one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing instant payment systems in the world. At the core of this transformation is the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) forward-looking regulatory strategy, especially its Payments System Vision 2025 (PSV2025) which […] How CBN’s regulatory reforms have transformed Nigeria’s instant payment system Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s Democratic Journey: The Need For Electoral Reform Through Electronic Voting

Nigeria’s democratic journey is at a critical juncture. The integrity of the electoral process, particularly the fair and efficient transmission of votes from polling units to collation centres, remains a significant concern in rebuilding and sustaining public trust. Elections and voting are fundamental to democratic governance, enabling citizens to exercise their right to choose leaders […]

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6 d. ago Nigeria’s VAT overhaul tilts power to states, eases households’ burden

In a country where fiscal power has long rested in Abuja, Nigeria’s newly signed value added tax (VAT) reforms could read more Nigeria’s VAT overhaul tilts power to states, eases households’ burden

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6 d. ago Akpabio calls for inclusive education reform, backs establishment of new varsities

•Motorists decry pump price hike, say it’s frustrating From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has declared support for the establishment of several new specialised universities across Nigeria, stating that the move is vital to bridging educational gaps, promoting innovation, and ensuring regional equity in access to tertiary education. He made this known yesterday […] The post Akpabio calls for inclusive education reform, backs establishment of new varsities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Expert tasks FG on land administration reforms to unlock dead capital

Tribune Online Expert tasks FG on land administration reforms to unlock dead capital For the umpteenth time, Nigerian government has been urged to reform the nation’s land administration system. According to the  Senior Partner at  OAL, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, reforms of the nation’s land administration  system would  help to unlock dead capital. Dead capital, as Wikipedia put it, “is an economic term related […] Expert tasks FG on land administration reforms to unlock dead capital Tribune Online

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