3 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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3 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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3 h. ago Indian billionaire, Prateek Suri presents autobiography to Boris Johnson

Indian entrepreneur and founder of Maser Group and Maser Investments, Prateek Suri, recently presented his autobiography titled, Gateway to Africa, to a former British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. A statement sent to Society Plus, noted that the “extraordinary moment underscored Suri’s rising global influence”. It added that “the symbolic exchange between the two influential figures Read More

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4 h. ago Stakeholders fault N’Assembly’s move on 60 new FMCs, say existing hospitals struggling

Following the 10th National Assembly’s proposal to establish over 60 new national hospitals and federal medical centres across the country, stakeholders in the health sector have asked the government to focus on funding and refurbishing existing hospitals. In exclusive interviews with PUNCH Healthwise, the leading health professionals stated that while having more tertiary hospitals was Read More

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5 h. ago Explain your role or face termination, Musk tells federal employees

Billionaire and head of the US Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk, announced in a post on X Saturday all Federal employees will receive an email asking them to explain the work they’ve done over the past week, and employees who fail to respond will be forced to resign. Musk, in his quest to slash Read More

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7 h. ago Gombe Rep, Ali Isa, set to flag off rural electrification project

Tribune Online Gombe Rep, Ali Isa, set to flag off rural electrification project The Member representing Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency of Gombe State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ali Isa JC, is set to flag off an electricity project linking Degre and Talasse in the area. The residents of Talasse, which is the headquarters of Balanga Local Government Area, will have cause to smile as they have been […] Gombe Rep, Ali Isa, set to flag off rural electrification project Tribune Online

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7 h. ago No LG Election In Osun But Lockdown – APM Chairman Insists, Demands Apology From Gov Adeleke For Wasting Billions Of Naira

Chairman of Allied Peoples Movement, Adewale Adebayo has berated Osun State Independent Electoral Commission over controversial local government poll in the state. Mr. Adebayo, while addressing newsmen on Saturday, insisted that there was no election anywhere in the state except in Ede, the hometown of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The APM’s chieftain revealed that some members […] The post No LG Election In Osun But Lockdown – APM Chairman Insists, Demands Apology From Gov Adeleke For Wasting Billions Of Naira appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 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

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13 h. ago South South is the strongest zone of the PDP in Nigeria – Wike

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike says the South South Zone is the strongest zone of the People’s Democratic Party in Nigeria. The Minister disclosed this in Calabar while presenting a goodwill at the South South Zonal Congress of the party. The Minister said there has never been […] The post South South is the strongest zone of the PDP in Nigeria – Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Insecurity: Gov Mutfwang Signs Executive Order To Suspend Illegal Mining In Plateau

Plateau State governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has signed Executive Order 001 of 2025, suspending all illegal mining activities across the state in a move to protect the environment, address security challenges, and safeguard the well-being of citizens. The governor made this announcement during a stakeholder engagement held at the Twin Theatre, New Government House, Jos, […]

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18 h. ago How Johann Rupert, South Africa’s richest man, built his wealth, owning 268 companies and managing family

Johann Rupert, South Africa’s wealthiest man, is more than just a billionaire that has stakes in about 268 companies. He read more How Johann Rupert, South Africa’s richest man, built his wealth, owning 268 companies and managing family

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18 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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19 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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19 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

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19 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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20 h. ago Safety Of Your Funds In Banks Guaranteed, NDIC Assures Depositors

Managing director and chief executive of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) Bello Hassan has assured that with strict regulations put in place by the corporation, depositors need not worry about the safety of their money in the country’s banks. He gave the assurance at the NDIC’s Special Day at the ongoing 46th edition of […]

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20 h. ago Accusation against Otuaro false and baseless – Niger Delta civil society groups 

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Concerned Niger Delta Civil Society Groups, comprising the Ijaw Youth Consultative Forum, Ex Agitators Third Phase, Ndukwa Youth Association and other key stakeholders, have strongly condemned the false and malicious allegations made against Chief Dennis Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). The spokesman,high chief Ebizimor Preye Raphael […] The post Accusation against Otuaro false and baseless – Niger Delta civil society groups  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 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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20 h. ago Free Zones Taxes: Nigeria Risks Losing $200bn FDIs, 600,000 Jobs, NACCIMA Warns

Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has warned that Nigeria risks losing over $200 billion in foreign direct investments (FDI) from the country if the federal government’s implements the proposed tax reforms targeting tax imposition on Free Trade Zones (FTZs). The chamber also warned that the decision could jeopardise more […]

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23 h. ago 7 Years After Nigeria’s N40bn Floating Dry Dock Rots Away In Lagos

Seven years after it was delivered by a foreign contractor, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is yet to deploy its N40 billion (current exchange rate N600 billion) Modular Floating Dock for industry use, as the facility is currently rotting away at the Naval Jetty in Apapa, Lagos. The floating dock, which can […]

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