32 h. ago Zero VAT On Food, Healthcare, Education In New Tax Bills – Taiwo Oyedele

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Dr. Taiwo Oyedele, has reiterated that the newly proposed tax reform bills are structured to deliver tangible economic relief to Nigerian workers. In a statement issued on Friday, Oyedele emphasised that the reforms aim to increase the disposable income of citizens and reduce […] The post Zero VAT On Food, Healthcare, Education In New Tax Bills – Taiwo Oyedele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago VAT increase outweighed by massive incentives in proposed tax reforms – CITN President

Samuel Agbeluyi, president and chairman of Council of the (CITN) said that the incentive of increasing Value Added Tax (VAT) read more VAT increase outweighed by massive incentives in proposed tax reforms – CITN President

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3 d. ago 1 in 3 workers could be exempted in Nigeria’s Tax Reforms,Tax Czar Says

Forthcoming tax reforms in Africa’s top oil producer could exclude as much as a third of the country’s working population read more 1 in 3 workers could be exempted in Nigeria’s Tax Reforms,Tax Czar Says

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6 d. ago Tax Reform Bill To Exempt Real Estate Sector, Construction Firms From VAT

The federal government has declared that the Tax Reform Bill, once enacted, will exempt real estate transactions from Value Added Tax (VAT), a move aimed at reducing the cost of building materials and housing. This reform is expected to ease the financial burden on low-income earners and stimulate growth in the construction and real estate […]

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6 d. ago Nigeria, Morocco Creates Joint Venture Firm To Manage $25bn Gas Pipeline

Nigeria and Morocco have agreed to unveil a joint venture to manage a long-planned $25 billion pipeline which will ship gas to Europe, a Moroccan minister has said. Morocco’s minister of energy transition and sustainable development, Leila Benali, told Morocco’s parliament that a floating gas storage terminal would also be installed at Nador on the […]

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8 d. ago How tax reforms bill will make housing affordable – Presidency

The Presidency says the Tax Reforms Bill, when passed, will make housing more affordable and available to Nigerians by reducing read more How tax reforms bill will make housing affordable – Presidency

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1 week ago Tinubu calls for immediate global climate action, unveils Nigeria’s energy transition plan

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At a high-level virtual dialogue yesterday, President Bola Tinubu urged world leaders to act decisively on the escalating global climate crisis, emphasising that the time for climate action is not tomorrow but now. In a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President called for unity, courage […] The post Tinubu calls for immediate global climate action, unveils Nigeria’s energy transition plan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago IMF to FG: Don’t sideline poor Nigerians in energy subsidy reforms

• As Tinubu unveils energy transition plan   By Uche Usim and Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the federal government to ensure that energy subsidy reforms are inclusive and do not disproportionately burden poor and vulnerable Nigerians. The caution comes as President Bola Tinubu officially unveiled Nigeria’s energy transition plan […] The post IMF to FG: Don’t sideline poor Nigerians in energy subsidy reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu calls for immediate global climate action, unveils Nigeria’s bold energy transition plan

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has urged global leaders to act swiftly on the climate crisis during a virtual dialogue co-hosted by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. In a statement by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said, “The time for climate action is not tomorrow; it […] The post Tinubu calls for immediate global climate action, unveils Nigeria’s bold energy transition plan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Climate change crisis: UN Secretary General to meet Tinubu, other global leaders

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, will on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in a virtual closed-door meeting, interact with Heads of State and Government to discuss the strengthening of global efforts to tackle the climate crisis and accelerate a just energy transition.  Speaking during a virtual press conference with selected […] The post Climate change crisis: UN Secretary General to meet Tinubu, other global leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria to introduce new tax credit scheme to replace pioneer status incentive

As part of Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform efforts, the federal government is proposing a new investment-driven incentive framework aimed at read more Nigeria to introduce new tax credit scheme to replace pioneer status incentive

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1 week ago Tax reforms, energy transition top at second Order Paper Conference

Terseer Ugbor, Deputy Chairman, Federal House of Representatives Committee on Environment and Dieter Ahmed Bassi, Director of Policy, Planning, and read more Tax reforms, energy transition top at second Order Paper Conference

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1 week ago Stakeholders to discuss Nigeria’s clean energy future at CADEF’s workshop

By Chinenye Anuforo The transition to clean energy is paramount for Nigeria’s sustainable development, offering a pathway to energy security, environmental preservation, and economic growth. Recognizing this critical need, the Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF), a non-profit committed to consumer rights and empowerment, is set to host a significant Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Stakeholders’ […] The post Stakeholders to discuss Nigeria’s clean energy future at CADEF’s workshop appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago UN, Sterling One Push Private Sector To Accelerate SDG Delivery

The UN, Sterling One Foundation, and the United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria (UNGCNN) urged the private sector to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through six critical ‘transition pathways.’ These pathways target areas like food systems, energy access, digital connectivity, education, jobs, and climate resilience to drive significant development outcomes. With under […]

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2 w. ago FG consoles CBEX victims, calls for collective fight against ponzi schemes

The Federal Government on Wednesday sympathised with victims of the digital investment platform CBEX, stressing that Nigerians must work together to put an end to the rise of Ponzi schemes in the country. The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, made the appeal in his keynote address at the Read More

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2 w. ago How tax reforms debates became blessing in disguise – Oyedele

Urges spokespersons to embrace knowledge, calm, and national interest at NIPR Summit From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed how the debates that trailed the four sweeping tax reform bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration in October 2024, turned out to be […] The post How tax reforms debates became blessing in disguise – Oyedele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago CSOs Launch Energy Transition As Gas Flaring, Others Threaten Communities

A civil society organisation (CSO) committed to poverty and environmental risk reduction has expressed concerns over widespread gas flaring, methane emissions, environmental degradation and carbon pollution in the Niger Delta. Towards this end, the Network Advancement Program for Poverty and Disaster Risk Reduction (NAPPDRR) has rallied global agencies including Global Greengrants Fund (GGF) and Oilwatch […]

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3 w. ago Leadership newspapers chair urges collective strive for excellence to create better world

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Chairman of Leadership Group, Zainab Nda-Isaiah, at the 20th anniversary of the paper and the 17th annual conference and award ceremony, urged Nigerians to strive for excellence and make the world a better place.    She emphasised at the conference with the theme: “Challenges and Opportunities in Nigeria’s Foscal Federalism”, […] The post Leadership newspapers chair urges collective strive for excellence to create better world appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tax Reform Bills: Extricating Nigeria From Economic Cesspit – Atoyebi

  The Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media to the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Aderonke Atoyebi has stated that the federal government’s tax reform bills are extricating Nigeria from economic inefficiencies and paving the way for economic growth. Atoyebi noted that when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, […]

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