33,183 PVCs ready for collection in Jigawa-INEC
The Jigawa office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 33,183 Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) are ready for distribution to newly registered voters in […]
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Prof. Soludo sworn in as Anambra governor, suspends revenue collection
By Chimezie Anaso Prof Chukwuma Soludo and Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim have been sworn in as governor and deputy governor Anambra, Southeast Nigeria. Soludo was sworn […]
JAMB takes over collection of registration fee from Computer-Based Test centres to end extortion
JAMB says it has taken over the collection of the N700 registration fee for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), from 2022. It said in […]
Apapa Customs Command generates N86bn revenue in October
The Apapa Area Command of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) said it collected a total of ₦86.02bn as revenue for the month of October, despite […]
Anambra: 81,778 newly printed PVCs available for collection – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said that 81,778 newly printed Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were ready for collection in Anambra State. The […]
FG commences review of Factories Act 2004
The Federal Government says it has commenced the process of reviewing the obsolete subsidiary regulations of the Factories Act, 2004. Dr Yerima Tarfa, Permanent Secretary, […]
N’Assembly will insist that Nigerian Professionals be involved in projects – Senate President
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has said that the National Assembly will want more participation of Nigerian professionals in the design and execution of […]
Uzodimma advocates establishment of special fund, review of revenue sharing formula
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has called for the establishment of special fund to compensate the South-East, as a result of the devastation of the […]
Online registration: INEC urges applicants to verify names at LGA area offices in C’River
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Cross River Office, has urged Registrants in the Online Voter Registration Exercise in the State to check their names […]
FAAC shares N696.965 bn August 2021 revenue to FG, States and LGCs
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N696.965 billion August 2021 Federation Account Revenue to the Federal, States and Local Governments […]
Senate approves 2022-2024 MTEF/FSP, oil price benchmark at $57 pb
The Senate has approved the 2022-2024 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), just as it pegged oil price benchmark at 57 dollars […]
WATAF: How we are deploying digital technology to improve revenue generation—FIRS
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has stated that it has used its home-grown digital tax administration solution, TaxPro-Max to improve revenue generation, of which […]
Formation: The Making of Nigeria from Jihad to Amalgamation, By Jibrin Ibrahim
The book I have been waiting for has arrived. It is called: “Formation: The Making of Nigeria From Jihad to Amalgamation”, written by Fola Fagbule […]
EFCC’s “Eagle Eye’’ app as instrument for anti-graft war
By Philomina Attah The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently inaugurated a data-collection mobile application (app) to enhance its intelligence gathering efforts at fighting […]
NUT election: Candidate cries “foul“ over disqualification
Mr Felix Aiyenigba, Chairmanship candidate for Ijumu Branch of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kogi Wing, has petitioned the national and state executives over […]
NBS, UNICEF others to begin national survey on immunisation, others
Mr Yemi Kale, the Statistician-General of the Federation, has appealed for the cooperation of citizens as data collection for the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS6) […]
ICAN seeks amicable resolution of VAT collection dispute
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), has implored Rivers and Federal Governments to amicably resolve the issue of VAT collection, to protect taxpayers […]
UK programme has given voice to marginalised groups in Kaduna LGAs – NGO
The UK funded Evidence for Collaborative and Inclusive Development (ECID) programme, has given voice to marginalised groups in decision-making process in Makarfi and Kauru Local […]
We’re repositioning NPA for efficiency, safety – MD
The Acting Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko, has pledged management’s determination to reposition the nation’s seaports for greater efficiency, safety […]
Continue to pay your VAT to us, FIRS urges taxpayers
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has urged taxpayers to continue to pay their Value Added Tax (VAT) to it to avoid paying penalties for […]
FG begins airborne geophysical survey in 19 states in September – Official
The Federal Government is to begin Airborne Geophysical Survey (AGS) AGS in 19 States of the Federation. The General Manager, Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office, Mr […]
Cholera: FG distributes hygiene kits, water guards to some FCT Communities
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources has commenced distribution of hygiene kits and water guards to communities affected by cholera in some parts of the […]
No plan to increase taxes – Obaseki
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says his administration has no plans to increase taxes but needs more citizens’ participation in tax payment. The governor made […]
Finance Minister updates Reps on 2021 budget implementation
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, has appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Finance to give an overview of 2021 fiscal outcome.She […]
NGO charges journalists on data usage
An NGO, Media Awareness and Justice Initiative (MAJI), on Wednesday, charged journalists on the use of data in reporting, especially on environmental issues. Mr Ikechukwu […]