Tax Reform Bill Will Disadvantage Northern Region, Zulum Urges Tinubu to Withdraw
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to withdraw the proposed Tax Reform Bill, warning that it could disproportionately harm the northern region and…
Tax Reform Bills Pass Second Reading: States to Receive 55% of VAT Revenue
By Fatima Saka The Senate on Thursday advanced four key legislative proposals under the Tax Reform Bills, seeking to redistribute value-added tax (VAT) revenue, allocating 55% to state governments and…
Just In: CBN Raises Interest Rate to 27.50%
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 27.50% from the previous 27.25%. CBN Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, announced the decision during the Monetary…
2025-2027 MTEF, FSP: Akpabio Calls on Nigerians to Support Government Financial Interventions for Collective Progress
By Fatima Saka The Senate President, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has urged Nigerians to rally behind the government’s financial programs, emphasizing the importance of investing in the nation’s collective future.…
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- ECONOMY , ENVIRONMENT
- November 24, 2024
FG Launches Initiative to Promote Low-Sulphur Fuels, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Nigeria
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the use of low-sulphur fuels and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Nigeria. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal assured Nigerians…
ISB2023: Stakeholders Support for Advancing Capital Market – SEC Director-General to Senate Committee on Capital Market
By Fatima Saka The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has stated that the Investments and Securities Bill 2023 has received strong support from stakeholders…
International Vendors’ Day: Union celebrates street, market vendors
The Federation of Informal Workers of Nigeria (FIWON) has said it is in the forefront to ensuring the rights of street and market vendors to welfare and social protection. Its…
- CLIMATE CHANGE , ECONOMY , ENVIRONMENT , NEWS , SUSTAINABILITY
- November 13, 2024
9th Nigeria Mining Week: Minister of Solid Minerals Development Pledges to Address Environmental Hazards
By Fatima Saka Ahead of the 9th Edition of the Nigeria Mining Week, the Honorable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has committed to tackling environmental challenges associated…
NMCO Celebrates Awards for Innovation, Digitalization, Urges Increases in Funding
By Fatima Saka The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO) has been recognized for its achievements, earning a reputation as a leading government agency in innovation and digitalization in Nigeria. The…
Polaris Bank Enhances Media Practitioners with Capacity Building Workshop
In line with its continuous commitment to empower the Nigerian media and facilitate its crucial watchdog function in society, Polaris Bank is hosting an inclusive workshop for journalists across the…