The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has strongly denied allegations by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) that it owes ground rent for 25 years. In a statement released today, the FIRS described the claims as “falsehood” and “untrue”, stating that all ground rent dues have been paid up to 2023. According to […]
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has strongly condemned the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) over the closure of one of its offices in Abuja, calling the action “malicious” and “unprofessional.” In a statement released via X (formerly Twitter), Arabirin Aderonke Atoyebi, Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media to the FIRS Executive Chairman, accused […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has withdrawn the controversial Compulsory Voting Bill following widespread criticism and mounting public pressure. The bill, which proposed to make voting mandatory for all eligible Nigerian citizens, had triggered intense debate across the country regarding its implications for civil liberties and democratic principles. Many […]
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has strongly denied allegations by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) that it owes ground rent for 25 years. In a statement released today, the FIRS described the claims as “falsehood” and “untrue”, stating that all ground rent dues have been paid up to 2023. According to the FIRS, […]
A damning report released by SBM Intelligence has revealed the devastating economic and security consequences of the sit-at-home protests enforced by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) across Southeast Nigeria since August 2021. The protests, which were initially intended to demand the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, have resulted in a staggering N7.6 trillion […]
By The Accountability and policy Monitoring. For a fleeting moment, tenants across Lagos dared to hope. A viral report claimed that the Lagos State Government had updated its Tenancy Law to protect renters from the predatory practices of landlords and estate agents. It sounded like salvation: no more than three months’ rent in advance, […]
King Charles III has arrived in Canada for a historic two-day visit, aimed at reaffirming the nation’s ties to the British Crown amid rising political tensions and renewed debate over Canadian sovereignty. His visit comes as former U.S. President Donald Trump stirs controversy with provocative remarks about potentially annexing Canada as the 51st state comments […]
In a grand ceremony held over the weekend, Nairametrics, a leading financial news and analysis platform, presented its prestigious Capital Market Choice Awards to outstanding individuals and organizations in the Nigerian capital market. The event, which was attended by key stakeholders and industry leaders, saw Mr. Femi Otedola, Chairman of FirstHoldCo Group, emerge as the […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a bold and transformative initiative to deploy 7,000 new telecommunications towers across the country, with over 80 percent earmarked for Northern Nigeria. The move is aimed at bridging the deep-rooted digital divide and enhancing connectivity in regions with long-standing infrastructure gaps. The project, approved by the Federal Executive […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a scathing rebuke of Russian President Vladimir Putin following one of the deadliest nights of missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities since the start of the war. In a strongly worded statement, Trump described Putin’s actions as “absolutely CRAZY,” marking a significant shift in tone from his previously […]
