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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has embarked on the formal renegotiation of its Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with the Kingdom of the Netherlands, amidst sweeping tax reforms. This dialogue signifies the inaugural engagement following the enactment of Nigeria’s historic Tax Reform Bills, signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on June 26, […]
A commercial bus and a Toyota Camry were involved in a serious accident on the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos, leaving several passengers injured. The incident occurred before Adekunle Junction, inward Lagos Island, and the commercial bus reportedly somersaulted multiple times after the collision. The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) promptly responded to […]
The Niger State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has successfully rescued 35 kidnapped victims held captive by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. The victims, including women and children, were reportedly being relocated to Yauri in Kebbi State when they were intercepted by police tactical teams. The police arrested the driver […]
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has agreed to personal terms with Galatasaray, with a contract expected to run until June 2028. However, the transfer is stuck in limbo as Galatasaray’s bid of €50 million plus €5 million in add-ons falls short of Napoli’s expected fee. According to reports, Napoli is holding out for a higher […]
A recent statement by presidential aspirant Peter Obi regarding Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has generated significant debate. Obi’s response to a question about Kanu was criticized for seeming evasive and trivializing a serious issue. Martin Okorowu, a Twitter user, expressed disappointment with Obi’s answer, “What did […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a flood alert for July 2025, warning that several states across the country are at risk of experiencing flash floods. According to the agency, Sokoto State has a high risk of flash flooding, while other states, including Kaduna, Zamfara, Yobe, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Jigawa, Adamawa, Taraba, Niger, Nasarawa, […]
By Accountability and policy monitoring When history remembers this era, it will record that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria executed one of the most progressive and people-centred tax overhauls in its democratic journey not merely to boost revenue, but to bring justice to those long crushed under the weight of an inequitable system. […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured the public that enrolling for the Bank Verification Number (BVN) remains completely free for all Nigerians residing within the country. This clarification comes amid rising concerns over claims of new charges linked to the BVN registration process. In a statement released in Abuja, the Bank’s […]
FULL LIST: Past Olubadans – Years On Throne Forty-Three Olubadans have ruled the ancient city of Ibadan since Yoruba took over the territory in 1820. 1. (One year): Lagelu – 1820 2. (Six years): Baale Maye Okunade – 1820-1826 3. (Four years): Baale Oluyendun Labosinde – 1826-1830 4. (Five years): Baale Lakanle – […]
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the wider media community in Jigawa State are mourning the loss of one of their own, Comrade Fahad Muhammad Malamadori, a former Chairman of the NUJ Jigawa State Council, who passed away at the age of 55. His death was confirmed by the incumbent NUJ Chairman, Comrade […]
