By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) on Monday engaged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on its new digital tax platform to simplify tax compliance. The Executive Chairman of FCT-IRS, Mr Michael Ango, said that the platform was developed to improve tax administration and make complianceContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Stakeholders have urged Nigeria to leverage its energy and mineral resources to drive economic diversification, industrialisation and inclusive development through a just energy transition. They made the call on Monday in Abuja at the National Dialogue on Nigeria’s Energy Transition themed ‘Exploring Energy and Economic Diversification Pathways’.Continue Reading
By Nana Musa Mr Edwin Harris, the Director-General (D-G) of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), has called for stronger regional cooperation against financial crimes. He made the call on Monday in Dakar during GIABA’s annual briefing for ambassadors, technical and financial partners’ publicContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), has urged petroleum marketers to ensure that the pump prices of petroleum products reflect the recent decline in global crude oil prices. Lokpobiri made the call at a stakeholders’ meeting on cost-reflective pricing of petroleum products organisedContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame NAN)The Transmission Company of Nigeria, (TCN) has constituted a committee to review the new tax law on Pay As You Earn ( PAYE) impact assessment on staff salary. The committee is expected to examine the implications of the law and advise on measures that could protect staffContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Saturday held its mid-year route walk for members of staff to enhance efficiency in emergency management operations. The exercise took place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja and was led by NEMA’s Director of Special Duties, MrsContinue Reading
Cooperatives seek development commission to strengthen sector Commission By Ginika Okoye Abuja, July 4, 2026 (NAN) Cooperative societies have called for the establishment of a Cooperative Development Commission to strengthen regulation and address challenges affecting the sector. The stakeholders made the call on Saturday in Abuja during activities marking theContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Zeberced Group, a limited liability company, says it plans to provide vocational training to 2,000 young Nigerians and create 40,000 direct jobs across West Africa. The company also announced plans to establish a FIFA-approved football academy for children and youth to nurture talents for national andContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, July 2, 2026 (NAN) Abia State Chapter of the Labour Party (LP) says no fewer than six students will benefit N2.8 millions prizes from its maiden essay writing competition. State Secretary of Labour Party, Mr Chuks Akamadu, disclosed this in his speech made available to the NewsContinue Reading
By Halima Muhammad Abuja, July 2, 2026 (NAN) The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting exporters and strengthening non-oil exports through closer collaboration with stakeholders. The Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the NEPC, Mrs Nonye Ayeni, disclosed this in a statement by Mr Sadiq Aliu,Continue Reading
