By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has launched a new electronic invoicing solution to transform how businesses pay taxes in Nigeria, a move that will make tax compliance faster, easier, and more transparent. The Executive-Chairman, FIRS, Dr Zacch Adedeji, disclosed this in a statement by Dare Adekanmbi,Continue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended President Bola Tinubu for his consistent interest in the welfare of retirees and pensioners across the country. Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, NECA’s Director-General, gave the commendation on Sunday in Abuja. He said this reflects a deep recognition of the valueContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says it has received ₦1.6 trillion for various interventions across tertiary institutions in the country. Chairman of TETFund’s Governing Board and former Katsina State Governor, Alh. Aminu Masari, disclosed this on Sunday in an interview with newsmen in Katsina. He saidContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Mr Ivan Kholostenko, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Nigeria, has lauded the Federal Government’s support since the Russian-Ukrainian war began on Feb. 24, 2022. He urged continued international attention on the crisis. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the envoy spoke on Sunday in Abuja atContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has clarified that Ms. Rita Uguamaye, a corps member with State Code number LA/24B/8325, had her service year extended not because of her critical comments about the government. The NYSC explained that the extension resulted from her absence during the AprilContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye A strong contingent of Nigerian para-powerlifters will depart the country on Monday to compete at the highly anticipated Para-Powerlifting World Cup in Santiago, Chile. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament is slated for Aug. 11 to Aug. 18. Nigeria will be represented byContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has launched initiatives focused on both education and sports empowerment for outstanding students of Delta North origin to study at the Sports University of Nigeria (SUN) Idumuje-Ugboko. Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, said the initiative tagged “Sports meet Education” is aimed atContinue Reading
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr António Guterres, has stressed the need for global support for youth-led solutions as a strategy to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Guterres said that such support would also promote youth development and empowerment for peace and economic growth. GuterresContinue Reading
By Adepote Arowojobe Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, says the well-being of Nigerians remains a priority of the Federal Government. Tinubu gave the assurance after receiving a chieftaincy title of Iya Oba of Ikorodu in Lagos State on Saturday. The honour was given to her by the Traditional RulerContinue Reading
Three South-South states — Edo, Bayelsa and Delta — say they are taking bold steps to implement Nigeria’s decentralised electricity policy and entrench local government autonomy, signalling a shift in how subnational governments manage critical infrastructure and grassroots governance. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) survey shows that the threeContinue Reading
