By Okeoghene Akubuike The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has described the signing of the concession agreement for Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu as a major boost for the South-Eastern economy. Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, Director-General, ICRC, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, described the agreement as a milestone in FederalContinue Reading
Taxpayers By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Jan. 24, 2026 (NAN) The Office of the Tax Ombud has assured Nigerian taxpayers of improved protection and fair treatment as it implements guidelines designed to safeguard taxpayer rights, strengthen trust, and enhance voluntary tax compliance. A statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by ChukwudiContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Abuja School of Social and Political Thought (TAS), an NGO, has advised the Federal Government to view taxation not merely as a revenue generation tool, but as a “social contract” essential for inclusive economic growth and public accountability. The Director of TAS, Dr Samuel Amadi, madeContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company, Mr Bismarck Rewane, has projected a cautious but opportunity-laden economic outlook for Nigeria in 2026. Rewane said the year would be characterised by moderate global growth, a weaker naira, rising public debt and expanding investment opportunities across key sectors of theContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called for stronger collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement among dispute resolution neutrals to enhance efficient service delivery. Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, Chairman, Nigerian Chambers of Commerce Dispute Resolution Centre, (ACCI/NCC-DRC), made the call at a Town Hall Meeting forContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Amid global uncertainties, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), says Nigeria can meet 2026 growth projections through coordinated reforms, stronger institutions, and deeper private-sector-driven economic expansion nationwide growth. The President, LCCI, Mr Leye Kupoluyi, said this on Thursday in Lagos at the chamber’s 2026 firstContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi EnterpriseNGR, a financial and professional services advocacy group, says Nigeria’s economy is stabilising as recent reforms restore confidence and unlock investment, according to its 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook. The Chief Executive Officer of EnterpriseNGR, Mrs Obi Ibekwe, while speaking at the presentation of the report in Lagos onContinue Reading
By Nana Musa Abuja, Jan. 22, 2026 (NAN) The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite says the Sustainable Integrated Productive Communities (SIPC) project between the Federal Government and Niger State Government would deliver housing for Nigerians. Uzoka-Anite, who said this while receiving Certificate of Occupancy (C of O)Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, Jan. 22, 2026 (NAN) The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, has called on auditors at the local government level to strengthen accountability and transparency as a foundation for sustainable national development. Ogunjimi made the call on Thursday in Abuja at theContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) says poor regulation of shipping lines could undermine the credibility of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reforms. SEREC`s Head of Research, Dr Eugene Nweke told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja that customs efficiency was linkedContinue Reading
