By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has expressed commitment to ensure strong and effective fiscal discipline and regulatory clarity as the nation prepares for full implementation of new fiscal reforms in 2026. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, made the commitment at a high-level virtual stakeholders’ dialogueContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has dismissed allegations circulating in parts of the media and on social platforms accusing its leadership of corruption and monetisation of Certificates of No Objection. This is according to a statement by Zira Nagga, BPP’s Head of Press and Public RelationsContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rate in real terms grew by 3.98 per cent in the third quarter of 2025 on a year-on-year basis. The NBS stated this in the Nigerian Gross Domestic Product Report Q3 2025 released in AbujaContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Foundation Ltd./Gte has emerged Africa’s Most Responsible Organisation at the 2025 SERAS Sustainability Awards held in Lagos on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Foundation secured the prestigious continental prize at the 19th edition of Africa’s leadingContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Diplomats and travel experts have urged African nations to strengthen bilateral agreements and simplify visa rules to support seamless movement across the continent. They made the call at the maiden Heirs Insurance Travel Festival held in Lagos on Saturday. Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Manuel Innocencio, speaking onContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigeria has formally shifted from a T+3 to a T+2 settlement cycle, marking a significant advance in the ongoing modernisation of its capital market. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that T+2 settlement means securities and funds from trades will now be settled two business days afterContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC). The committee, chaired by Mr Joseph Tegbe, would drive the implementation of the administration’s landmark tax reforms in line with national economic aspirations. Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced thisContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says responsible credit and strong regulatory frameworks are key to sustainable business growth and economic advancement in Nigeria. Sanwo-Olu represented by the Permanent Secretary, Debt Management Office, Mrs Alake Sanusi, said this on Thursday during the 2025 National Credit ManagersContinue Reading
By Gregg Mmaduakolam Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) says it will rescue failing public, private, corporate and state-owned enterprises in Imo State and the South-East region. The President of BRIPAN, Mr Chimezie Ihekweazu, made the promise on Thursday at the association’s South-East Insolvency Summit held inContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Experts have stressed the need for significant investment in human capacity across the tax ecosystem to enable the new tax laws to deliver its meaningful impact in the coming year. They gave the advice at the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Professional Services Group Advocacy Tax SymposiumContinue Reading
