ACCI seeks suspension of sugar-sweetened beverage tax bill
2026-06-09
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NEPZA seeks Obong of Calabar’s support to expand free trade zone operations
2026-06-09
By Lucy Ogalue The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), has sought the support of the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Otu V to strengthen and expand operations at the Calabar Free Trade Zone (CFTZ). The Managing Director of NEPZA, Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, made the appeal during a courtesy visitContinue Reading
Tax ombud seeks end to multiple taxation
2026-06-09
By Nana Musa The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) of Nigeria says efforts are underway to address multiple taxation through collaboration with relevant revenue authorities. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of OTO, Dr John Nwabueze, said this during a breakfast meeting with financial correspondents in Abuja on Tuesday. HeContinue Reading
Regulatory reforms reshape trusteeship, expand fiduciary duties nationwide
2026-06-09
By Rukayat Moisemhe Corporate trustees and financial market stakeholders say recent regulatory reforms are reshaping Nigeria’s trusteeship landscape, expanding fiduciary responsibilities and imposing stricter compliance obligations across the financial system. The stakeholders stated this in an interview at the end of the Association of Corporate Trustees (ACT) 2026 Annual ConferenceContinue Reading
Commission strengthens partnership to tackle fiscal law violations
2026-06-09
By Vivian Emoni The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) says it is strengthening collaboration with regulatory and anti-corruption agencies to address violation of fiscal laws for accountability. Mr Charles Abana, Acting Chairman of the commission, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja.Continue Reading
Tinubu, Oyedele highlight Lagos’ economic leadership role
2026-06-09
By Olusegun Aribike Lagos, June 8, 2026 (NAN) President Bola Tinubu on Monday highlighted Lagos’ role in Nigeria’s economy, saying the state remained a major driver of investment, innovation and economic growth. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, stated this on Monday while delivering the keynote addressContinue Reading
SON issues MANCAP certificates for 23 products in Kwara
2026-06-08
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has presented the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certificates for 23 products across nine companies. Speaking on the sidelines of the presentation of the certificates on Monday in Ilorin, the Director-General of SON, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, stated that 15 products wereContinue Reading
FCCPC shuts PWAN MAX premises over land complaints
2026-06-08
By Oluwaseun Nubi Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed the Lagos office of PWAN MAX Property and Business Solutions Ltd. over alleged non-compliance with a regulatory directive linked to consumer complaints on unallocated plots of land. Mrs Olubunmi Otti, South-West Zonal Coordinator, FCCPC, during the enforcement exerciseContinue Reading
Public scrutiny key to fiscal governance -FRC
2026-06-08
By Vivian Emoni The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), says public scrutiny remains crucial to strengthening fiscal governance. The Acting Chairman of the FRC, Mr Charles Abana, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. Abana noted that transparent oversight promoted accountability, curbsContinue Reading
FCCPC clarifies position on airtime market regulation, suspends DEON enforcement
2026-06-08
By Ginika The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), says its position on matters relating to digital and non-traditional lending is limited to its regulatory responsibilities. This, according to the Commission, is under the Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations 2025 (DEON Regulations). A statement signed byContinue Reading