By Kadiri Abdulrahman Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) says its replacement with the defunct Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) will overhaul the architecture of the country’s revenue administration. The Executive Chairman of NRS, Dr Zacch Adedeji, said this in a television interview monitored from Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Grace Alegba, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As Nigeria started the implementation the 2026 tax reforms, millions of low-income workers, small business owners, and everyday Nigerians are watching closely. The Nigerian Tax Act and the Nigerian Tax Administration Act, two of the four laws collectively known as theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The pension industry is undergoing one of its most significant reform phases since the introduction of the Contributory Pension Scheme. It is driven by tougher regulation, expanded coverage efforts and renewed confidence among retirees. Central to the reforms is Pension Revolution 2.0, which the National PensionContinue Reading
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have successfully rescued a retired senior army officer, Col. Joseph Ajanaku, who was kidnapped by gunmen in Bassa Local Government Area of PlateauContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday, donated the sum of N100 million to the Lagos State Council of the Nigerian Legion, to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Also donated were four sets of two-bedroom apartments, two utility vehicles, four cows, 500 bags ofContinue Reading
By Uchenna Ugwu The One Meal a Day for the Children Initiative (OMDCI), has pledged its commitment to improving food intake of needy children and women, to foster better living. Founder of the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Mrs Ijeoma Nwokpoku, made this known during an outreach on Monday at Amudo inContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian stock market opened the week upbeat, gaining N1.869 trillion as market capitalisation soared to N101.806 trillion, boosting investor portfolios. The positive trend was driven by sustained investor interest in heavyweight stocks such as Cadbury, Abbey Mortgage Bank, Fidson, Champion Breweries, FTN Cocoa Processors and 68Continue Reading
By Peter Uwumarogie The Gombe State Government has banned all scrap dealers’ activities across the state as part of measures to improve security. Mr Zubairu Umar, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, disclosed this at a news conference on Monday, following the State Expanded Security Council meeting chaired by Gov.Continue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Naira on Monday opened the week with further appreciation against the U.S. dollar at the official market trading at N1,429.30. According to data released on the official website of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Naira gained N1.54. This represents a 0.1 per cent gain whenContinue Reading
By Peter Uwumarogie Some farmers in Hinna Community, Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, have raised concerns over increasing hippopotamus attacks on their farmlands and livelihoods. Mr Zakari Ladan, Head of Farmers in Hinna Community, raised the alarm in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
