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New tax laws to take effect January 2026, says Zacch Adedeji
By Kunle Sanni – The Executive Chairman of the National Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, has announced that Nigeria’s newly signed tax reform laws will officially come into effect on January 1, 2026. Speaking to State House correspondents on Thursday, Adedeji explained that the delayed implementation is intended to provide ample time for planning, public education, and alignment with the…
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Tinubu calls for national action against drug abuse, applauds NDLEA efforts
President Bola Tinubu has called for a nationwide movement to combat substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking, stressing that the fight cannot be left solely to the government. Speaking through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, at the grand finale of the 2025 World Drug Day in Abuja on Thursday, the President appealed to all…
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Tinubu rejects NDLEA amendment bill, cites conflict with financial regulations
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has formally declined assent to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Amendment Bill, 2025, citing concerns over its conflict with existing financial regulations. The President’s decision was conveyed in a letter read by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, during plenary on Thursday. In the letter, Tinubu explained that…
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BREAKING: President Tinubu signs four landmark tax reform bills into law
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday signed into law four major tax reform bills aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s fiscal framework, boosting revenue generation, and improving the overall business environment. The signing ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in the administration’s economic reform agenda. The newly signed laws are the Nigeria…
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VP Shettima departs Nigeria for Ethiopia on official visit
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on an official visit at the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali. During the visit, Vice President Shettima will participate in the official launch of Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Programme, a flagship environmental initiative. The programme,…
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FG moves to support Jigawa’s sugar industry
The federal government has announced plans to collaborate with the Jigawa State Government to enhance sugar production in the country. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, disclosed this on Thursday when he received Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, on a courtesy visit in Abuja. Utsev asserted that the partnership aligns with President Bola Ahmed…
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‘Adebayo stood for democracy, integrity’ — Tinubu mourns ex-Kwara governor
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Chief Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, describing the former Governor of Kwara State as a “true statesman” and a towering figure in Nigeria’s political history. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu expressed deep sorrow over the elder statesman’s death at…
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Tinubu to sign four tax bills into law Thursday
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday sign into law four major tax reform bills aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s fiscal framework, enhancing revenue generation, and improving the country’s business environment. The bills—Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill—were recently passed by the National Assembly after…
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Nigerian, Brazilian Second Ladies tour Nike Art Gallery in Abuja
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria’s Second Lady, Hajiya Nana Shettima, and Brazil’s Second Lady, Maria Lucia Alckmin, on Wednesday embarked on a cultural tour of the Nike Art Gallery and the 5 Cowries Initiative in Abuja, underscoring the importance of art and creativity in promoting national identity and youth empowerment. The visit was part of the activities for the ongoing…
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Nigeria undergoing quiet but bold transformation – VP Shettima
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria is experiencing a “quiet but bold transformation” under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with significant reforms taking root across multiple sectors. Speaking at the Nigeria–Brazil Business Forum in Abuja on Wednesday, the Vice President emphasized the administration’s drive to rebuild institutions, refocus policies, and expand market opportunities as…
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