VAT controversy: We are awaiting Supreme Court verdict – NGF

VAT controversy: We are awaiting Supreme Court verdict – NGF

The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) said on Monday that it was waiting for the verdict of the Supreme Court before taking any decision on the vexed issue of Valued Added Tax (VAT). Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, also the Chairman of the forum, stated this while featuring on a programme on Arise Television, monitored in […]
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VIDEO: Bbnaija Exclusive with Shine Ya Eye housemate, Kayvee

VIDEO: Bbnaija Exclusive with Shine Ya Eye housemate, Kayvee

By Damilola Ogunsakin Big Brother Naija Exclusive with Gbolahan Olajide alias ‘Kayvee’, an evicted BBNaija Season 6 housemate. In this interview with VanguardLive TV, Kayvee reflects on his stint on the show, his regret, career, and many more.

Crude oil price to hit $90 per barrel in 3 months — Experts

Crude oil price to hit $90 per barrel in 3 months — Experts

By Prince Okafor As the prices of crude continue to leap, due mainly to shortages in the United States and recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, experts have predicted further rise to $90 per barrel, from $78 in the global market. An energy analyst with Goldman Sach Group, Damien Courvalin, said: “While we have long held […]

Nigeria’s rig count drops 49.5% to 53

Nigeria’s rig count drops 49.5% to 53

THERE are indications that oil and gas explorations dropped in Nigeria as the rig count fell by 49.5 per cent to 53 in the first eight months (January-August) of 2021, from 105, recorded in the corresponding period of 2020. The rig count, a major index for measuring the level of activities, especially exploration in the upstream oil sector, was obtained from the reports of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC.

Electoral Act: Saraki urges NASS panel to act in national interest

Electoral Act: Saraki urges NASS panel to act in national interest

Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has advised members of the Joint Conference Committee of the National Assembly to move fast in considering the different versions of the Electoral Act (amendment) Bill passed by both chambers and let their decisions be guided only by national interest.

FG’s estimate puts fuel subsidy cost at N1.8trn

FG’s estimate puts fuel subsidy cost at N1.8trn

Analysts at FBNQuest give more insight By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor There are indications that federal government’s revenue may be facing increasing pressures as oil revenue continues to falter, dropping about -26% Year-on-Year, YoY, to N393billion in August 2021, 22% below the pro-rata benchmark set in the 2021 budget. Petroleum profit tax and royalties, and […]

2023 elections: 70 CSOs insist on electronic transmission of results

2023 elections: 70 CSOs insist on electronic transmission of results

The Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room yesterday urged the National Assembly to, as a matter of national interest, allow the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to determine the mode of conduct of elections, including transmission of results.

UN speech: Practice what you preach, Afenifere tells Buhari

UN speech: Practice what you preach, Afenifere tells Buhari

THE pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, yesterday, advised President Muhammadu Buhari to put into practice what he said about justice, fairness and equity on the floor of the United Nations, when he addressed the world body, last Friday.