Tax Reform Bills: Kukah, CITN, NECA, PENGASSAN, suggest way forward
AS controversies reign over the tax reform bills, Founder of the Kukah Centre, Bishop Mathew Kukah; the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, CITN; Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA; and Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, have proffered suggestions on how to make the reforms work.
Spotlight on Talentville Africa’s Loud Choir, a symphony of love, resilience
Talentville Africa was founded by Ann Obaseki to democratize opportunity in an entertainment industry where only a select few seemed to shine.
USAID’s State2State project hailed over improved service delivery
…we’ve put in place mechanisms to sustain impact – Bauchi, Ebonyi By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – FOLLOWING the importance of quality service to citizens, seven states have hailed the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, over its project, State2State Activity project on improved service delivery to their citizens and increased revenue generation. The States […]
NSC stops delivery charges on all export cargoes
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Following a complaint received from a firm, Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC has advised Tin-can Island Container Terminal, TICT Limited to stop delivery charges on all export cargoes. The council urged TICT to ensure that tariff nomenclature (delivery charges) on their export transition invoices be permanently expunged. A mediation meeting was convened by […]
Be patient, govt’s ongoing efforts’ll address your concerns, FG tells doctors
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The federal government has again, appealed to medical doctors in the country to remain calm in the face of their present unfavourable working environment, reassuring them that its ongoing initiatives would address their concerns and their efforts yield meaningful results. The government reeled out its initiatives seeking revitalization of the nation’s […]
Christmas arrives early at MMA2.
By Jimoh BabatundeTravellers and visitors to Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), Ikeja, are savouring the warmth of the airport, which has been transformed for the Christmas festival. The entire airport is lit in a dazzling display of lights and decorations. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, which signified the kickoff of the highly anticipated 20-Day Christmas Festival, […]
How I drank my urine to survive in prison — Senator Ojudu
A former lawmaker representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District and versatile journalist, Babafemi Ojudu, has revealed how he drank his urine to survive in prison, under the military regime of late General Sani Abacha.
Tinubu’s tax reform aiming for revenue growth, job creation, says APC chieftain
By Adeola Badru A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has asserted that the tax reform initiative proposed by President Bola Tinubu is designed to boost revenue generation and create more employment opportunities across Nigeria. In a statement released yesterday, through his Media Aide Rasheed Abubakar, Mumuni stressed the significance […]
Digital trade key to closing N13trn MSME financing gap – AfCFTA
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa & Grace Okpaneka The Nigeria National Coordinator, Africa Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA, Olusegun Awolowo, has said that unlocking Nigeria’s entrepreneurial potentials and closing the N13trillion Micro Small and Enterprises, MSMEs, financing gap would be difficult without market access, particularly digital trade. This comes with the Minister of Industry Trade and Investment, […]
Ex-Ghanaian president, two Nigerian governors, NDDC chief win Africa Leadership Awards
Several distinguished Africans have emerged as winners of the 2024 Africa Leadership Awards in recognition of their performance record in various relevant areas of sustainable development. According to reports made available to our correspondent, a final list of winners has emerged after a review of the nominees. The current President of the Republic of Zambia, […]
African education system must be rooted in continent’s realities, says Shettima
… as student leaders converge in Abuja to chat a new way on region’s education system By Joseph Erunke, Abuja African education system must be rooted in the continent’s realities while reaching out for global excellence, Vice President Kashim Shettima has said. The vice president also said the system must address African challenges while celebrating […]
