The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) Sokoto State chapter has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend the reform bills currently before the National Assembly as a matter of national interest. In a statement signed by its coordinator in Sokoto, Read more…
As crisis along regional lines looms over President Bola Tinubu’s four tax reform bills before the National Assembly, some northern leaders have changed strategy to ensure that the North was not hurt by the reform. With some northern lawmakers locked Read more…
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association has concluded arrangements with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to directly lift petroleum products for distribution to depots and retail outlets of PETROAN members nationwide. PETROAN announced this on Saturday as the Port Harcourt Read more…
The Senate on Thursday clarified its stance on the proposed tax legislation, the Tax Reforms Bills, declaring that it has not suspended action on them. Leader of the Senate, Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, expressed strong reservations about media reports suggesting that Read more…
.. Upgrades To Digital Banking, More Credit/Loan facilities By Uzo Ugwunze The Depositors and customers of Former Obosi Microfinance Bank (OMFB) which was wrongfully liquidated sometimes in May 2023 have been assured that they were free to come next week Read more…
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Omepuruchukwu Charity Foundation, Mr Nicholas Echezona Nsoedo(Omepuruchukwu Anaedo) celebrated his birthday in style. The philanthropist of repute used the occasion of his birthday to visit Mr Cyprain Chukwu who helped him way Read more…
Having carefully observed and monitored the ongoing conversation on the Tax Reform Bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu administration, the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has categorically rejected the tax reforms in their current forms, saying they represented a shortsighted Read more…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday, categorically dismissed rumours of forced mass retirements, emphasising that its Early Exit Package (EEP) is entirely voluntary. According to the apex bank, the decision to extend the benefit to a wider range of staff Read more…
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami, has expressed discomfort with several sections of the proposed tax reform bills, citing ambiguities and potential constitutional conflicts that could hinder its implementation. The proposed legislation, which seeks to Read more…
The Presidency has dismissed claims that the proposed tax reform bills before the National Assembly aim to abolish key national agencies, including the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), and the National Read more…
The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has expressed support for tax reform but cautioned against rushing the process, stressing the need for transparency, public engagement, and careful deliberation. The proposed legislation, which seeks Read more…
Union Bank of Nigeria PLC. has announced the appointment of Mr. Bayo Adeleke as its new Board Chairman, along with seven other new members to its Board of Directors. The new appointees, according to a statement released yesterday, include two Executive Read more…