Army launches rescue operation for abducted villagers in Niger

The Nigerian Army has begun efforts to rescue persons abducted by terrorists in the Dekara district of the Borgu council area of Niger. An operational report said troops had been…

Police pay tribute to 10 officers killed in Kebbi

The Nigeria Police Force has paid tribute to 10 officers killed in Kebbi State, honouring their sacrifice and reaffirming its commitment to protecting lives and property despite the risks confronting…

NAICOM grants fresh licences to capital-compliant Insurance firms

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has granted fresh operating licences to additional insurance companies that have successfully met the minimum capital requirements under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Agenda (NIIRA…

Tax Ombud, OGFZA collaborate to deepen investor confidence, attract FDI

As part of efforts to increase Nigeria’s tax-to-GDP ratio, the Office of the Tax Ombud and the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) have resolved to explore inter-agency collaboration…

FAAC shares ₦3.007tn to FG, States, LGs

….Calls for sustainable use of higher revenuesBarbara Bako, Abuja. The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has approved ₦3.007 trillion in revenue allocation to the Federal Government, states and local government…

Stakeholders back Tax Ombud’s drive to deepen trust in tax administration

The Office of the Tax Ombud has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting fairness, transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s tax and revenue administration, as key stakeholders called for stronger collaboration and…

FG inaugurates advertising offences tribunal

The federal government on Tuesday inaugurated the newly constituted Advertising Offences Tribunal. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, at the inauguration of the tribunal in Abuja, said…

PAYDN back LP Lawmaker, Agbese on Nigeria’s exit from International criminal court

***Say Hague-based court has become a tool for caging African states A Pan-African youth advocacy organisation, the Pan-African Youth Development Network (PAYDN), has thrown its weight behind the call by…

Centre commends Eyesan for transparent, disciplined conduct of NUPRC licensing round

The Centre for Energy Policy, Research and Strategic Development (CEPRSD) has commended Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, chief executive officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), for what it described as…