FG declares two-day public holiday for Eid-el-Adha

The federal government of Nigeria has declared Wednesday, 27th May and Thursday, 28th May, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid ul Adha. The announcement was made…

NCS boosts Northern Media partnership on operational awareness

The Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed the importance of media collaboration in promoting trade awareness, border security, and ongoing customs reforms across the country. This formed the focus of the…

ATAF drives $685m tax recovery amid Africa’s revenue crisis

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has disclosed that its tax audit and compliance interventions across member countries generated tax assessments valued at $907.8 million in 2025,…

Insurers committee seeks stronger financial sector partnerships

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The 21st Insurers Committee Meeting held in Lagos on Thursday brought together operators in the insurance industry and key stakeholders in the wider financial services sector to…

Police raid Trafficking syndicate, arrest 13, rescue 30 foreigners

The Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a transnational human trafficking and fraud syndicate operating across the Federal Capital Territory and nearby communities, rescuing 30 foreign nationals and arresting 13 suspects…

Ex-Power Minister Mamman falls into EFCC net after alleged evasion

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, in Kaduna State following weeks of surveillance and intelligence operations. Mamman was reportedly apprehended…

Customs intercepts undeclared $461,600 at Kano Airport

….Hands suspects to EFCC The Kano/Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified efforts against illicit cross-border cash movement with the interception of 461,600 United States dollars…

FG unveils Digital Tax Complaint system to boost transparency

The Federal Government has unveiled a new digital tax complaint and dispute-resolution system aimed at improving transparency, strengthening taxpayer confidence, and encouraging voluntary tax compliance across the country. The initiative,…

OAGF intensifies IPPIS payroll reforms

OAGF intensifies IPPIS payroll reforms Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to strengthen payroll accountability and improve efficiency in the public sector as stakeholders review the…

Nigeria’s tax reforms targets global Competitiveness — Oyedele

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Federal Government has said its ongoing tax reforms are designed to build a globally competitive, equitable and sustainable tax system capable of driving long-term economic growth…