FG disputes KPMG analysis of new Tax laws

The Federal Government has pushed back against a recent assessment by global audit firm KPMG on Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws, saying most of the concerns raised lack substance. Responding…

Tinubu names new leadership for petroleum regulators

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of 21 nominees to the Senate for confirmation as board members of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream…

Tinubu launches manhunt for Niger market terrorist

President Bola Tinubu has directed the military, police and the State Security Service to hunt down those responsible for the attack on Kasuwan Daji market in Niger State, where at…

Bandits kill 30, abduct many in Niger market attack

Suspected bandits believed to be operating from the Kainji Lake National Park attacked a village market in Kabe District, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing at least 30…

NIRSAL backs over N100bn agric loans in 2025

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) Plc says it approved credit guarantees of more than N100 billion for agricultural loans and investments in…

Troops capture Maiduguri mosque bombing mastermind

Nigerian troops of Joint Task Force North East ‘Operation HADIN KAI’ (OPHK) have arrested a suspect who is alleged to have masterminded the bomb explosion that killed five persons and…

Tinubu forecasts lower inflation, stronger growth in 2026

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said 2026 would mark the beginning of a more robust phase of economic growth for Nigeria, citing moderating inflation, improved foreign reserves, rising investment inflows…

Tax Ombudsman to launch January 1, pledges fairness to taxpayers

Tax Ombudsman to launch January 1, pledges fairness to taxpayers The Office of the Tax Ombud of Nigeria will commence full operations on January 1, 2026, a release from the office has…

SERAP drags Wike, governors to court over N14trn fuel subsidy savings

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the 35 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over their alleged failure to…

Security agencies probe mysterious blast in Sokoto village

Security agencies have launched an investigation following a mysterious blast that unsettled residents of Jabo village in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Thursday night. The incident, which…