Tax Ombud vows quality service as Asagba honours President Tinubu’s appointees

The Tax Ombud/Chief Executive of the Office of the Tax Ombud, Dr. John Nwabueze, has reaffirmed his commitment to increasing Nigeria’s tax-to-GDP ratio by protecting taxpayers’ rights, promoting accountability, and…

Ganduje fires back at Kwankwaso, demands respect for Gov. Abba

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has dismissed claims by Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso portraying him as a political subordinate, insisting that political relationships should…

ASKOJ urges members to uphold integrity, public interest reporting

The Association of Kano Online Journalists (ASKOJ) has reaffirmed its commitment to ethical journalism, professionalism, and the promotion of public-interest reporting during its Eid-el-Kabir reunion and festive get-together held in…

NAICOM approves first Insurtech operator in Nigeria

L-R: Mr Suleiman Olalekan Ajani (MD/CEO) CBI Insurtech and Mr Ekerete Ola Gam-Ikon (Deputy Commissioner Finance and Administration National Insurance Commission).

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…

CBN holds benchmark interest rate at 26.5%

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 per cent, citing the need to sustain…

Shari’ah, divorce and danger of misdiagnosing the problem

By: Fatih Lawal-Garu THE editorial published by the Nigerian Tribune on May 14, 2026, titled “Divorce: The Kaduna woman who has nowhere to go,” raises an emotionally compelling and socially…