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As the tax reform bills continue to generate interest across the country, the Centre for Economic and Social Justice (CESJET) and 50 other civil society organizations (CSOs) have intensified its support to ensure that the Bills gain wider acceptance in the country. have thrown their weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s...

In a significant move to support farming activities and promote food security, the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and food security has distributed N5 billion worth of farm equipment and inputs to farmers in Jigawa State. This effort reaffirms the government’s commitment to agricultural transformation and food...

In a landmark move, Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, held a pivotal meeting with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) President, Alvaro Lario, during the 48th IFAD Governing Council Meeting in Rome. This strategic engagement yielded a suite of key commitments, including: In a...

*Says Both Institutions Mean Well for the Masses The Centre for Good Governance (CGG) has commended the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for their recent meeting to discuss the 50% increase in telecommunication tariffs. The meeting, which was led by Secretary to the Government of...

*laud leadership for patriotism The Concerned Citizens Forum (CCF) has thrown its weight behind the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over the recent tariff increase by telecommunications operators. The group lauded the NCC’s leadership for its patriotism and commitment to ensuring the sustainability of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. At a press conference...

*Names Lagos Lawmaker as a Pillar of Development The Tinubu Reforms Advocates (TRA) has commended Rt. Hon. James Faleke, the member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency and Chairman House Committee on Finance, for his support to President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills. In a statement signed by its President, Gideon Unazi,...

Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, is driving significant growth in the country’s agricultural sector. His recent trip to Egypt was a major success, particularly the Egypt-Nigeria Business Forum held in Cairo on January 18, 2025. There, he met with Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture to strengthen...

In a bold and unprecedented move, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has embarked on a massive deregistration exercise, targeting dormant and shell companies that have remained inactive for years. Since December 2023, the Commission has deregistered over 300,000 companies that failed to meet statutory requirements, such as filing annual returns....

*Dispel Rumour of Plot Against Poor States A group of experts from Northern Nigeria have thrown their weight behind the Tax Reform Bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu, saying they will reinvigorate the northern economy. The experts, who spoke as resource persons in a town hall meeting in Abuja organised...

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has taken a strong stance against the Federal Government’s proposed tax reforms, which have been met with widespread criticism from various affiliate member organizations. The NCSCN, a coordinating platform for over 600 civil society associations, NGOs, humanitarian foundations, and community development associations,...