Business

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,...

Smartphones are an essential part of our lives, containing valuable data, personal information, and cherished memories. But what happens if your phone gets lost or stolen? With Android Theft Protection, you can rest assured that your data remains secure, even if your device is out of your hands. This advanced...

A civil society group, Concerned Citizens of Nigeria, has challenged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over its claims that the Port Harcourt Refinery has commenced operations. At a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, the group alleged that the refinery has been converted into a blending plant and...

The Christian Youth Forum (CYF) has commended the Dangote Group for reducing the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N990 per litre to N970/litre. The group described the gesture as a clear demonstration of the company’s commitment to the welfare and well-being of the masses. In a statement signed...

The Arewa Civil Rights Movement (ACRM) has expressed disappointment over the Northern Governors Forum’s opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills, which are currently before the National Assembly. The bills, aimed at reforming tax collection in Nigeria, include the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service...

*Pledge readiness to review MTEF/2025 budget proposal The House of Representatives has dismissed a report in a national daily claiming it had uncovered extra budgetary expenditure by the Federal Inland Revenue Service. A national newspaper Aljazeera had in its last weekend editor published a lead story titled, “Fraud: Reps Uncover...

The President of Last Resort Savings and Loan Cooperative Society, Samuel Ahen Tyobo said they are key actors to redefine the sustainable development models prioritizing social equity.  The President, Tyobo noted that Last Resort Savings is a solution that is not only durable but contemporary, resilient and relevant, and therefore significant...