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Dangote fuel may not be available in July, as Nigerians lament ‘unbearable suffering’

By Editor July 21, 2023 47

Key Points: Nigerians trek to and from work for long distances Dangote refinery may not produce fuel by end of July NNPCL tongue-in-cheek about repairs of refineries NLC accuse Tinubu government of deliberately impoverishing the masses ‘N8,000 palliative for 12 million households, an insult’ By Daniel Adaji The recent increase of fuel price from N540 […]Continue Reading

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Multiple Taxation: FIRS Partners With Market Traders Association of Nigeria (MATAN) For VAT Remittance From Informal Sector

By Editor June 22, 2023 45

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has partnered with the Market Traders Association of Nigeria (MATAN) to collect and remit Value Added Tax (VAT) to the FIRS from the country’s markets, especially in the informal sector. The Association which has a membership of well over 40 million traders across the country’s 774 local governments, and […]Continue Reading

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Dangote to build sugar research centre at NSUK

By Editor May 29, 2023 63

The President/CE, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has promised to build the Aliko Dangote Sugar Research centre in the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK). This was disclosed by the out-going Chief of Staff to President Muhammdu Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari during his speech at the 7th Convocation ceremony of the Nasarawa State University on Saturday,27th […]Continue Reading

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Buhari, five African Presidents to commission Dangote Petroleum Refinery

By Editor May 26, 2023 130

In an epoch-making event that will positively transform Nigeria’s oil and gas sectoral landscape, President Muhammadu Buhari will today commission Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, the world’s largest single train refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos; alongside his counterparts from Ghana, Togo, Senegal, Niger, and Chad. Promoted by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Continue Reading

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Buhari commissions Dangote Refinery in Lagos

By Editor May 26, 2023 64

…Sanwolu eulogises Africa’s richest man, says he came to Lagos with nothing 45 years ago By Clement Adeyi President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday, commissioned Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals, the world’s largest single-train refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The Africa’s oil giant is set to transform Nigeria and Africa’s oil and gas sectoral Continue Reading

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The story and glory of Dangote refinery

By Editor May 25, 2023 79

  By Clement Adeyi The epic story of Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s journey and or adventure into the business world is not only magnetic to every reader, but could also be compelling so much that if you are into any other well-paying means of livelihood, you might want to venture into business. Reason? It is a […]Continue Reading

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OECD, Nigeria Meet on Maximising Benefits of Two-Pillar Tax Solution

By Editor April 13, 2023 55

Press release Nigeria to continue to participate in rules development in the interest of the country and Africa … A delegation from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) met with Nigerian representatives on 4 and 5 April 2023, at a workshop it jointly organised with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), to discuss […]Continue Reading

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CBN confirms evacuation of banknotes to DMBs

By Editor March 24, 2023 71

…Directs Banks to open their branches on Saturday and Sunday …CBN Gov to monitor compliance personally The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed the evacuation of banknotes from its vaults to commercial banks across the country as part of a coordinated effort to ease the circulation of banknotes of various denominations. The CBN has […]Continue Reading

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Tax administrators must match the pace Of global technological advancements — CATA President

By Editor March 20, 2023 65

  Tax administrators must keep up with the dynamics occasioned by disruptive new technologies of the 21st century, and arm themselves with the necessary skills, capacity and character for effective and efficient tax administration in the fourth industrial revolution age.   This was the position expressed by the President of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Continue Reading

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FIRS signs MoU with UK’s HM Revenue and Customs for collaboration on capacity building  

By Editor March 17, 2023 64

A Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the United Kingdom’s His Royal Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) was signed yesterday with the aim of fostering improved collaboration on capacity building between the two tax authorities.    The two agencies signed the agreement in London, United Kingdom, and was attended by […]Continue Reading

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Presidential council urges NIMC to address NIN charges

By Editor March 15, 2023 84

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has urged the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to address charges introduced for National Identification Number (NIN) integration and verification. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, PEBEC Secretary/Special Adviser to the President, Ease of Doing Business, in a statement said this would enable passport applicants Continue Reading

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Nigeria’s tech ecosystem accounts for 30% of Africa’s funded ventures — Osinbajo

By Editor March 15, 2023 81

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria’s technology ecosystem accounts for almost 30 per cent of Africa’s funded ventures with no fewer than 180 startups. Osinbajo said this at the Official Inauguration of the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme and Unveiling of iDICE logo on Tuesday at the State House Banquet Hall. The […]Continue Reading