Nigeria, Hong Kong Seal Key Tax Cooperation Deal
Nigeria and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China have signed a major double taxation agreement designed to remove the burden of taxing the same…
Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Pledges Expanded Youth Appointments, Economic Empowerment
|By Adejumo Adekunle Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment, declaring that young people will remain central to the state’s economic growth and…
CPPE Cautions FG Against New Sugar Taxes, Warns of Job Losses and Manufacturing Slowdown
|By Babatunji Wusu The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has cautioned the Federal Government against renewed calls for additional taxes on sugar-sweetened non-alcoholic beverages, warning that such…
Kefas Tasks New Appointees With Results, Integrity, People-Centred Development in Taraba
|By Adejumo Adekunle Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has charged newly appointed officials in his administration to deliver measurable results, uphold integrity, and discharge their duties with commitment and responsibility.…
Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative Reports Significant Growth and Addresses Media Misinformation
Babatunji Wusu – PCNGI has attracted over $800 million in private and public investments. More than 100,000 direct and indirect jobs created since the programme’s launch. CNG-powered vehicles in Nigeria…
“NNPC Breaks Exclusive Deal with Dangote: What Open Market Access Means for Petrol Prices in Nigeria”
Babatunji Wusu – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has officially terminated its exclusive purchasing agreement with Dangote Refinery, thereby opening the market for other petroleum marketers to procure…
“Nigeria’s Federal Government Reaffirms Strong Financial Ties with China: No Debt Forgiveness Request Made”
Babatunji Wusu – The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed that it is not seeking debt forgiveness from China, despite ongoing discussions about debt relief in international forums. This clarification…
“Dangote Urges Nigerian Government: ‘Subsidy Has to Go'”
Babatunji Wusu – Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, has called for the removal of fuel subsidies in Nigeria, arguing that it would clarify the country’s true…
“Good News: Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Eases to 33.2%”
Babatunji Wusu- Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dipped to 33.2% in August 2024, showing a modest decline of 1.25 percentage points from July’s 33.4%, according to the latest data. This marks…
“Shettima Launches $115M Upgrade Project at West Africa Container Terminal”
Babatunji Wusu – Vice President Kashim Shettima officially inaugurated a major $115 million upgrade project at the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne, Rivers State, on Wednesday. This significant…
