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Akpabio Declares: Senate Will Not Bow to Pressure on Tax Bills

The Senate has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Tax Reform Bills, emphasising that deliberations have not been suspended or withdrawn. Speaking during Thursday’s plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio dismissed reports suggesting otherwise, affirming that the legislative body remains resolute in its mandate to represent Nigerians’ interests despite external pressures. Responding to a point of […]

Lawyer Dele Farotimi Remanded Over Alleged Defamation of Afe Babalola

A Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti has remanded human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi over alleged defamation against Aare Afe Babalola, the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD). Farotimi was charged by the Ekiti State Police for statements in his book Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System, in which he accused Babalola of judicial corruption. The […]

Senate to Resolve Controversial Tax Reform Bills with AGF Amidst National Debate

The Nigerian Senate has constituted a committee to review the controversial Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly. Chaired by Senator Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South), the committee is tasked with meeting the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, to resolve contentious areas and report back to the Senate before public hearings […]

Banker Awards 2024: Zenith Bank Wins ‘Bank of the Year, Nigeria’ Award

Zenith Bank Plc has been named the ‘Bank of the Year, Nigeria’ at The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2024. Announced by The Banker Magazine, part of the Financial Times Group, during a ceremony held in London on 4 December 2024, the award recognises Zenith Bank’s exceptional management, sound business model, and its commitment […]

South Africa Introduces Simplified Visa Process for Nigerians

The South African government has announced a relaxation of visa requirements for Nigerian businesspeople and tourists, allowing applications without submitting a physical passport. President Cyril Ramaphosa disclosed this development on Tuesday during the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was in attendance at the event. […]

Tinubu Calls for Review of Tax Bills Amid Public Outcry

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed the Federal Ministry of Justice and the National Assembly to address the concerns raised over the proposed Tax Reform Bills. The president’s submission of the bills to the legislature has sparked widespread criticism, with opposition from various quarters, including vocal objections from northern governors. Critics have argued that the […]

FG Stands Firm on Tax Reform Bills, Adresses Concerns, to Deepen Consultation

The federal government has no intention of withdrawing the controversial tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly, the Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has said. Speaking at a televised town hall meeting titled “Tax Reform Bills: Charting the Way Forward”, Oyedele addressed growing concerns […]

Anti-Corruption: EFCC Recovers Abuja Estate Linked to Fraudulent Government Official

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced its largest recovery in the agency’s history. In a statement released on Monday, the EFCC revealed the final forfeiture of a massive estate comprising 753 duplexes and apartments in Abuja. Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court, Abuja, issued the ruling on 2 December 2024, […]

Amnesty International Accuses Nigerian Police of Deadly Crackdown on #EndBadGovernance Protests

Human rights organisation Amnesty International has accused Nigerian police of deploying excessive force to disperse demonstrators during the #EndBadGovernance protests held from 1 to 10 August 2024. The protests, driven by frustration over economic hardship and government corruption, took place nationwide but ended in violence and loss of life. In a briefing published yesterday, Amnesty […]

Tax Reform Sparks Tensions in Senate as Lawmakers Challenge Procedural Breach

The Senate witnessed heated exchanges on Wednesday as lawmakers protested the entry of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Chair Zacch Adedeji and consultants to discuss the controversial Tax Reform Bill. The Upper Chamber had suspended its rules to admit Adedeji and his team, sparking objections from senators who argued that the matter was not on […]

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