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CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.
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Nigeria flood alert: 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools in 15 states at risk this week

Nigeria's hydrological agency warns that more than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face flooding between Sept. 19 and 25 as rivers rise.
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FIRS Unveils Research-Driven Push to Boost Tax Revenue

Nigeria’s tax authority is banking on data and research to shape smarter policies, boost revenue, and drive growth.
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FIRS Staff Forfeits Abuja, Kano Properties to FG

EFCC secures final forfeiture of two properties linked to a senior FIRS staff member, Aminu Sidi Garunbabba
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Oyedele Says No Plan To Outsource Tax Collection To Consultants

Nigeria will not rely on Alpha Bata and other consultants to collect tax, FIRS is capable of doing that, Taiwo Oyedele clarifies.
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Nigeria Spends N214.29 Billion on Revenue Collection in Q1 2024

Nigeria spent N214.29 billion on revenue collection in Q1 2024, with FIRS, NCS, and NUPRC reporting major increases in collection costs.
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Nigeria’s Tax Agency Unveils New Strategy to Boost Revenue Collection

Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced a new organizational structure and a...
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ICPC and FIRS Join Forces to Combat Financial Tax Frauds

ICPC and FIRS have initiated discussions to strengthen their efforts in tackling financial tax frauds and corruption-related issues, with a focus on information sharing, joint investigations, and capacity building.
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MTN Nigeria Ordered to Pay $72.5 Million Tax Fine by Lagos Tribunal

In a significant ruling, the Lagos State Division of the Tax Appeal Tribunal has...
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Federal Government to Disclose Six-Month Revenue Report Post Fuel Subsidy Removal

The Federal Government announced its impending release of a detailed report, shedding light on...

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CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.
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Nigeria flood alert: 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools in 15 states at risk this week

Nigeria's hydrological agency warns that more than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face flooding between Sept. 19 and 25 as rivers rise.
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Cross River police arrest vigilante over $5,000 robbery and shooting

Cross River police have arrested a vigilante member accused of shooting a villager in Etung and robbing him of $5,000; a locally made pistol was recovered.
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NAFDAC finds methanol and cannabis in Ondo drinks that killed 48 people

NAFDAC lab tests found high concentrations of methanol and cannabis in herbal concoctions blamed for 48 deaths and seven cases of blindness in Ondo State.