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Bello urges states to copy Lagos’s estimated billing ban

FCCPC chief Tunji Bello backed Lagos State's decision to end estimated billing and urged other states to roll out compulsory smart metering from 2026.

Oyedele: new Tax Acts target trust, not just revenue

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele said Nigeria's new Tax Acts target public trust, simplified compliance and relief for low earners, not just higher revenue collection.

Vessels Trapped in Escravos: Fuel Shortage Looms in Nigeria

A looming fuel shortage in Nigeria has been attributed to vessels trapped in the...

CSOs: Politicians Facing Corruption Charges Must Be Held Accountable

Nigerian civil society organizations (CSOs) are demanding stronger action against corruption in the government. The groups are urging political parties to denounce members facing corruption charges and calling for increased transparency and accountability within government institutions.

Tinubu’s Bold Pitch: Nigeria Emerges as Prime Investment Destination for Samsung

In a strategic move aimed at wooing global investment, former Lagos State Governor and...

Ortom Calls on Bello to Face EFCC Investigation

In a surprising turn of events, former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom urged Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State, to surrender himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) amid ongoing corruption investigations. Ortom's statement comes after Bello's recent absence from court hearings related to the EFCC probe.

Lagos Governor and Senator Push for Ikorodu-Itokin Road Dualization

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Senator Adetokunbo Abiru are advocating for the urgent dualization of the Ikorodu-Itokin Road, a vital artery for economic activity in the region. The road's rehabilitation and planned dualization are expected to significantly improve traffic flow and boost economic growth in Lagos State and beyond.

Diesel Prices Remain Steady Despite Dangote’s Cuts

Despite recent price cuts by Dangote Group, diesel prices in Nigeria have yet to...

Nigerian Minister Defends Lagos-Calabar Highway Project

Nigerian Works Minister David Umahi defends the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, calling critics who question its funding and economic viability "unpatriotic." The project is expected to improve connectivity between Nigeria's economic hubs and boost national growth.

Federal Government Plans to Offload Banks’ Managed Discos

In a move aimed at restructuring Nigeria's energy sector, the federal government has announced...

Nigerian Lawyer Ozekhome Denies Defending Governor Bello

Nigerian lawyer Mike Ozekhome has distanced himself from a fabricated social media post that claimed he criticized the EFCC's pursuit of corruption charges against Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Ozekhome called the statement "a lie from the pit of hell.

Nigeria Seeks Stronger Manufacturing Ties with South Korea

In a bid to bolster Nigeria's manufacturing sector, prominent Nigerian politician Bola Tinubu has...

Nigeria Issues N8 Trillion in Treasury Bills to Boost Economy

In a bid to bolster the country's economy, Nigeria has issued a staggering N8...

Nigerian Officials Vow to Crack Down on Oil Theft in Niger Delta

Nigerian officials are working together to tackle oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta, hoping to boost oil production and strengthen the country's economy.

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Bello urges states to copy Lagos’s estimated billing ban

FCCPC chief Tunji Bello backed Lagos State's decision to end estimated billing and urged other states to roll out compulsory smart metering from 2026.

Oyedele: new Tax Acts target trust, not just revenue

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele said Nigeria's new Tax Acts target public trust, simplified compliance and relief for low earners, not just higher revenue collection.

Oloworaran warns 23 states over stalled pension reform

PenCom DG Omolola Oloworaran said only seven states and the FCT fully implement the Contributory Pension Scheme, leaving 23 states' civil servants in limbo.

Britain has no preferred candidate for Nigeria 2027 – Lever

British Deputy High Commissioner Gill Lever said the UK has no preferred candidate in Nigeria's 2027 elections and will not interfere in the vote.