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January 2, 2026 No Responses

2026: SEC To Prioritise Mobilisation Of Long Term Funds, Others

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that it is prioritizing the mobilisation of long-term capital to bridge Nigeria’s infrastructure and sectoral gaps while also streamlining regulatory frameworks and aggressively facilitating the issuance of innovative financial instruments that channel...

January 2, 2026 No Responses

Edo Implements New Tax Laws, Pledges Fairness

By ebosele@hotmail.com – The Edo State Government has described the newly introduced Tax Acts, which take effect from January 1, 2026, as fairer and more progressive, with specific provisions exempting low-income earners from personal income tax.In a New...

January 2, 2026 No Responses

Sunderland Shock Man City As Title Race Heats Up

Manchester City’s hopes of a comfortable New Year’s Day outing were dashed in the North East as newly promoted Sunderland produced a heroic defensive display to hold the reigning champions to a goalless draw at the Stadium of Light.Pep Guardiola’s...

January 1, 2026 No Responses

2026: Pope Leo Urges Peace, Dialogue

Pope Leo XIV opened the New Year 2026 with a heartfelt appeal for peace, calling on the global community to embrace a type of peace rooted not in fear or force but in dialogue, justice and mutual trust. In his...

January 1, 2026 No Responses

EIRS Chairman, Bankole-Balogun Bags Rotary Humanitarian Service Award

By ebosele@hotmail.com – The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Otunba Oladele Bankole-Balogun has been honoured with the prestigious Humanitarian Service Award by Rotary International District 9141 in recognition of his...

December 31, 2025 No Responses

Tinubu: New Tax Laws To Commence Jan 1 As Planned

The new tax laws, including those that took effect on June 26, and others scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, will be implemented as planned, President Bola Tinubu has declared.The president disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.Tinubu described...

December 31, 2025 No Responses

Okpebholo Seeks Stronger Italy–Edo Collaboration

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called for deeper collaboration between Edo State and Italy, describing cultural exchange as a strong platform for economic growth, mutual understanding, and sustainable development.The governor made the call d...

December 31, 2025 No Responses

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Cruise To Perfect Group Stage With 3–1 Win Over Uganda

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday, December 30, made a resounding statement at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, becoming the first team to complete the group stage with a 100 per cent record after a commanding 3–1 victory...

December 30, 2025 No Responses

Oyetola Presents Revalidated Ondo Deep Sea Port Certificate To Aiyedatiwa

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has formally presented the revalidated certificate for the Ondo Deep Sea Port to the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, at his office in Abuja, marking a major milestone in...

December 30, 2025 No Responses

Kano Assembly Passes ₦1.47tri 2026 Budget

THE Kano State House of Assembly has passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill amounting to ₦1.477 trillion following its consideration during plenary.The passage of the bill followed its second reading and deliberations in the Committee of the Whole at a sitting.....

December 29, 2025 No Responses

Anthony Joshua In Ogun Road Crash, Two Dead

World heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, was on Monday involved in a road crash along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, City Business News reports.The incident occurred at Makun, Ogun State, along the busy highway linking Lagos to the South-West and other...

December 29, 2025 No Responses

Customs Deepens Engagement On Excise Compliance

By ebosele@hotmail.com. – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Lagos Industrial Area Command has intensified efforts to improve excise revenue collection and compliance through a series of familiarisation and sensitisation engagements with key industry stak...

December 29, 2025 No Responses

Nuel Ojei Dies At 74

Renowned industrialist and business leader, Dr. Emmanuel Isichei Ugochukwu Ojei, fondly known as Nuel Ojei has died at the age of 74 after a brief illness.City Business News reports that his death marks the painful end of a remarkable life...

December 28, 2025 No Responses

SON Intensifies Stakeholder Engagement With Courtesy Visits to Customs, NPA

ebosele@hotmail.com. – As part of renewed efforts to strengthen port operations, deepen inter-agency collaboration and enhance regulatory efficiency across maritime corridors, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has commenced a series of courtesy...