Band B Consumers May Face Higher Electricity Charges – Minister
Electricity consumers in Band B may soon face higher tariffs as the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, argues they underpay. He highlighted disparities at the launch of the National Integrated…
Akwa Ibom Govt Withdraws VIO Operatives from Roads Following NBA Intervention
The Akwa Ibom State Government has withdrawn Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) operatives from roads following the Nigerian Bar Association’s intervention. A court had previously prohibited VIO operatives from stopping vehicles,…
FCTA Inaugurates Task Force to Curb Illegal Building Developments in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched a Building Contravention Task Force to tackle illegal developments and enforce compliance in Abuja. Task Force Mandate and Objectives The Task Force…
FG to Construct 7,000 Telecom Towers to Boost Rural Connectivity
The Federal Government has approved the construction of 7,000 telecom towers in rural areas to enhance connectivity nationwide. Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, announced this…
Small Businesses, Civil Society Groups Oppose Planned Electricity Tariff Increase
Small business owners and civil society organizations have rejected the proposed electricity tariff increase, arguing it lacks proper justification or fairness. The Federal Government recently announced plans to adjust tariffs…
World Bank Approves $2.2 Billion in New Loans for Nigeria’s Development Projects
The federal government will receive $2.2 billion in fresh loans from the World Bank to fund critical development projects. According to the World Bank’s project list, the funding will support…
FCT-IRS Generates N262 Billion in Tax Revenue from Abuja Residents in 2024
The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) reported N262 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for 2024. Additionally, the agency collected N43.8 billion in taxes in January 2025, marking…
FCCPC Orders MultiChoice Nigeria to Maintain Subscription Prices Amid Investigation
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has instructed MultiChoice Nigeria to halt price hikes. This directive follows MultiChoice's request for an extension regarding its scheduled appearance before the…
FG Dismisses Claims of Inheritance Tax Reintroduction in New Tax Bills
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, confirmed inheritance tax is not included. Speaking at a House Committee on Finance hearing, he explained that…
Tinubu’s Tax Policies Will Kill Free Trade Zones, Operators Warn
The proposed tax reform bills under President Bola Tinubu’s administration have sparked controversy, with stakeholders warning that Nigeria’s Free Trade Zones (FTZs) face extinction. Tony Elegbede, Secretary of the Nigeria…