The Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) has called on the National Assembly to urgently amend key economic laws, including the Nigeria Tax Act 2015, the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), and the Electricity Act 2023, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s business environment and attract investment. The call followed the presentation of a policy brief …
Nigeria’s fiscal reform programme has reached a defining institutional milestone, with the Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, declaring that the country’s revenue system has been fundamentally restructured for performance, efficiency, and long-term sustainability. Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, at the commissioning of …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the new Corporate Headquarters of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) in Abuja, charging the agency to uphold trust, fairness, and accountability as Nigeria advances its fiscal reform programme. Speaking at the ceremony, the President said the NRS must earn public confidence and international respect through transparent and efficient …
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has alleged that the recent increase in insecurity across Nigeria is politically motivated with aim of distracting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the commissioning of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, Akpabio said the worsening security situation …
Nigeria’s sweeping fiscal reforms are beginning to yield measurable results, with the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, declaring that the country has moved from policy intentions to real execution under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at the commissioning of the NRS Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, Adedeji said the …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the Corporate Headquarters of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) in Abuja, marking a defining moment in the Federal Government’s push to overhaul the country’s revenue generation system. The high-profile ceremony brought together top political leaders, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, Speaker of the House …
As FG slashes duties on food, vehicles, and machinery, experts warn of looming threats to local industries, jobs, and fiscal stability Nigeria’s 2026 fiscal policy is not just a routine economic adjustment; it is a sweeping recalibration of the country’s trade philosophy, one that could either unlock growth or deepen structural vulnerabilities. With a …
FIFA has rejected Iran’s request to relocate its 2026 World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, citing logistical challenges despite rising geopolitical tensions and security concerns. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the matches will proceed in the United States as originally scheduled, reinforcing FIFA’s position on maintaining the tournament structure. FIFA President …
Strengthening local systems, training food handlers, and investing in infrastructure are seen as key to tackling $3.6bn annual losses Nigeria can significantly reduce the burden of foodborne diseases and save thousands of lives each year by strengthening local food systems, empowering grassroots actors, and improving coordination across all levels of governance, a food safety …
Nigeria has lost more than 400 unarmed civilians to a series of accidental military airstrikes between 2017 and 2026, reigniting concerns over operational intelligence, accountability, and civilian protection in the country’s counterinsurgency efforts. Despite repeated denials by the Nigerian military in some instances, maintaining that operations were targeted at terrorists and bandits, multiple reports indicate …
