As the Nigerian government prepares to implement new tax laws on January 1, 2026, there are mixed feelings of anticipation and anxiety among businesses, economic experts, and citizens regarding the impact. The six-month deadline set from June 2025, when the laws were signed by President Tinubu, was intended to allow for robust stakeholder engagement and …
By Esther Ososanya U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said his administration will impose a 50% tariff on imported copper and soon roll out long-threatened duties on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals — a sweeping expansion of his global trade war that has rattled financial markets and U.S. allies. The announcement, made during a White House …
By Esther Ososanya Global markets gained on Wednesday as investors shrugged off U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats, including a 50% levy on imported copper and potential 200% duties on pharmaceuticals. European Stocks and U.S. Futures Climb London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.2%, while the pan-European STOXX 600 gained 0.8%. Wall Street futures also …
By Rafiyat Sadiq President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday signed into law, four major tax bills recently passed by the National Assembly. The signing ceremony, which took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja was witnessed by the leadership of the National Assembly, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives …
