Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

See Offences and penalties in new Nigerian Tax Act Dr. Zacc Adedeji The new Nigerian Tax Act comes into effect on January 1, 2026. The new tax law is intended to transform the nation’s economy, promote equity among the populace, improve the financial capabilities of low and medium class workers and to bridge the nation’s infrastructural gap. To enforce compliance and effective implementation, some guidelines, including penalties for flouting the laws, have been put in place. In the second part of this report, some of the offences and the penalties they attract are outlined below. Offenders are liable on conviction…

Senate Endorses Request To Send Troops To Benin Republic Senate Endorses Request To Send Troops To Benin Republic The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for Nigerian troops to be deployed to the Republic of Benin for a peace mission. According to the Senate, approving President Tinubu’s decision to send troops to the neighbouring Republic of Benin as part of a peace mission following a failed coup attempt against President Patrice Talon was necessary to prevent needless criminal activities and the destruction of property. The Senate entered the Committee after receiving a letter from the President seeking approval, and…

National Single Window serves as momentum for 2026 rollout Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji … as Nigeria makes progress, more work remains to be done. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) said President Bola Tinubu’s sustained interest in the National Single Window (NSW) project has provided the momentum needed to harmonise the positions of key government agencies and develop a platform designed to exceed regional performance benchmarks. The Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr Zacch Adedeji, noted this, asking that while earlier attempts at implementing the project stalled, the present NSW has recorded unprecedented progress due…

Lizzy Anjorin achieves second doctorate degree Lizzy Anjorin Actress and entrepreneur Lizzy Anjorin has bagged her second doctoral degree in Business Administration. While she announced the achievement in a celebratory social media post, she expressed gratitude and reflected on the challenges she overcame to reach the milestone. Anjorin, now formally addressed as Dr. (Chief) Mrs. Ololajulo Elizabeth Anjorin-Lawal, attributed the accomplishment to faith, hard work and determination, encouraging her followers to stay focused on their goals despite setbacks. “Tonight, the gown speaks louder than every hater’s mouth combined. Another Doctorate added to the collection. Doctorate in Business Administration. Second Doctorate.…

NCC Named Among Top Five Best-Performing Federal Agencies For 2025 ~ PEBEC Rating The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been recognized as one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025 in the Transparency and Efficiency category by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC). The announcement was made during the PEBEC Awards and Gala Night held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja. The NCC’s dedication to openness, accountability, and exceptional public service delivery has earned it this prestigious recognition. The top-performing agencies in this category include the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, National Drug Law…

Detty December, Nigeria’s Tourism Cash Cow Nigeria’s tourism sector has found an unlikely champion in “Detty December“, the month-long festive frenzy that has transformed Lagos into Africa’s premier end-of-year destination. What began as organic street slang has evolved into a structured economic phenomenon that generated ₦111.5 billion ($71.6 million) in December 2024 alone, positioning Lagos as a serious contender in global cultural tourism. The numbers tell a compelling story. Lagos welcomed approximately 1.2 million visitors during the 2024/25 season, a remarkable achievement for a nation that has historically struggled to capitalise on its tourism potential. Hotels contributed ₦54 billion from…

Immigration service opens temporary online channels for passport, visa complaints Nigeria Immigration Service logo The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced the activation of temporary complaint-response channels on social media following the takedown of its support accounts. In a Tuesday public service announcement shared on X, NIS said the new channels were created to ensure uninterrupted engagement with applicants experiencing difficulties with passport and visa processes. “Following the recent takedown of our support complaints accounts (NIS RESPONSE), which have complemented our official handles (@nigimmigration), the Nigeria Immigration Service has activated temporary backup complaint-response channels to ensure uninterrupted feedback while restoration efforts…

Nigeria, Saudi Arabia collaborate, sign MoU to enhance defence ties Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Matawalle and representative from Saudi Arabia, sign deal. Photo credit: ARISE news Both Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have entered into a new five-year defence collaboration which targeted the broadening of military cooperation between the two countries. ARISE News on Tuesday reported that the pact was announced in a statement issued by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of State for Defence, Ahmed Dan Wudil. The statement said the agreement “will cover strategic collaboration across security, military training, intelligence sharing, defence production, and…

Messi gets MLS MVP award for second time consecutively, making history Lionel Messi holding the MLS MVP Award… Credit: @FabrizioRomano | X Lionel Messi, Argentine superstar, has been announced the Landon Donovan MLS Most Valuable Player for the 2025 season, becoming the first player in league history to claim the award in back-to-back seasons. League commissioner Don Garber made this declaration on Tuesday. The declaration caps a remarkable year for the Inter Miami CF forward, who led his team to their first MLS Cup victory while delivering extraordinary individual performances. Messi scored 29 goals and provided 19 assists in…

Zulum Pledges N500,000 To Borno Refugees In Cameroon On Condition File photo: Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum. Zulum assures of his commitment to restoring the dignity of victims. Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has assured residents displaced by the Boko Haram crisis who have fled to Cameroon that the government is ready to provide each of them with N500,000 if they are willing to return home. The governor gave the assurance while addressing refugees at the Minawao camp in Cameroon’s Far North region on Monday. Zulum assured the refugees that adequate security arrangements had been put in place in…