Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Zaccheus Adedeji declares tax systems automated, digital, data-driven Elegbede Abiodun The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, has said that the successful implementation of the country’s historic tax reforms hinges entirely on a shift toward a digital-first environment. While speaking on the theme ‘Harmonising Revenue Systems and Implementing New Tax Laws,’ organised by the FCT-Internal Revenue Service in Abuja on Monday, Adedeji emphasised that while the 2025 Tax Reform Acts—which took full effect on January 1, 2026—provide the legal framework for a fairer economy, they cannot function effectively through manual or paper-based processes. He noted that…

Zamfara State Inaugurates Landmark IDP Policy and Action Plan as UNDP, Northwest Forum Pledge Support In a significant move to address the humanitarian crisis wrought by banditry and internal displacement, the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, His Excellency Dr. Dauda Lawal, has officially launched a comprehensive policy framework and action plan aimed at delivering durable solutions for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the state. The Governor attended the joint launch ceremony for the IDP Policy and the State Action Plan on Durable Solutions, an initiative simultaneously rolled out for both Katsina and Zamfara States in the nations capital Abuja today…

Customs Presents Digital One-Stop-Shop To Remove Cargo Delays The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has inaugurated a new digital One-Stop-Shop (OSS) platform aimed at eliminating bureaucratic bottlenecks at Nigeria’s ports and significantly reducing cargo clearance time to 48 hours. Speaking at the ceremony held in Lagos on Friday, 13 February 2026, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, described the initiative as a major structural reform designed to modernise border operations and strengthen Nigeria’s trade competitiveness. The Customs boss noted that the platform aligns with Nigeria’s broader business reforms under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, as well as global standards…

Manny Ita  – The Abia State Government has announced a landmark decision to commence the payment of salary arrears owed to former local government councillors who served the state between 1999 and 2022. This resolution, disclosed by Governor Alex Otti during a meeting with the Association of Former Elected Councillors in Umuahia on Sunday, aims to clear a financial debt that has spanned over two decades and multiple previous administrations. The governor confirmed that the disbursement of these long-overdue funds is scheduled to begin before the end of February 2026, with payments being processed in batches to ensure a structured…

Manny Ita  – The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has officially opened an investigation into the operations of the global e-commerce platform Temu, citing potential violations of the Nigeria Data Protection (NDP) Act, 2023. The directive for the probe, issued on Monday, February 16, 2026, by the National Commissioner and CEO of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, centers on the platform’s handling of personal information belonging to approximately 12.7 million Nigerian users. This regulatory action follows preliminary findings that raised alarms over the scale and methods of the company’s data processing activities within the country. ​The commission’s inquiry was prompted…

Manny Ita – Nigeria’s food inflation rate dropped sharply to 8.89 percent year-on-year in January 2026, marking the first single-digit reading in more than a decade and the lowest level recorded in over 14 years, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figure represents a dramatic decline from 29.63 percent recorded in January 2025, amounting to a year-on-year drop of more than 20 percentage points and signaling a sustained easing in the cost of essential food items across the country. Analysts note that this is the first time food inflation…

Manny Ita  – The political friction between Nasir El-Rufai and the President Bola Tinubu administration has escalated into a high-stakes legal battle following a series of explosive admissions made on national television. What began as a verbal exchange at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport has rapidly transformed into a formal criminal prosecution, with the federal government moving to charge the former Kaduna State Governor with multiple counts of cybercrime and security breaches. ​The fallout stems from Mr. El-Rufai’s appearance on Arise TV’s Prime Time program, where he addressed his recent brief detention by security operatives. During the broadcast, the former…

Manny Ita  – A large-scale audit and removal of artificial or irregular plays by Spotify has significantly affected streaming totals for several leading Afrobeats artists, triggering intense debate across the global music community and on social media platforms. Industry tracking data indicate that Burna Boy experienced the most substantial adjustment, with nearly 300 million streams reportedly deducted — largely attributed to two high-performing remixes flagged during the purge. Sources familiar with platform monitoring practices said the removals typically target plays deemed to originate from bots, click farms, or other forms of artificial inflation that violate streaming policies. Davido was also…

Manny Ita  – The romantic single All My Love was officially released over the weekend as the lead soundtrack for the forthcoming musical film EVI, heightening anticipation ahead of the movie’s scheduled premiere in late March. Producers described the song as the emotional centerpiece of the film’s narrative, blending orchestral arrangements with contemporary pop influences to capture what they called “a timeless story of devotion, sacrifice, and destiny.” According to members of the creative team, the track is strategically positioned to introduce audiences to the film’s tone while building early momentum for its theatrical rollout. Music critics who previewed the…

Manny Ita  – The exhibition “Recycling Matters II” has emerged as a focal point of Lagos’s contemporary art calendar, drawing collectors, critics, and culture enthusiasts to Alexis Galleries, where artists are transforming discarded materials into sophisticated gallery works that challenge perceptions of waste and value. Featuring a diverse lineup of contemporary practitioners, the exhibition highlights the growing movement toward sustainability in African art, with creators repurposing rubber, scrap metal, fabric, and other industrial remnants into striking sculptures, installations, and mixed-media pieces. Among the prominent contributors is Konboye Ebipade Eugene, whose works explore themes of environmental responsibility, consumer culture, and the…