Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

From 2026, NIN-CAC identification to serve as tax IDs — FIRS … banks will be required to request a TIN from all taxable Nigerians. The Federal Inland Revenue Service has announced that the National Identification Number issued by the National Identity Management Commission has automatically become the Tax Identification Number for individual Nigerians. The clarification was made in a public awareness campaign on the new tax laws shared by the Service on X on Monday. According to the FIRS, registered businesses will also no longer require a separate Tax ID, as their Corporate Affairs Commission registration number will now serve…

We’re not freezing any account in 2026 ~ Oyedele Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele. Photo: State House The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has dismissed claims that Nigerians’ bank accounts will be frozen or automatically debited from January 2026, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a post on his X page on Tuesday, he said, “Don’t let anyone manipulate you. Your bank account is safe. Misinformation makes you panic and fear a reform that is designed to help you. When they tell…

US ready to assist undocumented migrants with $3,000, for voluntary deportation US President Donald Trump participates in a video call with military service members from his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on November 27, 2025, during the Thanksgiving holiday. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) … $3,000 stipend with a free flight to their home country. The United States Department of Homeland Security has announced a limited-time incentive aimed at encouraging undocumented migrants to voluntarily leave the country during the holiday season. In a statement released on its website on Monday, DHS said undocumented migrants who register to self-deport…

Sanwo-Olu declares, swears in Obasa’s son as Agege LG chairman Son of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa appointed as Agege LG Chairman…Photo Credit: Instagram | Abdulganiyu Obasa … focusing on delivering measurable outcomes to residents. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday swore in Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa as the Chairman of Agege Local Government, urging him to prioritise grassroots development and align his administration with the state’s development agenda. The swearing-in ceremony, which also featured the inauguration of Toyin Adejimiwa as a Permanent Secretary, was held at Lagos House, Ikeja. Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, son of the…

FIFA: Nigeria maintains 38th position in latest Men’s World ranking File: Nigeria Super Eagles … maintaining November points of 1,502. Nigeria has maintained its position in the December 2025 FIFA men’s world rankings, holding steady at 38th globally, according to the latest update released on Monday. With no competitive matches played since the previous ranking, Super Eagles maintained their November points tally of 1,502. The country is currently fifth among African nations, behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria. Morocco remains Africa’s highest-ranked team, sitting 11th in the world, while Senegal occupies the 19th spot globally. Algeria and Egypt are ranked…

BEN TV UK Chairman Mourns Sunday Olatuyi Mentoring Cmdt. Amb. Alistair, Chairman of BEN TV UK, has extended condolences to the family and colleagues of Sunday Olatuyi, a former BEN TV cameraman who lost his life in a tragic accident in Abuja on Dec 20. BEN TV boss described Sunday as a well dedicated media professional, passionate about storytelling and committed to excellence. “We mourn his loss and stand with his loved ones,” he said. Olatuyi had worked with BEN TV before joining ADBN TV was killed in a tragic accident at Lugbe Bus Stop, Abuja, on Dec 20, 2025.…

Kidnappers, bandits are terrorists ~ FG File copy: Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris. … a shift from treating them as ordinary criminals. The Federal Government has officially designated kidnappers and violent armed groups as terrorists, marking a major escalation in Nigeria’s response to abductions, attacks on farmers, and community violence. The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, during the end-of-year press briefing in Abuja. This move signals a shift from treating mass kidnappings and rural attacks as ordinary crimes to confronting them under full counterterrorism measures. “Henceforth, any armed group or individual that kidnaps…

Tax reform: January 1, best time for implementation to avoid adverse effects — Oyedele Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele. Photo: State House … 98 per cent of workers suffer multiple taxation if the laws were not enforced. Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has warned that delaying the implementation of the new tax laws beyond January 1, 2026, could have severe consequences for workers and businesses across Nigeria. His warning comes amid controversy over alleged discrepancies between the tax laws passed by the National Assembly and…

Mastercard Boosts Africa Acceptance Network by 45% in 2025, Accelerating the Continent’s Digital Economy * Major leap in digital payments access as Mastercard expands presence, products and financial inclusion initiatives * New market entries, new hires and SME-focused collaborations unlock scale for Africa’s $1.5 trillion digital payments opportunity Mastercard has grown its acceptance network across Africa by 45 per cent in 2025 – a major milestone that brings millions more consumers and small businesses into the continent’s fast-expanding digital economy.This accelerated progress underscores the strong advancement of digital payments, technology, and innovation in Africa—a transformation that traditionally would have taken…

CAF launches annual African Nations League CAF president, Patrice Motsepe. FILE PHOTO The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the African Nations League, a new annual competition designed to showcase the continent’s top national teams and players. CAF announced that the league will provide a consistent, world-class platform for senior national teams to compete, giving African players greater exposure and opportunities to display their talent on a continental stage. In a statement posted on its X handle on Monday, CAF said: “CAF launches exciting new African Nations League and guarantees that CAF will host, every year, a world-class…