FIRS clarifies new tax ID rules ahead of 2026 rollout
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has confirmed that from January 2026, the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) will automatically function as the…
IMPI calls for local arms production, increased funding for DICON
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has urged the Federal Government to prioritise local arms production as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture, with the Defence Industries…
Oyedele dismisses claims of discrepancies in new tax laws
Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has pushed back against the controversy surrounding the newly introduced tax laws, describing reports of inconsistencies as unfounded.…
Aisha Buhari recounts former president’s final days in new biography
The final days of former President Muhammadu Buhari after completing his eight-year tenure were deeply traumatic for his family, marked by prolonged illness and emotional strain. Buhari, who was in…
Tinubu on three-state trip, returns to Lagos for holidays
President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday depart Abuja on a three-state visit covering Borno, Bauchi and Lagos states, the Presidency has announced. In a statement issued on Friday by his…
Buhari cabal planted newspaper stories, says biographer
Charles Omole, a lawyer and author, has claimed that a powerful cabal within the late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration routinely planted stories in newspapers to influence what the commander-in-chief…
Tinubu meets NLC leaders in late-night talks ahead of planned nationwide protest
President Bola Tinubu late Tuesday night met with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in a last-ditch effort to avert the union’s proposed nationwide protest over rising insecurity across…
Dangote ups attacks, details how regulator spent $5m on children’s education abroad
Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group, has accused Farouk Ahmed, chief executive officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), of spending about $5 million on…
‘From soldier to statesman’: Tinubu pledges to sustain Buhari’s legacy
President Bola Tinubu has pledged that his administration will continue to sustain the legacies of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing them as rooted in discipline, integrity and the belief that…
US Congressman says Nigeria, US near security framework to tackle Boko Haram, ISIS
A United States congressman says Nigeria and the US are close to agreeing on a strategic security framework aimed at addressing Boko Haram, ISIS and other security threats in the…