The cost of revenue collection by Nigeria’s key revenue-collecting agencies—namely the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)—has continued to rise despite improved technology that has made revenue collection easier and more efficient. The NCS receives 7 per cent of customs levies and duties, the FIRS […]
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Human-trafficking The festering rights abuse, killings, exploitation, rape, and horror associated with human trafficking over the years have made it compelling for the government to devise a comprehensive strategy to check this “modern slavery.” According to a report (Al Jazeera), Eniola (not real name), 28, abandoned her domestic work in Nigeria and jumped at the […]
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Major opposition parties in the country have kicked against the Federal Government’s plan to spend N14.3 billion for the procurement of new computers for 20 of its Ministries, Departments and Agencies as highlighted in the 2025 Appropriation Bill. The criticism comes two weeks after Tinubu presented a N49.7 trillion budget to the joint session of […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Nigeria’s diplomatic relations with Australia are facing potential strain following a series of counter-travel advisories issued by both nations. The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a warning to its citizens, advising them to exercise increased vigilance while travelling to Australia. This advisory comes as a direct response to rising reports […]
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In response to mounting opposition, President Bola Tinubu has started sending emissaries to the northern elite to clear the way for the passage of the tax reform bills. Sources in the Presidency said he was also consulting with the political class for support on the bills. An official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because […]
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Some Nigerian pastors In this report, Olufemi Adediran examined some 2024 prophecies of popular Nigerian pastors and prophets and how many of them went unfulfilled. While looking at the predictions for 2025, some Christian leaders advised preachers to de-emphasise such practices. From megachurches to smaller congregations, New Year’s Eve services are often marked by pastors, […]
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Marketers eye petrol loading February Oil marketers have started loading Automotive Gas Oil (diesel), and Kerosene from the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company. Dealers confirmed this to Sunday Punch on Friday, as they demanded Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) from the recently rehabilitated plant. WRPC, under the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, came […]
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President Bola Tinubu has led the 36 state governors, the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and other sympathisers to condole the People and Government of Ondo State over the passage of the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mr Temitayo Oluwatuyi. Oluwatuyi, who was popularly known as Tukana, died on Saturday, 16 days after he […]
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By Olusola Adeyegbe Do you recall the three wise men who journeyed to Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago? Their mission was not merely to discover the birthplace of the Lord Jesus and present Him with gifts. It was far more profound, rooted in divine purpose and orchestration. These men were specially guided and guarded by […]
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Oil marketers, under the auspices of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, have charged the Federal Government to privatize government-owned refineries, encourage competition, enhance transparency and accountability and invest in infrastructure to enhance operations in the downstream sector of the petroleum industry. They specifically asked for the privatisation of the 125,000 barrels […]
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