South Africa eases visa requirements for Nigerians
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that tourists from Nigeria can now apply for a visa without submitting a passport. Ramaphosa spoke on Tuesday at the opening of the 11th session…
Owa Obokun: Adeboye backs another RCCG pastor to become monarch
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has backed another pastor of the church and a Deputy Continental Overseer in…
Nigerian cinema industry revenues rise by 59% to N8.76bn
The Nigerian cinema industry has experienced notable growth in 2024, with box office revenue reaching N8.76 billion year-to-date, marking a 59 percent increase compared to the same period in…
Tinubu’s tax reforms will tackle elite recklessness, says Kukah
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Hassan Kukah, has expressed support for the proposed tax reform bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu, stating that they have the potential…
Low-income earners can withdraw total retirement savings — PENCOM
Low-earning pensioners are now permitted to withdraw their total retirement savings en bloc or continue to receive their monthly pension pending the approval of the Minimum Pension Guarantee. This is…
Dogara tells northerners to stop condemning Tinubu over tax bills
Yakubu Dogara, former speaker of the house of representatives, has urged northerners not to condemn President Bola Tinubu over the proposed tax reform bills. Speaking on Monday during Channels…
Nigeria’s $2.2bn eurobond issuance oversubscribed by $9bn, says FG
The Debt Management Office (DMO) says Nigeria has raised $2.2 billion in the international capital market through its latest eurobond auction. The development comes two years after the federal…
Peter Obi to FG: Consider impact of tax reform bills on all regions
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has urged the federal government to consider the overall impact of the tax reform bills on…
Taiwo Oyedele: No plan to use Alpha-Beta or any consultant to collect taxes
Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the presidential committee on tax policy and fiscal reforms, says there is no intention to engage Alpha-Beta Consulting or any consultant for tax collection. Oyedele…
Nigeria seeks South Africa’s backing to join G20, BRICS
Nigeria is seeking the support of South Africa to secure full membership in the G20 and BRICS. Bayo Onanuga, the presidential spokesperson, said in a statement on Monday that…
