President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to comprehensive tax reforms, aimed at creating a robust, transparent, and fair tax system that supports enterprise, reduces poverty, and delivers on national development goals. Speaking at the 27th Annual Tax Conference of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), themed: Taxation for Development: Policies, Law and Implementation, in Abuja today, President Tinubu highlighted the government’s efforts to restructure and modernize Nigeria’s tax administration and legal framework. Represented by the Minister of State for Finance Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, the President noted that the establishment of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal…
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The Federal Government has re-stated its commitment to curtailing the devastating effects of flooding across the country, to safeguard lives and national assets. The Secretary to The Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary General Services Office, Dr. Nnamdi Maurice Mberi made this disclosure during a meeting with Ministers and Chief Executive Officers of relevant Ministries and Agencies on the Prevention and Management of the Devastating Effect of flooding in Nigeria. He stressed on the ongoing efforts of the present administration in tackling the menace of flooding and climate change and further…
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has announced a major expansion of the Lassa Fever Coalition, welcoming three prominent regional health organisations. These include Corona Management Systems, Nigeria Health Watch, and Bloom Public Health as new partners in its mission to fight Lassa fever and fast-track vaccine access across the region. AHBN Launches Health Security Accountability Framework The announcement was made recently during the annual ECOWAS Assembly of Health Ministers Meeting, marking a significant step forward for the Coalition, which is supported by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) in Oslo / Bobo-dioulasso, Burkina Faso. The newly onboarded partners…
The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) have pledged to deepened institutional collaboration to enhance revenue monitoring and acrual to the Federation Account. The pledge was made when the Federal Commissioner representing Oyo State in RMAFC, who is also Chairman of the Inland Revenue Monitoring Committee of the Commission Hon. Abimbola Daniel Kolade led members of the Committee on a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service FIRS Dr. Zacch Adedeji. Nigeria’s Mining Revenue Hits N6.96bn in 2025-Minister Hon. Kolade said, “We are here as partners and friends…
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has called for enhanced collaboration between federal and state civil services to drive a more efficient, citizen-centered public administration. She made the declaration during the inaugural retreat for Head of the Civil Service of the Federation with Heads of Service and the FCT in Katsina. FG Names Heads for FMC Kafanchan, Orthopaedic Hospital Hawul With the theme, “Future of the Nigerian Civil Service: Harnessing Federal-State Collaboration for Accelerated Development”, the retreat brings together Heads of Service from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Jigawa State Council, has announced the appointment of Comrade Sani Muhammad Gumel and Comrade Usman Mohammed Usman, as Ex-Officio Members of the Council. These appointments are made in recognition of their unwavering commitment, professionalism, and contributions to the development of journalism in Jigawa State and beyond. NAN Bureau Chief emerges Secretary, NUJ Jigawa Council Ina a statement signed by Comrade Isma’ila Ibrahim Dutse Chairman, NUJ Jigawa State Council and Comrade Aisha Abba Ahmed Secretary, NUJ Jigawa State Council made available to newsmen. The statement explained that both individuals have consistently demonstrated a strong dedication…
The Kano State Government says it will collaborate with the Faculty of Communication, Bayero University, Kano, to offer a diploma programme for social media users involved in promoting the policies of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya,stated this at the end of a two-day workshop held in Kano. NIPHID Develops Curriculum for Diploma in Infectious Diseases Comrade Waiya said the training aims to improve how participants use social media to share information related to government activities. “The proposed diploma course will enhance participants’ capacity to effectively use social media platforms in…
The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA) has passed the Motor Vehicle Administration Bill 2025. The bill was considered in the committee of the whole and third reading during its plenary session presided over by Speaker Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore. Return of Official Vehicles Mandatory, KNSG Clarifies Amid Controversy Addressing newsmen after sitting, Majority Leader Alhaji Lawan Hussaini Dala stated that the new law aims to promote road sanity and improve compliance with driving regulations in the state. He explained that, the bill provides for the establishment of the Kano State Motor Vehicle Administration Agency, which will be tasked with…
Mrs Aisha Ahmed, the Bureau Chief of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Dutse, has emerged as the newly elected Secretary, Jigawa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), in a peaceful election that took place in Monday in Dutse. Comrade Ahmed is a bonifide member of the NUJ and previously held the position of Vice Chairperson, Nigeria Women of Journalists (NAWOJ) in Kano and was an active member of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, who also held the position of Secretary, at the Jigawa state Correspondents chapel. Others who won the election were Comrade Sama’ila Ibrahim as…
Abuja, Nigeria – May 13, 2025 – The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, will depart for Russia today to attend the 2025 International Property Market Exhibition and Conference. The two-day event, scheduled for May 15-16, 2025, will take place in Kazan, a prominent Russian city. CDA BUK Hosts 5th International Conference on Drylands During his official visit, Minister Ata will deliver a keynote address at the 2025 International Economic Forum, themed “Russia – Islamic – Kazan Forum.” The forum will provide a platform for the minister to showcase Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Housing Programmes,…