Nigeria Revenue Service Unveils Official Logo to Replace FIRS

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has officially unveiled its logo, marking the formal transition from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) following the enactment of the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Act, 2025. The unveiling ceremony, held on Wednesday in Abuja, comes months after President Bola Tinubu signed the enabling law in June […]

Tinubu Assures Nigerians of Stronger Economy, Improved Security in 2026

By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism that 2026 will be a year of greater prosperity, stability and inclusive growth for Nigeria, assuring citizens that the economic reforms embarked upon by his administration are already yielding measurable results. In a New Year address to the nation on January 1, 2026, the President said […]

Nigeria’s PMI Rises to 57.6 Points, Hits Five-Year High — CBN

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the country’s business activity expanded to its strongest level in about five years in December, with the Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 57.6 points. In a statement issued on Tuesday night by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, the apex bank […]

Nigeria Posts $4.6bn Balance of Payments Surplus in Q3 2025 – CBN

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says Nigeria recorded an overall Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of $4.60 billion in the third quarter of 2025, a turnaround from the deficit recorded in the previous quarter. According to the CBN in a satement on Tuesday night, the improvement was driven by a current […]

No Extension for July 30, 2026 Recapitalisation Deadline – NAICOM

NAICOM announces that 43 insurance and reinsurance companies have met new minimum capital requirements after a 12-month recapitalisation exercise.

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has declared that there will be no extension of the July 30, 2026 recapitalisation deadline for insurance companies operating in Nigeria. The Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Ayo-Omosehin, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking at a seminar for insurance journalists. He was represented at the event […]

NDIC Seeks Exemption from 50% Cost-to-Income Policy

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says it is seeking an exemption from the Federal Government’s 50 per cent cost-to-income ratio policy. The NDIC cited its impact on the Corporation’s ability to build a strong Deposit Insurance Fund and respond effectively to bank failures. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of NDIC, […]

PTAD Expresses Readiness to Collaborate With States on Pension Administration

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has reaffirmed its willingness to work with state governments to improve pension administration. This is particularly in the area of verification and payment processes, stressing that provided such collaboration is formally requested. PTAD’s Assistant Director, I.T department, Adamu Ismaila, stated this on the sideline of an […]

New Tax Framework to Cut Operating Costs for Airlines — FG

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has dismissed claims that Nigeria’s new tax laws will negatively affect the aviation industry. Rather it is insisting that the reforms are designed to ease long-standing cost pressures on airlines rather than worsen them. In a statement on monday, the committee acknowledged the genuine […]

Reps Minority Caucus Seeks Suspension of New Tax Laws

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to stop the implementation of the newly enacted tax laws, citing ongoing allegations of unlawful alterations to the versions passed by the National Assembly. The call follows comments by the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy […]

We Stood by Tinubu in Difficult Times, Wike Reaffirms Loyalty

By Sofiat Adenekan-Abul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu. He said those who stood by the President when it was politically difficult will continue to support him now that things are easier. Wike said he and his supporters openly backed Tinubu during […]

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