The National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), chaired by Mr. Joseph Tegbe, has commenced structured stakeholder engagements to ensure a humane, inclusive, and well-coordinated implementation of the new Tax Acts, as the country undertakes significant fiscal reforms. The Committee aims to bridge the gap between policy intent and execution by promoting clarity, managing expectations, and ensuring that implementation reflects the realities of businesses, citizens, and all levels of government, working closely with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and the Presidential Fiscal Policy Reform Committee (PFPRC) As part of its initial consultations, the committee leadership team met with the Presidential Fiscal…
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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive digital development following the completion of a two-day digital literacy training for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Abuja. Expanding digital economy, the programme, organized under NITDA’s Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) initiative, the programme trained 50 participants in practical digital skills to enhance their participation in Nigeria. Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, the Director-General, In his remarks, stated the programme reflects on the agency’s determination to ensure accessibility remains a core component of national digital transformation efforts. Genuine digital advancement cannot be realized without the inclusion of persons with…
As Nigeria’s population continues to grow, estimated by the United Nations Population Fund to reach over 237 million by 2025—so does the volume of waste generated across the country. With over 32 million tonnes of solid waste produced annually according to the World Bank, the pressure on city authorities and private stakeholders to develop sustainable waste management systems has never beengreater. Among the most transformative responses to this challenge is the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy, introduced in 2014 through the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA). This policy gave birth to the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance…
Ogun State Governor, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has clarified circulating reports suggesting a confrontation between him and the Council of Afobajes regarding the Awujale selection. According to official sources, these claims are completely false and misleading. The Governor held a respectful consultative meeting with the Council of Afobajes, consistent with meetings he held in the past with the Olori Ebis that were hitherto polarized which fostered their harmonization and, through such earlier engagements, he also persuaded one of the kingmakers to withdraw a filed litigation. The discussions he had focused on matters of mutual concern in the interest…
JMG has successfully delivered an engineering upgrade for Quick Buy Supermarket in Kano, completing a fully integrated solution that combined power generation, HVAC, and electrical infrastructure into one coordinated project. This installation reinforces JMG’s position as one of the leading generator companies in Nigeria, a top HVAC company in Nigeria, and a trustedelectrical engineering provider, capable of executing complex, multi-division projects under a single umbrella. The Quick Buy supermarket required a partner with the technical capacity to manage power reliability challenges, cooling demands, and electrical safety concerns simultaneously. Instead of engaging multiple contractors, the supermarket chose JMG for its ability to deliver a turnkey, end-to-end solution that…
By Olumide Iyanda The ninth edition of the Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, is once again a reminder that Africa’s music industry has never lacked talent, energy or global relevance. What it has often lacked are strong continental platforms that can outlive their moment and resist the familiar cycle of early promise and quiet collapse. Tagged Unstoppable Africa, the series of events held in Lagos over five days from January 7 to 11, 2026, reflected the creativity, resilience and steady growth that have sustained AFRIMA for more than a decade. Too many promising platforms have risen, shone briefly and disappeared. That…
The Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF) has announced the commencement of a series of national and international commemorative activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of former Nigerian Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed (GCFR). Observed in February 2026, the golden anniversary offers a moment of national reflection on the enduring legacy of a leader whose brief but transformative tenure redefined governance, restored discipline in the civil service, and positioned Nigeria as a principled voice for justice, unity, and Pan-Africanism on the global stage. Speaking on the significance of the milestone, Dr. Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode, CEO, Murtala Muhammed Foundation,…
The Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metro will on Saturday, January 24, 2026, officially commission its flagship community project, the renovation and equipping of wards C1 and C2 at the General Hospital Odan, Lagos, valued at over N100 million. The project is led by Rotarian Engr Alexander Chukwu, PMP, FNSE, FNIEEE, the United President of the club for the 2025 to 2026 Rotary year, and represents one of the most significant healthcare interventions undertaken by the club in recent years. The intervention includes a comprehensive upgrade of the hospital wards, with old windows in wards F1 and F2 replaced with durable…
Destiny Boy The father of late Afrobeat singer, Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has appealed to the public for help following the disappearance of his son’s SUV, days after the artiste’s death. In a now-trending video on Tuesday, the grieving father expressed concern over the whereabouts of the vehicle, revealing that it was allegedly returned to the dealership shortly after Destiny Boy’s passing, but has not been seen since. He explained that the SUV was purchased from Lycon Autos and that he accompanied his son to complete the transaction. According to him, the dealership provided a driver to…
Oxygen X Finance Company, a subsidiary of Access Holdings and a leader in Africa’s digital lending landscape, today announced it has achieved two globally recognized ISO certifications: ISO 27001:2022 for Information Security Management and ISO 22301:2019 for Business Continuity Management. These dual certifications capture Oxygen X’s ongoing commitment to protecting customer data,enhancing operational resilience, and maintaining the highest international standards in digitalfinancial services. They further position the company as a trusted, secure, and futureready lendingpartner for millions across the continent. ISO 27001:2022 is the world’s premier standard for information security management systems. Byachieving this certification, Oxygen X demonstrates that it…