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New Tax Laws Don’t Impose 25% Levy On Building Materials, Others — Presidential Committee
The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has dismissed as false a viral video claiming that new tax laws will take effect in 2027 and impose a 25 per cent tax on funds meant for building materials and other transactions.
Senate Defends Decision On E-Transmission Of Election Results, Says Action Backed By Data
The Senate has said that empirical data guided its decision to make the electronic transmission of election results discretionary rather than mandatory in the ongoing reform of Nigeria’s electoral governance framework.
Elumelu meets Tinubu, says dollar scarcity over, FX market sorted
The foreign exchange market in Nigeria has been “totally sorted,” with businesses no longer plagued by the difficulties that once characterised access to dollars, Chairman of the United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu, has said.
Tinubu embarks on one-day visit to Kebbi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will headline the 61st edition of the 2026 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as the special guest of honour during his visit to Kebbi State on Saturday.
VP Shettima In Addis Ababa For 39th AU Summit
Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima is in Addis Ababa on Thursday to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government.
Sanwo-Olu pledges timely pension payments for retirees
The Lagos State Governor has reiterated the state government’s commitment to ensuring timely pension payments for retired civil servants, emphasising that public service does not end after leaving office.
Nigeria wins permanent seat on African Central Bank Board
Nigeria has secured a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank following deliberations at the 39th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, in what the Federal Government has described as a significant diplomatic milestone.
Layout Plan Approval: LASG Intensifies Enforcement On Non-Compliant Estates
The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Physical Planning, has intensified enforcement on estates without approved layout plans and building permits.
LASG Urges Residents To Embrace Culture Of Voluntary Cleanliness
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab on Thursday charged residents not to await the declaration of movement restriction before embracing voluntary cleanliness of their environment.
WAPA, LSETF Strengthen Partnership To Expand Economic Opportunities For Women In Lagos
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) to enhance access to funding, financial literacy, and enterprise support for women across the State.