The Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has intensified efforts to diversify its revenue sources through commercial agriculture, with the institution recording its maiden cassava harvest as part of a broader strategy to strengthen practical education, promote food security and generate sustainable income. Speaking with journalists during the harvest at the institution’s commercial farm in Ilorin, the...
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​New Fiscal Reforms: Customs Trains Staff to Ensure Tax Compliance
‎The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), commenced a two-day training programme for officers and men of NCS on the Federal Government’s new tax policies, as part of efforts to ensure that personnel fully understand their obligations under the country’s evolving tax system.‎‎The training, which began on Wednesday, 17,...
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FG Boosts Sickle Cell Diagnosis and Treatment to Close Survival Gap
​Action Reinforces Tinubu’s Vision for an Equitable, Resilient Health System ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing equitable, high-quality sickle cell care for all Nigerians, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status. Speaking at the 2026 World Sickle Cell Day Press Briefing in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and...
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TALK IS CHEAP — UMAHI TO PRESIDENT TINUBU’S CRITICS AS FG MOVES TO COMMENCE NEW CARTER BRIDGE, RESTORE EKO BRIDGE
The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to restoring critical infrastructure in Lagos State, while applauding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership and vision in driving transformative projects across the country. Speaking during an inspection of ongoing federal road and bridge projects in Lagos on Thursday, June...
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Customs, World Bank Conclude Two-Week PCA Mission to Strengthen Audit Operations
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the World Bank Group under the Accelerated Revenue Mobilisation Reform (ARMOR) Programme, has concluded a two-week Technical Assistance Mission on Post Clearance Audit (PCA). The programme held from 1 to 12 June 2026 focused on strengthening compliance management, revenue assurance, and trade facilitation through modern audit practices....
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Customs, American Business Council Deepen Trade Collaboration
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the American Business Council (ABC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade relations and addressing bottlenecks affecting business operations through sustained public-private sector engagement. The resolution was reached during the quarterly meeting held on 16 June 2026 at the Service Headquarters in Abuja, where discussions centred on improving trade...
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ISSUES TRANSITION GUIDELINES FOR TAX ACTS 2025
The Federal Government has issued the General Guidelines for the implementation of the Tax Acts 2025, setting out the process for transition from the repealed tax laws to the new tax framework effective from January 1, 2026. Issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance, the Guidelines provide direction to taxpayers, tax practitioners, revenue authorities and...
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FAAC SHARES N2.300 TRILLION MAY 2026 REVENUE TO FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
‎The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N2.300 trillion among the Federal Government, State Governments and Local Government Councils as revenue allocation for May 2026.‎‎The allocation was confirmed at the June 2026 meeting of FAAC following the consideration of revenue receipts for the month of May.‎‎The total distributable revenue of N2.300...
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Benue Tech Boost: First Lady Unveils NITDA ICT Centre, Expanding Digital Access
​ The Federal Government’s drive for nationwide digital inclusion achieved a significant milestone with the official commissioning of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Community IT Centre in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State. Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, unveiled the new facility, describing it as a strategic investment in human...