By Adeyemi David The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, has said he is strengthened by President Bola Tinubu’s enduring belief in his leadership capacity ahead of the August 15 off-cycle election. Oyebamiji made the remark after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Monday evening in…
By Seun Ibiyemi In a decisive move to curb arbitrary tax enforcement and protect small businesses, the federal government on Tuesday unveiled new presumptive tax regulations that ban cash collections and roadside enforcement by subnational authorities for informal businesses. The announcement marks a major shift from legislation to practical implementation of Nigeria’s tax reforms. Read…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr. Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite. Uzoka-Anite has been reassigned to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning as Minister of State, marking her third portfolio in the current administration. Read also:Tinubu to Governors: We will establish State Police to…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called for urgent measures to consolidate and strengthen Nigeria’s domestic refineries through the provision of adequate and consistent crude oil supply, citing escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. National President of PETROAN, Dr. Billy Gillis-Harry, made the call on Tuesday…
By Adeyemi David Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will not succeed in next year’s elections, while declaring that he will support only candidates who align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. Speaking during his first live media chat of the year at his official residence…
Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has confirmed the appointment of Ms. Jumoke Olaniyan as its Group Chief Strategy Officer, a move aimed at strengthening executive leadership as the organisation advances its next phase of strategic growth and digital transformation. The Group announced the development on Monday, stating that the appointment would reinforce its drive for…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has thrown its weight behind Tinubu reforms mandating the direct remittance of all oil and gas revenue entitlements into the Federation Account, describing the move as a critical step toward strengthening fiscal transparency and stability across the country. Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Kwara State,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to strictly comply with the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) as part of efforts to strengthen budget credibility and promote fiscal discipline. Read also:Obasanjo praises Tinubu’s administration, outlines development agenda Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, issued the…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) to enforce strict Public-Private Partnership (PPP) compliance in the implementation of the National Gas Infrastructure Command Centre (NGCC), insisting the project must be fully privately financed without recourse to public funds or sovereign guarantees. The Director-General of the ICRC, Jobson Ewalefoh, disclosed this in…
By Adeyemi David The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, has explained why the party has thrown its full support behind the re-election of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office. Oyetola had on February 14 led the Osun APC…
