Nigeria Strengthens Whistleblower Protection Policy
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has kicked off a two-day nationwide sensitization programme on the implementation of Nigeria’s Whistleblowing Policy. This is with a renewed commitment to protect whistleblowers and strengthen the fight against corruption. The event, by the Presidential Initiative on Continuous Audit (PICA), in Lagos, brought together government officials, anti-corruption agencies, private […]
FG Confirms ₦330bn Cash Transfers to 15 Million Vulnerable Households
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Federal Government has disbursed ₦330 billion to support poor and vulnerable Nigerians under the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO), reinforcing efforts to mitigate the impact of rising living costs. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed the update on Wednesday during a meeting of the […]
FG, States, LGs Share N2.23tn August Revenue — FAAC
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N2.225 trillion among the three tiers of government as federation account revenue for August 2025. According to a communiqué issued at the end of the FAAC meeting held on Wednesday in Abuja, the revenue comprised N1.479 trillion statutory revenue, N672.90 billion […]
NAICOM Partners with SDGs Initiative to Promote Youth Insurance Awareness
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has pledged to collaborate with the SDGs Synergy Initiative to raise awareness on insurance and strengthen youth involvement in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria. This is as the Deputy Commissioner for Insurance, Finance and Administration, Ekerete Ola Gam-Ikon, highlighted the Commission’s ongoing partnership with […]
RMAFC Launches Digital Transformation with New Performance Management System
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has launched a digital-driven Performance Management System (PMS) as part of efforts to modernise its operations and improve service delivery. Declaring open a staff training programme on the new PMS in Abuja, the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, OFR, reaffirmed RMAFC’s […]
Nigeria’s Tax Reforms Must Build Trust – Dogara
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has emphasized that Nigeria’s new tax reforms will only succeed if citizens trust the government to deploy resources responsibly. Speaking at the inaugural Distinguished Parliamentarian Lecture organized by the House of Representatives Press Corps, Dogara said: “True tax reform is not about raising […]
Not All Bank Deposits Are Taxable – FIRS
By Oluwakemi kindness The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that not all funds deposited in individual bank accounts are subject to taxation. The recent comment counters widespread misconceptions surrounding the recently passed tax reforms. Speaking at the inaugural parliamentarian lecture by the House of Representatives Press Corps, Special Assistant to the FIRS Chairman […]
Reps Push 12 Landmark Bills to Transform Nigeria’s Mining Sector
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has commenced deliberations on twelve landmark bills aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s solid minerals sector as a central pillar of economic diversification and national growth. The public hearing to this effect, organised by the House Committee on Solid Minerals, brought together government agencies, industry players, community representatives, and other […]
SEC Sets 2027 Deadline for Global Sustainability Standards Enforcement
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a phased plan to adopt the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) disclosure framework. SEC said the move will boost investor confidence, reduce information risks, and unlock greater access to international capital for Nigerian issuers. SEC Director-General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, stated this while speaking at […]
CBN Unveils PSV 2028 to Shape Nigeria’s Digital Payments Future
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled the Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028 (PSV 2028), a new strategic blueprint designed to deepen financial inclusion. The blueprint will also enhance interoperability, and position the country’s payments ecosystem as globally competitive. Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the PSV 2028 Project Committee in […]