Reps Approve Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills, Retain 7.5% VAT

The House of Representatives has approved four tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu, aiming to overhaul the nation’s tax system. The bills, however, underwent notable amendments during the legislative process. The approved bills—the Nigerian Tax Bill, Tax Administration Bill, Revenue Tax Board Bill, and Nigerian Revenue Service Establishment Bill—are designed to modernise the country’s tax system and boost revenue generation. The key amendments include retaining the Value Added Tax rate at the current...

President Tinubu: Economic Reforms Aimed at Protecting Future Generations

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed the rationale behind his administration’s economic reforms, stating that the primary motive is to protect the interests of future generations. “For 50 years, Nigeria was spending money of generations yet unborn and servicing the West coast of our subregion with fuel. It was getting difficult to plan for our children’s future,” he said. The President made these remarks at the State House in Abuja while receiving a delegation of...

Group commends Tinubu’s Economic Reform over Impressive Growth Performance

A policy group, Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has said has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s economic reform, saying that the impressive performance of the 2024 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is an affirmation of the good work the President is doing. The group in a press statement issued by its Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi M. Akinsiju on Friday noted that the performance of the Nigerian economy in the 12 months of last year beats projections made...

Dangote Refinery Sells Petrol At ₦825 Per Litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced another reduction in petrol prices, marking the second cut this month. In a statement issued Wednesday in Lagos, the company’s Head of Media Communications, Anthony Echiejina, confirmed a ₦65 reduction, bringing the ex-depot price down to ₦825 per litre from the previous ₦890 per litre. It described the move as a relief measure, particularly with Ramadan approaching, and a step towards supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic recovery...

Petrol Cost Drops Again as Dangote Refinery Cuts Price to ₦825 Per Litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has slashed the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to ₦825 per litre. The Head of Media Relations and Branding Communications at Dangote Group, Esan Sunday, announced the price adjustment in a statement on Wednesday. The latest reduction follows a previous cut from ₦950 to ₦890 per litre, marking a total decrease of ₦125 within a few weeks. “This recent price reduction will also ensure that Nigerians...

World Bank to Lend Nigeria $2.2bn in 2025 for Development Projects

The World Bank has outlined plans to provide Nigeria with a fresh $2.2 billion loan in 2025, with the funds earmarked for six development projects spanning economic recovery, education, health, and digital infrastructure. According to the Washington-based institution’s project list, the first tranche of $500 million is designated for the ‘Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Programme’ and is expected to be approved by 17 March. On 31 March, another $552 million will be...

Nigeria’s GDP Grows by 3.84% in Q4 2024

Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.84 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024, up from 3.46 per cent recorded in the previous quarter and the corresponding period of 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS report attributed the growth to the services sector, which expanded by 5.37 per cent and contributed 57.38 per cent to the total GDP. “The agriculture sector grew by 1.76 per cent, from the...

Nigeria’s Inflation Falls to 24.48% Following CPI Recalculation

Nigeria’s annual inflation rate declined to 24.48 per cent in January 2025 from 34.80 per cent in December 2024, following the adjustment of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported. The NBS explained that the rebasing exercise, which updated the reference basket of goods and services, was necessary to ensure that inflation measurement reflects current economic realities and consumer spending patterns. This marks the first CPI rebasing in Nigeria...

Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price to ₦890 Per Litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, from ₦950 to ₦890 per litre. The price adjustment takes effect from Saturday, 1st February 2025. A statement issued on Saturday by the refinery’s spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, described the price review as a “strategic adjustment” influenced by positive developments in the global energy and gas markets, as well as a decline in international crude oil prices....

NYSC DG Confirms Corps Members Will Receive ₦77,000 Allowance from February

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has assured corps members that they will begin receiving ₦77,000 as their monthly allowance starting from February 2025. Ahmed gave the assurance while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream II corps members in Katsina State. The Federal Government had earlier announced an increase in the monthly allowance from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000 in response to the reviewed minimum wage and rising inflation. However,...

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