By Abdullahi Ismaila Ahmad, Ph.D. The public hearings conducted recently by the two Chambers of the National Assembly have elicited positive responses from a broad spectrum of Nigerians, cutting across regional interest groups, government agencies, civil society groups, concerned individuals, the academia, and Labour Unions, among diverse others. Contrary to a few dissensions hitherto expressed in the media, almost all the stakeholders who spoke during the week-long sessions were unanimous in their declaration that the hallowed Chambers should pass the tax reform bills after a clean-up of the grey areas. The public hearings were auspicious for all Nigerians desirous of…
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By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau A gender-lens impact investing firm, EHA Impact Ventures (EIV), has invested $2 million in EHA Clinics, a prominent network of primary care facilities in Nigeria, with the aim of expanding the Clinic’s services to new locations, extend its clinical service lines, and enhance its community outreach programs to improve healthcare access in Nigeria. Prompt News reports that the firm announced its investment at a panel session at the Sankalp Africa Summit 2025, a premier convening of impact investors, social enterprises, and development leaders, said a press statement issued afterwards. The announcement highlighted the importance…
BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE BY PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU TO FORMER PRESIDENT OLUSEGUN OBASANJO, GCFR, ON HIS 88TH BIRTHDAY Today, as former President Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo turns 88, I pay a special tribute to an extraordinary leader and statesman who has made enormous contributions to Nigeria’s development and whose life for the past six decades is woven deeply into the fabric of Nigeria’s history. Providence has constantly thrust General Obasanjo to the forefront at critical junctures in Nigeria’s story. He served the country meritoriously in the Nigerian Army. As a Colonel, fate beckoned on him while commanding the Third Marine Division to receive…
By Andrew Abah, ABUJA The excitement of the 13th edition of the ECOWAS African Wrestling tournament is gradually reaching its boiling point with barely 48 hours to the start of the event in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. All the participating countries are currently rounding off their traveling preparations to arrive in Abuja for the tournament that holds from March 6th to 8th 2025, at the prestigious Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Ten West African Wrestling powerhouses including Benin Republic, Cote d’Ivoire , the Gambia , Ghana , Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Liberia , Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo will…
Shell has called for the development of infrastructure to promote the growth of domestic gas and monetisation of the resource. “The infrastructure will support the delivery of gas from producers to consumers in an efficient way that is also transparent and cost effective,” Managing Director Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) Ralph Gbobo said at a panel session at the just concluded Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja. Ralph described infrastructure as the bedrock of a thriving gas industry, citing the Escravos – Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) which feeds the domestic gas market as an example. He said: “If we can fully implement…
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed with a wave of the hand the reports indicating the Commission is ready to recommence the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and replacement of lost Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) on May 27, 2025. Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the INEC Chairman, Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi disclosed this on Tuesday night while reacting to the reports making the round that CVR will soon start. A press statement made available to journalists by Oyekanmi read: “The attention of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has been drawn to a misleading…
***Describes Iredia as Symbol of Professionalism By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has commended the Federal Government for approving the Tonnie Iredia University of Communication (TIUC), Benin City, which aims at promoting functional system of education in the country. Dr. Ike Neliaku, President, Chairman of Council of NIPR who made the commendation in Abuja on Tuesday via a congratulatory letter to Prof. Tonnie Iredia, said that such sector specific form of education creates the platform for institutions to produce fit-for-purpose graduates against what is obtained today in the society. “The Tonnie Iredia University…
By Tony Obiechina Abuja His Royal Majesty Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has commended TAJBank Nigeria for its partnership with Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Kazakhstan, to promote non-interest banking, boost Nigeria’s merchandize trade with Asian countries, and improve the country’s foreign exchange (FX) earnings. The foremost traditional ruler in Yorubaland lauded the TAJBank’s management on the collaboration during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abuja, which formalizes the framework between the two partners to leverage the opportunities of non-interest banking for the benefits of Nigerians, Asians and their businesses. The royal father, who recalled TAJBank’s…
By Arabinrin Aderonke If Nigerians genuinely seek economic growth and financial stability, we must recognize that taxation is not a choice. It is a necessity. When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu introduced the Tax Reform Bills in October 2024, it signified another move toward creating a more efficient, transparent, and equal tax system (similar to removing fuel subsidies). As with every big reform or decision, there will always be people who see change as an opportunity and those who see it as a threat. For many years, Nigeria’s tax structure was inefficient, with leakages, multiple taxes, and an overreliance on oil…
NLNG has called for energy security to be made national priority and emphasised the need for proactive measures to protect energy infrastructure and drive sustainable growth. Speaking at a panel session titled “Driving Cross-Continental Investments: Scaling Africa’s Energy Frontier” at the 8th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES), Philip Mshelbila, NLNG’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), highlighted the growing concerns over gas infrastructure security, noting that while improvements have been recorded in securing oil assets, that gas infrastructure remains vulnerable, and without adequate protection which will lead to underperformance in the industry. Mshelbila stated that NLNG was focused on…