Ex-Kaduna Governor El-Rufai warns Nigeria's security focus has shifted from citizen protection to regime security, urging a return to a constitution-based framework.
Nigeria's banks face a March 2026 recapitalisation deadline. Top performers like Access and Zenith exceed targets, while others risk mergers or exits if they fail.
Nigeria’s new Tax Act tightens filing timelines, raises penalties, and signals tougher enforcement as authorities prepare for full implementation.
Nigeria’s state governments and the Federal Capital Territory received a total of N2.45 trillion from the federal government between March 2024 and August 2025.
In 2025, Lagos accounted for 52% of Nigeria's VAT, reinforcing its economic dominance, while new tax reforms threaten future revenues amid regional disparities.
Nigeria's external reserves rose by $66m to $46.11bn in January, boosted by strong Brent crude prices and a near two-year high naira, showing improved confidence.
Nigerians face urgent tax compliance warnings as less than 5% file annual returns. Government stresses filing obligations to avoid penalties and audits.
The CBN's revised exchange rate aids importers as the naira appreciates against the dollar, ending January strong at N1,386, bolstered by rising external reserves.
The naira strengthens against the dollar, reaching N1,386.55, reflecting improved FX stability and optimism for 2026 amid rising foreign investments and oil inflows.
The LIRS has announced a one-week extension for the submission of employers’ annual tax returns, shifting the deadline from February 1 to February 7.
Nigeria's naira soars to ₦1,392 per dollar amid improving liquidity and rising external reserves of $46.07bn, while analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook
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