By Victor Ahiuma-Young ABUJA— The Federal Government has directed that the outstanding two-month wage award owed federal civil servants be paid on or before August 15, 2026, following a high-level meeting between the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, and the leadership of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has exempted the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) also known as cooking gas, Electricity Vehicle (EV) from 100 per cent payment of import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT). This was contained in the additional guidelines on Fiscal Incentives Under the Presidential Gas for Growth Initiative, which…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has confirmed that it paid N1.28 billion for solar streetlight projects outside its statutory mandate. TCN disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah. The clarification follows reports that the company disbursed N1.28 billion in May and June 2026 for solar streetlight projects. According…
(UK flag. Photo by Unsplash) The UK government has introduced new reforms that will require asylum seekers who can afford it to pay around £10,000 towards the cost of their housing and financial support before they can apply for settlement in Britain. The Home Office announced the measures via a statement online on Tuesday,…
In the current hectic digital economy, accuracy and speed are important success parameters for a business. Among the most neglected, yet essential details involved in conducting a business is the method you use for paying bills and getting money back. Using manual invoicing, follow-ups, and tracking of payments wastes time and causes numerous errors that…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the full payment of allowances and match bonuses for the Super Falcons, ahead of their final match against Morocco in the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The announcement was made on Thursday by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, who confirmed that all entitlements,…
Judith Amaechi, wife of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday denied that she received N4 billion monthly from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, had early this month alleged that the ex-minister’s wife collected N4 billion monthly from the interventionist agency. He also…
The Kogi State Government said it had cleared N98.8 billion in debts inherited from previous administrations, marking what officials described as a major step towards economic recovery and fiscal discipline. Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Asiwaju Idris, made the announcement Monday during a post-Executive Council briefing at the Government House in Lokoja. He…
The Nigerian government has been applauded for its innovative approach to student loans, where institutional fees are paid directly to tertiary institutions. Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, gave the commendation yesterday in Jos, Plateau State, when he received the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, ahead…
Every business owner’s dream is to earn profit while delivering in-demand solutions for their customers. And what better way to ensure smooth transactions than using a reliable digital payment solution? In our current fast-paced world, having an effective means of accepting payments isn’t just a convenience but a necessity. From traditional payment methods such…
