Tag: Federal Government

“I won’t file my taxes until Tinubu does” — Lawyer dares FG

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Lawyer dares FG

A human rights lawyer, John Chinedu, has vowed not to file his tax returns by March 31, 2026, unless President Bola Ahmed Tinubu publicly does the same. In a Facebook post yesterday, Chinedu said leaders must first show transparency before demanding compliance from citizens. He wrote: “The era where followers pay taxes while leaders loot public funds is over. If the President wants Nigerians to comply with tax laws, he should lead by example and show proof of his own tax returns”. He accused political leaders of misusing public funds…

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Banditry: FG to deploy military retirees to secure ungoverned areas

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FG to deploy

The Federal Government has announced plans to deploy military retirees to help secure Nigeria’s ungoverned spaces, as part of broader efforts to strengthen national security and stimulate economic activities in conflict-affected areas. The initiative follows the inauguration of an 18-member committee by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), charged with reclaiming ungoverned spaces for economic viability and repositioning the ‘Nigerian Legion Corps of Commissionaires and Veterans’. The committee was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Abuja.  A statement issued yesterday by the Ministry’s Deputy…

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FG takes giant leap in defence manufacturing with Turkish deal

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FG on Turkish deal

A Turkish company operating within Nigeria’s expanding defence industrial ecosystem, DICON-D7G, is facilitating access to Turkish companies that meet strict international quality and compliance standards in the supply of defence and aerospace materials, components and spare parts. The chief executive of DICON-D7G, Osman Chennar,  in an issued statement yesterday in Kaduna, said that the firms were globally recognised for their expertise in military hardware production, precision Engineering and advanced defence technologies. According to him, DICON-D7G drew on industry experts, including retired military Generals and professionals from other Nigerian security agencies,…

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‘FG bans mining within 10km radius of bridges nationwide’ – Umahi

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FG bans mining

The Federal Government has banned all forms of mining activities within a 10-kilometre radius of bridges across the country. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, announced the directive during a press briefing in Enugu at the weekend, following an inspection of ongoing projects in the South-East zone. He said the ban would curb the destruction of roads and bridges and enhance public safety According to Umahi, the directive, which aligns with decisions of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), is aimed at strengthening the structural integrity of bridges nationwide. He added…

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New tax laws: FG pauses implementation guidelines amid uncertainty over final text

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FG suspends tax laws

The Federal Government has suspended the issuance of implementation guidelines for Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws following uncertainty over the final approved version of the legislation. The Chairman of the Presidential Tax Reform Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this during the ‘2026 Economic Outlook’ event organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, (ICAN), in Lagos. According to him, the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) have been directed to halt all implementation processes until clarity is achieved on the authentic version of the laws. Oyedele…

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FG finally signs, unveils renegotiated agreement with ASUU

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FG ASUU agreement

The Federal Government has finally signed a renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU), to address the incessant strikes in Nigeria’s public tertiary schools. The agreement was unveiled yesterday, at a ceremony held at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) headquarters in Abuja. The meeting was preceded over by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa and the Minister of state for education, Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad. The new agreement is as a result of renegotiation between a federal government committee and ASUU concluded in 2025. The agreement effectively…

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FG mandates crypto-transactions be linked to Tax IDs, NINs

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FG mandates crypto

Nigeria has introduced a new requirement mandating that cryptocurrency transactions be linked to Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) and National Identification Numbers, (NINs). The policy is aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight, improving tax compliance, and enhancing transparency within the country’s growing digital asset eco-system. Under the new framework, individuals and entities engaging in crypto transactions will be required to provide verifiable identification details. Officials say the move aligns with broader efforts to formalise the digital economy, curb illicit financial flows, and ensure that crypto-related activities are captured within Nigeria’s tax and…

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“FG, NASS committed to peaceful Nigeria” – Akpabio

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Akpabio on FG NASS

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said that the Federal Government and the 10th National Assembly are committed to restoring Nigeria as one of the most peaceful and secure countries in Africa. Akpabio, who was represented by the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Peter Nwebonyi, at the Inter-Denominational Church Service for the Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2026, held in Abuja yesteray, said the government was focused on building a peaceful and secure environment that would allow present and future generations to thrive. “Let me assure you that the Federal Government,…

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FG inaugurates ₦40bn CCTV centre on 3rd Mainland Bridge

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FG 3rd Mainland bridge

…Rules out tolling The Federal Government yesterday inaugurated the ₦40 billion Close-Circuit Television Camera (CCTV) Centre of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The CCTV centre was built by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, (CCECC). Inaugurating the centre, the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, said that the current administration met a ‘very terrible Third Mainland Bridge.’ While answering journalists’ questions after the inauguration, the Minister said the Federal Government has no plan to toll the rehabilitated bridge. “We will not engage in construction on this bridge because it…

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FG, ASUU to sign agreement Jan. 14

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FG, ASUU to sign

The Federal Government is set to formally sign an agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU), following weeks of negotiations. The development may be linked to the 40% salary increase for academic staff proposed by the FG last month and accepted by the union. A circular issued by the Ministry of Education invited Vice-Chancellors and Registrars of federal universities to witness the signing ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Conference Hall, Abuja.  The circular, dated January 5, titled:…

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