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By Peter Omopo The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has dismissed key aspects of a recent KPMG publication reviewing Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws, arguing that the report misinterpreted policy intentions and conflated professional opinion with factual analysis. In a formal response titled “Response to KPMG: Observations on Nigeria’s New Tax Laws,” the committee’s chairman, Taiwo Oyedele, acknowledged that the consulting firm raised some useful concerns, particularly around implementation risks and clerical or cross-referencing issues. However, he said much of the analysis failed to situate the reforms within their broader fiscal and economic context. Oyedele said several issues…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom” reminds us that life is not measured by how many years we celebrate, but by how wisely we live each day. While “Happy New Year” focuses on excitement, wishes, and fresh beginnings, this biblical prayer calls for reflection, responsibility, and intentional living. For individuals, it means valuing time, making meaningful choices, and prioritizing purpose over pressure. In marriages, it is a call to grow together deliberately communicating better, loving deeper, and not postponing care, respect, or change. A new year may…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, has successfully revalidated his electronic membership registration (e-registration) with the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Ward D registration point at Opebi Primary School, Opebi. Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo’s participation in the exercise aligns with the ongoing nationwide APC membership registration and revalidation, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the party’s grassroots structure, expanding its membership base and deepening internal democracy across the country. Hon. Moyosore encouraged party members and residents of Onigbongbo LCDA to actively participate in this exercise, describing it as a vital…

By Peter Omopo The Niger State Government has offered 100,000 hectares of land to the Federal Government for a large-scale housing and agricultural settlement programme aimed at boosting food security, rural livelihoods and inclusive economic growth. Governor Mohammed Bago disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Niger State Government, the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI). Speaking at the event, Bago said affordability and sustainability were central to the initiative, noting that the land contribution underscored the state’s commitment to the project. He described the…

By Peter Omopo The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has assured Nigerians that the 2027 General Election will be free, fair, transparent and driven by technology, warning that the Commission will not tolerate any form of misconduct in the electoral process. Prof. Amupitan gave the assurance on Friday in Lagos while addressing participants at the 2026 Induction and Strategic Retreat of INEC, holding from January 9 to 10. He said the retreat was designed to align the Commission’s institutional experience with the demands of a rapidly evolving electoral environment. According to him, INEC…

By Peter Omopo The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed the state’s ₦4.4 trillion 2026 Budget of Shared Prosperity into law, marking a major legislative milestone in the state’s fiscal planning for the coming year. The budget was approved on Thursday following the presentation of a report by the House Committee on Budget and Economic Planning, chaired by Hon. Saad Olumoh, during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. According to the Assembly, the 2026 appropriation prioritises infrastructure development, education, healthcare, economic growth and social development, with more than 52 per cent of the…

By Peter Omopo Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, has donated 30 operational vehicles to the Anambra State Police Command to strengthen security operations and enhance crime-fighting efforts across the state. The governor disclosed this in a statement shared on his official X handle on Friday, noting that the gesture underscores his administration’s commitment to boosting the capacity of law enforcement agencies and improving community safety in Anambra. Soludo said the vehicles were handed over to the Nigeria Police as part of ongoing efforts to consolidate recent gains in security, particularly following the launch of Operation Udo Ga Achi, the…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Government has introduced a new policy aimed at reducing the cost of education for parents, improving learning outcomes and promoting environmental sustainability through the use of reusable, high-quality textbooks in schools nationwide. The policy, jointly issued by the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suiwaba Sai’d, forms part of ongoing reforms to reposition Nigeria’s education sector while easing the financial burden on families. Under the new framework, schools are required to adopt standardised and durable textbooks designed to last between four and six years. The policy…

By Peter Omopo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has announced plans to roll out a new framework aimed at resolving consumer complaints arising from failed airtime and data purchases. Under the proposed arrangement, subscribers who are debited for airtime or data without receiving the service will be entitled to a refund within 30 seconds. The initiative is expected to address the growing number of complaints linked to unsuccessful transactions across telecommunications and banking platforms. In a statement issued on Thursday, the NCC’s spokesperson, Nneka Ukoha, said the framework was developed after…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, received the Deputy Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Mr. Olajuwon Akinyemi, on a courtesy visit at the council secretariat. Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo warmly welcomed Mr. Akinyemi and expressed appreciation for UBEC’s continuous support towards advancing basic education across local councils. He reiterated his administration’s resolve to prioritizing education as a critical pillar of development, noting that investments in education remain central to building a sustainable future for the younger generation in Onigbongbo