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NIMC debunks reports of breach of its database

Steps to take to get your NIN

by NM Personal Finance

January 23, 2021

Getting your national identification number is free and would not take you a lot of time if you follow the...

FG invalidates SIM integration using BVN generated NIN, applicants must visit NIMC offices

FG commences NIN enrollment for foreign diplomats

January 23, 2021

The NIMC has announced that it has started the enrolment of NIN for foreign diplomats in Nigeria.

NPA threatens to bar Egina FPSO from Nigeria Waterways.

NPA launches Electronic Truck call-up system

January 23, 2021

NPA has launched an electronic truck call-up system designed for the management of truck movement and access to and from...

AstraZeneca suspends COVID-19 vaccine final stage trial over safety concerns, COVID-19: J&J starts vaccine trials on humans after success on monkeys

WHO warns Africa in danger of being left behind in Covid-19 vaccination

The WHO has warned that Africa is in danger of being left behind in Covid-19 vaccination.

FG seeking approval from National Assembly for $1.2 billion agric loan, Capital market to get more tax incentives - FG , FEC reviews Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas project contract, approves $2.571 billion, FG to reduce N1.5 trillion from 2020 budget due to coronavirus, Proposed N12.43 trillion deficit for 2023 budget, disturbing- Senate

FG gives reasons for sale of government assets to fund 2021 budget

The Minister of Finance has disclosed that the FG wants to sell some of its assets to fund the 2021...

Access Bank vs. Seplat: Of subterfuge and corporate brutality

Court suspends Mareva injunction, orders opening of Seplat’s corporate offices

by Omokolade Ajayi

The Court of Appeal has suspended the interim order issued by a Federal High Court sealing the corporate Offices of...

NASENI, Public holidays, President Buhari to scrap NNPC, PPPRA as he submits new PIB to National Assembly, Buhari says there is no provision for fuel subsidy in revised 2020 budget, President Muhammadu Buhari to address Nigerians on Monday, receives update and recommendations from PTF, President Buhari earmarks N420 billion for N-Power, GEEP and others under NSIP in 2021, Buhari approves the appointment of Dr Orji as the new boss of NEITI

Buhari directs FIRS, others to ensure strict compliance of tax payment by foreign firms

President Buhari has directed the FIRS and other related government agencies to ensure strict compliance of tax payments by foreign...

Nigeria to establish solar PV projects with $1.5 billion loan FG secured in August 2022

Renewable energy critical driver of Africa’s post-COVID-19 recovery and prosperity

by Adeyemi Adebayo

Renewable energy will be a critical driver of Africa’s post-COVID-19 growth recovery and economic prosperity.

CBN has disbursed N14.35 billion to DisCos for meter procurement – FG

The CBN has disbursed a total of N14.35 billion to DisCos to cover the procurement of meters.

land borders to be reopened soon, Finance, Ministaer, vow to recover AMCON debt through issuance of promissory notes, FG reiterates stance on IPPIS as ASUU threatens strike, Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed identifies capital market as key driver for economic growth , Nigeria has paid $1.09 billion to service its debts in 2019 , Dividends on oil proceeds will be taxed - FG , State governments own most bad roads - Finance Minister says, Budget deficit increases by N351.98 billion, as FG misses revenue target, Economy: Funding MSMEs in Nigeria , Finance Bill: New tax regime to take effect from Jan 2 - FG , Again, Finance Minister argues that Nigeria is not in debt distress , ECOWAS: Single currency regime not kicking off in 2020 , FG: CBN holds N43 billion stamp duty charges collected by banks , FG may shift deadline to deactivate bank accounts without tax verification, Confusion as ministry and presidency disagree over Finance Act start date, 7.5% VAT: Implementation to begin Feb 1 – FG , Finance Minister: Nigeria to go into recession if ..., Foreign tech companies that will now pay tax to FGN: see the criteria

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FG says Excess Crude Account balance now stands at $72.4 million