Senator Abba Moro has urged a focused examination of Nigeria’s tax reform bills, warning that politicisation will only create regional divides.

THISDAY/Arise has invited nominations for 2025 awards, honoring Nigeria’s resilient leaders, institutions, and brands shaping democracy and innovation.

The Senate has set up a committee up to resolve contentious clauses in Tinubu’s tax reform bills with AGF Fagbemi.

Taiwo Oyedele has said swift action on tax reforms is essential to address rising inflation, business burdens, and economic hardships.

“All of the issues that affect the very poor, this tax law actually addresses—not against the poor, but in favor” says Bwala 

The Senate has approved the 2025-2027 MTEF-FSP, $75 oil benchmark, and 5.5% GDP growth by 2027.

Samuel Agbeluyi has highlighted the need for unified databases, BVN integration to track income and expenditure, enhancing tax efficiency in Nigeria.

The Presidential Advisory Committee on tax reforms has affirmed continued consultation on tax reforms, rejecting calls for bill withdrawal.

NLC’s Benson Upah has condemned the non-payment of the new minimum wage, saying it deepens poverty and fuels social vices.

Dr Shinkafi has criticised state governors for complaining about revenue sharing, stating many fail to develop and generate revenue.

President Tinubu has admitted difficulties in Nigeria, but promised comprehensive solutions for Nigeria’s tertiary education and socio-economic issues.

Nigeria and France have signed an MoU aiming to promote sustainable mining, secure critical minerals, and advance environmental rehabilitation in mining communities.

NSChE President Tony Ogbuigwe has confirmed Port Harcourt Refinery’s partial operation, with petrol, diesel, kerosene, and others being produced

President Tinubu has underscored agriculture’s strategic role in diversifying Nigeria’s economy and achieving food security.

Angola’s President Lourenço has invited Dangote to invest in refining, agriculture, and oil blocks as Lobito Refinery tender progresses.

Fisayo Soyombo has accused the Nigerian army’s acting spokesman of intentionally compromising his security by connecting him to oil bunkering.

Global leaders, including Tinubu, have celebrated Okonjo-Iweala’s reappointment as WTO Director-General for a second term.

Presidents Tinubu and Macron have signed agreements to enhance critical infrastructure, food security, and mutual trade worth over €300m.

Zenith Bank Plc launches its Paris branch, strengthening trade and financial ties between Europe and Africa.

Tinubu has called for strengthened Nigeria-France ties, urging investment in food security, education, energy, and solid minerals development.