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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is set to intensify its clampdown on illicit financial flows (IFFs), tax evasion, and trade mispricing as part of efforts to safeguard Nigeria’s financial integrity and boost revenue collection. In a statement issued by Dare Adekanmbi, Special Adviser on Media to the FIRS Chairman, …

The EduFuture Conference 2025, held on July 10 at the American Corner Ikeja, brought together a powerful coalition of voices committed to reimagining education across Africa. From government advisors and EdTech leaders to grassroots advocates and nonprofit founders, the conference delivered one resounding message: Africa’s education future must be built on equity, innovation, …

  …CTSR Group Chairman’s Guards Arrested as Police Aid Tenant Who Issued Dud Cheque A deeply troubling drama is unfolding in Lagos, where respected business magnate and Group Chairman of CTSR Group Ltd, Funke Otti, is facing targeted harassment from senior police authorities- despite possessing a valid Magistrate Court order …

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) heartily commends the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for its proactive and commendable initiative in establishing 24/7 functioning emergency response centres dedicated to addressing school-related emergencies across the country. This landmark effort, led by the National Coordinator of the Schools Protection Squad (SPS), CP …

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is set to launch a new digital portal for the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Automated Card (CERPAC) application process. The NIS in a statement signed by ACI Akinlabi, the Public Relations Officer on Wednesday, the portal which will kick off on August 1, 2025 …

Ayodele Fayose, a former governor of Ekiti State has been acquitted and discharged of 11 counts of money laundering and fraud involving ₦3.3 billion. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos in a ruling delivered on Wednesday morning, upheld Fayose’s no-case submission, stating that the prosecution failed …

The Founder and Chief Consultant of B. Adedipe Associates Limited, Dr Biodun Adedipe, has emphasised the critical need for disciplined fiscal operations and a structured strategy to reduce Nigeria’s informal sector as essential pillars for achieving sustainable economic growth. He made the assertion on Wednesday at the Lagos Chamber of …

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has explained the reason for his absence at the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, which took place on Tuesday in Daura, Katsina State. Obi, whose absence drew criticism from some quarters given his political prominence and role as a former governor …

…Says he defies odds to build $20bn refinery   President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has urged wealthy Nigerians to invest in Nigeria, as it is the only way to build the nation. He said there is no two ways about it: real growth and development …

No fewer than ten higher institutions in Lagos are expected to converge at Atican Beach, Lekki, for the annual Lagos Campus Beach Soccer tournament scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025. Organized by the Lagos State Government in collaboration with BrandEscort Communications, the event will bring together top tertiary institutions across …