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FIRS Halts Tax Exemption Certificates in Nigeria

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has discontinued the issuance of tax exemption certificates to all categories of taxpayers, including pioneer status companies, non-governmental organisations, and free zone entities. In a public notice signed by its Executive Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, the agency declared that no further tax exemption certificates would be issued, warning that previously granted...
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Our Modern Agric Biotech Not Against Shariah –FG

The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency ( NBRDA) yesterday said the modern agric biotechnology it is developing is not anti Shariah, as being speculated by some misguided activists. This was even as it engaged the Islamic community in Abuja, sensitising them on the importance of adopting biotechnology to secure Nigeria’s food systems and agricultural...
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IGP: 5,488 Criminal Suspects Arrested In 2 Months

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, said yesterday that 5,488 criminal suspects were arrested during internal security operations across the country, between June and July. He added that 316 assorted firearms, 2,884 rounds of ammunition; as well as 216 stolen/unregistered vehicles were also recovered during the period under review. The police chief made...
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Nigeria’s FATF Invitation Hailed by FCC Chair

The Acting Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, Kayode Oladele, has hailed Nigeria’s invitation to participate in the Financial Action Task Force Style Regional Bodies Jurisdictions Guest Initiative for one year. In a statement on Monday, Oladele, who was a former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes, said the invitation enables...
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Focus on Maritime Trade & Strategic Goals

The International Chamber of Commerce Nigeria has announced that its 26th Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, 31st July 2025, in Lagos, with a strong focus on maritime trade and the organisation’s strategic direction for the years ahead. According to the Secretary-General of ICC Nigeria, Olubunmi Osuntuyi, the AGM will serve as a...
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Ogun Varsity Alumni Elects New Exco At AGM

The Ogun State University Alumni Association (OSUPAA) on July 27 held her 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM), where it also elected new Executive Committee members. Addressing the virtually held Annual General Meeting (AGM), outgoing President of the association, Mrs Funmilayo Olotu, expressed appreciation to all members of the association for their cooperation and support during...
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Access Bank Wins Best Bank in Ghana & Gambia

Access Bank has been named the Best Bank 2025 in Ghana and The Gambia by Euromoney. Announcing the feat in a statement on Tuesday, the lender said the recognition affirms its leadership across West Africa and underscores the group’s growing regional influence and enduring commitment to financial inclusion, innovation, and sustainable impact. This double win...
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Oyo Govt Seals Up 15 Veterinary Outlets, Confiscates Goods

The Oyo State Government has sealed 15 veterinary outlets and confiscated goods worth millions of naira from some operators for violating provisions of the Oyo State Private Veterinary Premises and Veterinary Establishment (Regulation) Law, 2017. The enforcement exercise, carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, followed routine inspections within Ibadan metropolis and...
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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

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