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FIRS Partners with France on Digital Tax Reform in Nigeria

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has signed a landmark cooperation pact with France aimed at modernising Nigeria’s tax administration through digital transformation, capacity development, and improved cross-border enforcement. The agreement comes barely weeks before the formal transition into the Nigeria Revenue Service by January 2026. FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji and the French Ambassador to Nigeria,...
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Wema Bank Wins Nigeria Bankers Game 2025 for 4th Time

Wema Bank has emerged as the overall winner at the just-concluded Nigeria Bankers Game 2025 Grand Finale, marking the bank’s fourth consecutive win at the sporting event. This feat was disclosed in a statement from the bank on Tuesday. With a tally of nine gold medals, Wema Bank won across various categories, including table tennis...
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Group Warns Against Over-Reliance on Apapa & Tincan Ports

The League of Maritime Editors has stated that the over-concentration of port activities in Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports has created monumental congestion, corruption, and inefficiency. The group stated this in a statement on Wednesday, jointly signed by its President, Mrs Remi Itie, and the Secretary-General, Mr Felix Kumuyi, obtained by The PUNCH. LOME...
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Reps Summon CBN Governor Over N16tn Controversy

A heated session erupted on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday as lawmakers clashed over which committee should question the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, regarding the alleged non-remittance of more than N16tn in government revenues. The uproar followed the adoption of a motion titled “Non-remittance of over N5tn operating...
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Stakeholders celebrate Guinness at 75th anniversary

Guinness Nigeria Plc has commemorated its landmark 75th anniversary with a dinner celebration in Lagos, delivering an experience crafted to show deep appreciation to the people and partners who have shaped the brand’s journey. The grand event, themed “A Bold Past, A Bright Future,” took place in Lagos recently and gathered captains of industry, government...
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Nigeria launches new maritime digital tools for efficiency

The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja unveiled the Nigerian Shippers’ Council’s Enterprise Content Management System, marking a significant leap in its drive towards digital governance and greater efficiency in the maritime and blue economy sector. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Minister of the Federal Ministry of Marine...
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Japaflex founder bags double awards

The founder of Japaflex, Ajibola Agbaje, achieved a remarkable double win at the prestigious Black Business & Tech Awards 2025 in Tees Valley, taking home both the Innovation in Tech Award and Tech Ambassador of the Year in two of the most competitive categories. The high-profile ceremony, held over the weekend, brought together influential leaders...
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Nigerian Breweries unveils Desperados-led Christmas campaign

Nigerian Breweries Plc has rolled out its Christmas campaign, with its tequila-flavoured beer brand, Desperados, leading a series of entertainment and festive activities targeted at young consumers across the country. In a statement on Tuesday to The PUNCH, the company said the campaign, themed “Clock The Vibe”, began with a Homecoming Party that set the...
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CLMI advocates reforms to grow logistics industry

The Courier and Logistics Management Institute called on the government, private sector, and educational institutions to invest in reforms, training, and infrastructure to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s logistics industry during its International Conference and Investiture 2025, held recently in Lagos. The event brought together industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and media professionals to discuss...
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