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LIRS Warns Employers of Jan 31 Tax Filing Deadline

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has warned employers of labour in the state to comply with statutory tax filing obligations as the 31 January deadline for annual returns approaches, stressing that late or non-compliance will attract stiff penalties as enshrined in the tax laws. The Director of Personal Income Tax, Lagos State Internal Revenue...
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Expert advises African startups on sustainable growth

A technology executive and Senior Product Marketing Manager at Anchor Software Limited, Omolara Dada, says African startups need to realign their growth strategies to focus on sustainability, efficient use of capital, and a stronger grasp of customer needs. Dada made this observation during a masterclass at the Africa Startup Festival in Lagos, which attracted startup...
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Bukka Hut empowers small businesses with annual yard sale

Bukka Hut has reiterated its commitment to supporting small business owners following its annual Bukka Hut Yard Sale 6.0, which was held in December 2025. In a statement, the brand noted that its 2025 edition, themed ‘One Home, Many Stories’, took place across several Bukka Hut outlets, including Yaba, Anthony, Ogudu and Ikorodu. Some activities...
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ICF Nigeria calls for professional coaching in public sector

The Nigeria chapter of the International Coaching Federation has called on public institutions to leverage professional coaching to enhance the effectiveness of public office holders. The association’s president, Charles Okebuno, made the remark during ICF Nigeria’s leadership handover ceremony on Sunday, which marked the transition from the outgoing board to a newly elected executive council....
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Report forecasts positive outlook for Nigeria’s economy

Africa’s biggest economy is targeting a period of reform-driven economic stability that could bolster growth and investor confidence, according to the 2026 Nigeria Macroeconomic Outlook by EnterpriseNGR in partnership with EY. The report, unveiled in Lagos on Thursday, forecasts real GDP growth of around 4.4 per cent this year, supported by an expansion in the...
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NGX Loses N557bn as Nigerian Stock Market Dips

The Nigerian stock market closed lower on Thursday as profit-taking by investors dragged market capitalisation down by N557bn to N105.89tn. The All-Share Index fell by 870 points to 165,397, reflecting cautious trading amid mixed market performance. A total of 768.2 million shares were exchanged in 46,457 deals, corresponding to a market value of N21.18bn. Compared...
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Lasaco Assurance to boost competitiveness & customer experie

Lasaco Assurance has established a clear strategic direction aimed at strengthening its market position, enhancing execution, and delivering increased value to customers. This was disclosed in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Thursday in Lagos as part of the outcomes of the company’s recent staff retreat, where management engaged employees on the organisation’s...
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Nigeria to Begin Urea and Fertiliser Exports by 2028

The Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has said that the country will begin exporting Urea in 2028. The authority also said Nigeria will soon begin large-scale export of fertilisers. The Chief Executive of NMDPRA, Saidu Mohammed, disclosed this while fielding questions from newsmen during a tour of facilities at Indorama Eleme Fertiliser and...
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CBN T-Bills auction sees massive N3.44tn oversubscription

The Central Bank of Nigeria recorded an oversubscription rate of about 199 per cent at its Nigerian Treasury Bills primary market auction on Wednesday as investors aggressively positioned for high yields, with total subscriptions rising to N3.44tn against an offer of N1.15tn. The level of demand, roughly three times the amount on offer, marked the...
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Tinubu approves commercial oil drilling in Ogun State

President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of commercial oil drilling at Tongeji Island in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this on Thursday while receiving the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, alongside senior officers of the command, during a courtesy visit to his...
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