May 2026 – Page 204 – Rise Africa

Poor Tax Reforms Implementation Strangulating SMEs

08.05.2026

Auditor-General: Deficient record-keeping fuels tax disputes, inheritance battles in Nigeria Members of Nigeria’s Organised Private Sector (OPS) have criticised what they described as the poor and uncoordinated implementation of the Federal Government’s tax reforms during the first quarter of 2026, warning that the situation is hurting small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs). The OPS said findings...

Rubio Meets Pope In Bid To Ease Tensions

08.05.2026

The top US diplomat, Marco Rubio, went to the Vatican yesterday for talks with the first US pope, Leo XIV, against the backdrop of sharp tensions between the White House and the Vatican. The US Secretary of State’s visit comes after Trump’s ex‑ traordinary criticism of Leo, the head of the world’s 1.4 bil‑ lion...

We’re Not Scared Of Any Candidate In Adamawa –APC Vice Chair

08.05.2026

Immediate past National Vice Chairman (North East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mustapha Salihu, has expressed confidence in his ambition to govern Adamawa State, declaring that he is prepared for both direct primaries and consensus arrangements ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Salihu spoke in Abuja after submitting his nomination and expression of interest...

Soludo Sets Up Project Evaluation, Monitoring Unit

08.05.2026

Determined to ensure strict compliance to standard and quality of ongoing projects in Anambra State, Governor Charles Soludo has set up Project Evaluation and Monitoring Unit engaging citizens of host communities in areas those projects are being executed. This is in quick response to unsubstantiated allegations coming from those regarded as fifth columnists who according...

Aspirant Submits Forms, Warns APC Against Abandoning Zoning

08.05.2026

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and senatorial aspirant for the Ondo North senatorial district of Ondo State, Chief Alexander Oluremi Ajipe, has warned against ignoring Owo/Ose Federal Constituency in next year’s elections. Ajipe formally submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms at the APC National Secretariat, marking his official entry into...

Ugochinyere To ADC, NDC, LP: Stop Attacking Yourselves

08.05.2026

Member representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has urged opposition political parties in the country to stop internal bickering and focus on building unity capable of strengthening democratic opposition. Ugochinyere, who is also the founder of the Action People’s Party (APP), specifically called on the African Democratic Congress...

FX Reforms Stabilise Nigeria’s Automotive Industry

08.05.2026

The President of the Association of Automobile, Boatyards, Transport Equipment and Allied Employers of Nigeria, Adekunle Jaiyesimi, has said that the recent foreign exchange reforms and policy adjustments introduced by the Federal Government are beginning to bring stability to Nigeria’s automotive industry despite mounting operational costs. Jaiyesimi made the remarks during the 46th Annual General...

Africa’s Largest EV Charging Hub Unveiled in Abuja

08.05.2026

Possible Electric Mobility has unveiled what it described as Africa’s largest electric vehicle charging hub in Abuja, with the capacity to charge more than 1,000 electric vehicles daily, as government policy drives private-sector investment in clean transport infrastructure. In a statement on Thursday, the company said the facility, which is nearing full operation, would strengthen...

Pact signed to expand AI-driven agriculture in Nigeria

08.05.2026

A coalition of engineers, academics, and government agencies in Akwa Ibom State has launched an initiative to deploy robotics and artificial intelligence across farms as part of efforts to improve agricultural productivity and reduce post-harvest losses. The project, known as Transforming Agriculture Through Artificial Intelligence, was launched by the Ibom Innovation Network through a Memorandum...

Tech awards platform targets Africa’s emerging innovators

08.05.2026

The CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa has opened nominations for its seventh annual edition, inviting submissions from technology and business executives across 15 African countries. A statement from the organisers stated that the nominations for the 2026 edition would run from May 1 to June 30, covering sectors including fintech, e-commerce, healthtech, agritech, cleantech, artificial...