Government

Federal Government reimburses states N157.3bn in tax arrears

The Federal Government of Nigeria has paid N157.35 billion to all the states in the federation. The money represents pay-as-you-earn tax liabilities…

CBN to issue N1.5bn loan for youth led agric expansion in Plateau

The Central Bank of Nigeria is to give a loan of N1.5 billion to Plateau under the Accelerated Agriculture Development…

South Africa may follow Nigeria’s steps as economists predict 25bps rate cut

South Africa's apex bank may reduce interest rate by 25 basis points next week, says economists who responded to a…

Prices of goods, services may rise as FG considers 50% increase in VAT

The prices of goods and services may increase if plans by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to increase value-added…

Nigeria’s collective growth sustainable through due process, says BPP DG

Mamman Ahmadu, the Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), says Nigeria’s development as a nation can be sustained through collective…

House of Reps hopeful in Jos proposes open contracting system

By Hope Ikwe, Jos A candidate who is vying for the position of lawmaker representing Jo's North Bassa Constituency in…