Building and structural collapses with attendant casualty figures and economic losses have almost assumed the status of recurring menace in Nigeria, to the extent that efforts of various regulatory bodies have barely scratched the surface. Nigerians have always been the worse for it as it has become a common experience, …
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As part of its activities to ensure better service for its customers, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) in conjunction with MOJEC International Ltd. has embarked on a meter replacement scheme to ensure that its customer meters are in line with NERC-approved regulations. The meter replacement scheme which kicked off …
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The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Muhammad Nami has called on professional bodies in the regulation of tax practice to lead conversations on matters of tax policy and tax laws in the country. Mr. Muhammad Nami made the call yesterday while hosting a meeting of the …
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Accuses States of being ill-advised, beggarly and lazy The powers of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, (FIRS) to recover unremitted taxes deducted by States and Local Governments is well in order, and accords with the country’s fiscal laws. This position was stated by the Global Economic Policy Initiative (GEPiN), an …
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Pregnant women and newborns in the environs of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano are next in line to benefit from the Safe Birth Initiative (SBI). This is a sustainability drive of The Coca-Cola System in Nigeria, comprising Coca-Cola Nigeria and its bottling partner, Nigerian Bottling Company, (NBC). SBI, launched …
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Hammakopp Consortium, a Civil Construction, Maintenance, and Fabrication firm, has stated that its insistence on standards and quality before undergoing any construction project is why it has made its mark in the construction industry. Hammakopp has a well-equipped laboratory where various construction materials are tested before being deployed to sites …
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On a quest to improve the lives of underserved women across diverse communities,The Coca-Cola Foundation funded women empowerment initiative, Catalyst for Change, implemented by a local NGO partner, Karis and Eleos Hand of Hope Foundation, has successfully empowered another batch of 1,000 women in Alimosho, Lagos State. This makes it …
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The International Fiscal Association (IFA) has thrown its weight behind Nigeria for refusing to endorse the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) G20 inclusive Framework two-pillar solution to the taxation of the digital economy, saying it will be an infringement on Nigeria’s sovereignty. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) …
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that it will not stop the sales of foreign exchange (FX) for payment of overseas tuition fees. The clarification was made by the bank on Thursday, following reports that withdrawal of the ‘Form A’ discounted rate will take effect from December 31, …
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The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) has called for a gradual price deregulation to tackle deficiencies in the supply of premium motor spirit (PMS). Petrol price is currently regulated in Nigeria and the government is expected to make up for a shortfall of about N4 trillion, known as …
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