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EKET SENATORIAL DISTRICT GEARS UP TO HONOR GOVERNOR EMMANUEL

By Imaobong Umoekah:::::::::::::(Standby News Online) Eket Senatorial District in Akwa Ibom State is abuzz with anticipation as it prepares to host a grand celebration to honor its esteemed leader, Governor Udom Emmanuel, and his beloved wife, Mrs Martha Udom Emmanuel. The event, aptly themed “Celebrating a Worthy Son,” promises to be a momentous occasion forContinue reading “EKET SENATORIAL DISTRICT GEARS UP TO HONOR GOVERNOR EMMANUEL”

WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY

On the 8th of May 2023, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) organized the World Press Freedom Day event with the theme “SHAPING A FUTURE OF RIGHTS: FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AS A DRIVER FOR ALL OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS” at the NUJ Press Centre in Uyo. The event was chaired by Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke, theContinue reading “WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY”

FIRS Lists Nigeria’s 2021 Top-Performing Taxpayers; Hails Taxpayers For Compliance, Payment and Support

FIRS Lists Nigeria’s 2021 Top-Performing Taxpayers; Hails Taxpayers For Compliance, Payment and Support The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has listed Nigeria’s top-performing taxpayers in the year 2021, and commended them for their exceptional efforts in contributing towards providing the necessary funds for the government to meet its social contract with the Nigerian citizens, despiteContinue reading “FIRS Lists Nigeria’s 2021 Top-Performing Taxpayers; Hails Taxpayers For Compliance, Payment and Support”

FIRS: REFORMS AND RESULTS: EXPORTING A SUCCESS STORY TO THE COMMONWEALTH

Muhammad Nami, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) boss had been elected the President of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA).At about 11 am, on Friday, November 12, 2021, there was a buzz among tax aficionados: He is the first Nigerian in the history of CATA to be so elected.  CATA is an associationContinue reading “FIRS: REFORMS AND RESULTS: EXPORTING A SUCCESS STORY TO THE COMMONWEALTH”

Armed robbers attack Ibadan Poly, shoot lecturer

In the early hours of Monday, December 20, suspected armed robbers invaded the Polytechnic of Ibadan. Mr Soladoye Adewole, the institution’s Public Relations Officer, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the attack took place around 12:30 a.m. at the polytechnic’s North campus. During the raid, the thieves stormed the institution’s staff quarters andContinue reading “Armed robbers attack Ibadan Poly, shoot lecturer”

NIGERIA’S TAX-TO-GDP RATIO ONLY ACCURATE WHEN STATE, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ALL GOVERNMENT REVENUE IS INCLUDED – FIRS

The Executive Chairman of the FIRS, Muhammad Nami has highlighted the need to include all revenue generated at the national and sub-national levels in order to properly determine the accurate computation of Nigeria’s tax-to-GDP ratio. He stated this in his welcome remarks at the “National Symposium On Taxation And Challenges Of External Shocks: Lessons andContinue reading “NIGERIA’S TAX-TO-GDP RATIO ONLY ACCURATE WHEN STATE, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ALL GOVERNMENT REVENUE IS INCLUDED – FIRS”

Maintain Peace Movement (MPM), Women Wing lands Uyo Senatorial District on sensitization Programme

….As Sen. Eyakenyi urges the women to be good ambassadors of PDP Maintain Peace Movement women wing led by Sen. Akon Eyakenyi (PhD) landed Uyo Senatorial District yesterday, December 3, 2021 for Sensitization Tour. Sen. Eyakenyi who is the MPM National Director, Women Affairs urged the women to be a good ambassadors by representing theContinue reading “Maintain Peace Movement (MPM), Women Wing lands Uyo Senatorial District on sensitization Programme”

Ekid Cultural Festival 2021: Afigh Iwaad Ekid set to showcase Cultural Heritage to the world…

Afigh Iwaad Ekid, an Apex SocioCultural Organization in Akwa Ibom State is set to celebrate it’s Cultural Heritage, even as it invites the good people of Ekid Nation, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria and the world at large to join it in this year’s epic making edition. This year’s edition has the Theme: THE RELEVANCE OF SOCIOCULTURALContinue reading “Ekid Cultural Festival 2021: Afigh Iwaad Ekid set to showcase Cultural Heritage to the world…”

Why Nigeria Did Not Sign The OECD Minimum Corporate Tax Agreement — FIRS

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has explained why Nigeria did not sign the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) G20 Inclusive Framework two-pillar solution to tax challenges of the digitalized economy. The OECD G20 Inclusive Framework two-pillar solution proposes a framework of rules aimed at tackling base erosion and profit shifting, and providingContinue reading “Why Nigeria Did Not Sign The OECD Minimum Corporate Tax Agreement — FIRS”