Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, the Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, has issued a renewed plea to U.S. President Donald Trump for international intervention regarding the ongoing violence against Christian communities in Plateau State. Speaking at a mass burial for 22 victims of a June 21 attack in Kawel village, Bokkos Local Government Area, the cleric emphasized that the frequent assaults on these communities are neither isolated nor accidental.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Senate President Godswill Akpabio recently praised FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, asserting that his achievements are so significant that only his detractors could fail to recognize them. Akpabio, who represented President Bola Tinubu at the commissioning of the Arterial Road N16 – Ring Road III interchange, offered high praise for Wike’s performance.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Validation of Performance: Akpabio lauded Wike as a “game changer” and a “performing Minister,” noting that the nation is proud of his contributions.

• Comparison to Past Achievements: The Senate President remarked that Wike’s success as FCT Minister mirrors the “miracles” he performed while serving as the Governor of Rivers State.

• Administrative Transformation: Akpabio highlighted that Wike has fundamentally improved FCT administration, including the introduction of Permanent Secretaries and a Head of Service—positions that were previously absent.

• Support for Staff: Akpabio credited Wike’s collaboration with President Tinubu for creating new career advancement opportunities for FCT staff, who no longer face the prospect of retiring only as directors.

The commissioned project was part of a series of initiatives marked to celebrate the third anniversary of President Tinubu’s administration.

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, recently emphasized that Nigeria’s primary revenue challenge is not the tax rate itself, but the need to bring more eligible individuals and businesses into the tax net. Speaking during a visit from the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) following the inaugural National Tax Awareness Day, the Minister noted that public misunderstanding remains a major barrier to compliance, as many citizens incorrectly assume every discussion on tax is a move to collect more money.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Promoting Fairness: The government aims to shift the focus toward fairness in administration, ensuring that everyone who is legally obligated to pay taxes does so.

• Clarifying Misconceptions: CITN President Innocent Ohagwa noted that many taxpayers are anxious about the new laws, mistakenly believing that all economic activities are now being taxed.

• Reliefs and Incentives: The reforms provide significant benefits, including:

  • Rent relief for individuals of up to 20 percent of annual rent, capped at N500,000.

  • Zero-rated Value Added Tax (VAT) treatment for essential items such as education, healthcare, food, and electricity transmission.

  • Exemptions from Companies Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, and the Development Levy for businesses with an annual turnover under N100 million and fixed assets not exceeding N250 million.

• Institutional Commitment: The Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS) reaffirmed its commitment to a technology-driven, transparent tax administration system. Representatives from the NRS emphasized that sustainable revenue mobilization relies on building public trust and ensuring taxpayers understand the value of their contributions.

The awareness campaign coincides with the one-year anniversary of President Bola Tinubu signing Nigeria’s landmark Tax Reform Acts on June 26, 2025.