Economy

By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa Internal Revenue Service (JIRS) has conducted a one-day sensitisation workshop for accountants from various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) across the state. The event aimed to…

In a strategic shake-up aimed at boosting operational efficiency and governance, the Board of Directors of NNPC Limited announced key executive appointments in a statement released on Wednesday night. Chief Corporate Communications…

By Ibrahim Ibrahim In Jigawa State, a significant improvement in selecting beneficiaries for the Nigeria COVID-19 Action, Recovery, and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) program has been met with widespread approval. The Jigawa State…

By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Internal Revenue Services (JIRS) has reported a significant increase in the state’s internally generated revenue (IGR), rising from N1.2 billion in August to an impressive N4.2 billion in October…

The Federal Government has announced that over 25 million Nigerians have so far benefited from its ₦25,000 conditional cash transfer, providing essential support as economic reforms take hold. The disclosure was made by the Minister of…

Nigeria’s 36 state governors have collectively called for the immediate withdrawal of the National Tax Reforms Bill, seeking broader consultations before implementing President Tinubu’s proposed tax overhaul. The governors’ demand,…

The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF), representing the collective stance of the nation’s state leaders, has acknowledged the reality of widespread hunger in Nigeria, while expressing support for the reforms implemented by President Bola…

In a bid to alleviate financial pressures on low-income workers and stimulate economic growth, the Federal Government has introduced a legislative bill proposing a 50% tax relief for companies that raise salaries or offer transport…

By Mika'il Tsoho, Dutse More than 2,000 women and vulnerable individuals in Jigawa State have received relief support amounting to N135 million, courtesy of the state’s First Lady, Hajiya Hadiza Umar Namadi. The initiative aims to…

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised fresh concerns over the crippling impact of a 250% electricity tariff hike, warning that no manufacturer can sustain operations under such a sudden and steep increase. The hike,…

Nigeria’s inflation rate climbed to 32.7% in September 2024, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This marks a 0.55% increase from the 32.15% recorded in August 2024,…

Nigerians have once again been thrown into widespread darkness as the national electricity grid collapsed on Tuesday morning, less than 24 hours after a similar failure on Monday evening. The frequent disruptions continue to strain the…

Nigeria’s crude oil production witnessed a notable decline in September, with a drop of 33,000 barrels per day, bringing the average output to 1.405 million barrels per day (bpd), according to the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed his belief that Nigeria’s economic struggles were never part of God's plan, citing the nation’s vast natural wealth. He made this assertion during the 40th anniversary celebration of the…

Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, is known for its striking contrasts. On one side, glitzy malls and luxury cars paint a picture of wealth and success. On the other, the streets teem with beggars—men, women, and children hoping for a coin or two…

Daga: Ahmed Ilallah Koda yake, tun lokacin hawan wannan gwamnatin da shelar Shugaba Tinubu na kawo ƙarshen tallafin Man-Fetur a Nijeriya. Gwamantoci kama daga ta Tarayya da jihohi suke ta lissafin yadda zasu kawo wa al’umominsu sauƙin…

Shugaban Kasa Muhammadu Buhari ya soke nadin da aka yiwa Saratu Umar a matsayin Shugabar Hukumar Bunkasa Sanya Hannun Jari ta Najeriya, NIPC, nan take. Mai magana da yawun shugaban kasa, Femi Adesina ne ya sanar da hakan a jawabin da ya…

Mujallar Kasar Amurka ta Kasuwanci, Forbes ta fitar da sunayen manyan masu kudi 25 na duniya na bana. Bernard Arnault ne ya zo daya a bana, yayin da mamallakin Twitter, Elon Musk ya zo na biyu. Mujallar ta kuma bayyana Elon Musk a…

The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has explained why his principal could not remove fuel subsidy until now even after describing it as a fraud. “Each time there is an effort to fight…

A political economist, Prof Pat Utomi says the exchange rate of the naira to the dollar may go above $1 to N1,000 if some “dramatic” measures are not taken by the Federal Government on Nigeria’s fiscal and economic policies. He also…