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Southern states, VAT generated, Tax reform bills: Group wants states to collect VAT

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has disclosed that Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue generated in Lagos State alone in ...

Bauchi govt, FIRS express readiness to enhance tax payment compliance

by Ishola Michael

October 10, 2024

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Bauchi State Government has assured of its readiness to work with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in order to ...

FIRS launches USSD code for taxpayers’ satisfaction

by Israel Arogbonlo

October 9, 2024

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In bid to enhance ease of doing business, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), on Wednesday, launched an Unstructured Supplementary ...

Ojaja varsity VC advocates inclusion of private universities in TETFund beneficiary scheme

by Biola Azeez

October 9, 2024

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Vice Chancellor, Ojaja University, Eyenkorin, Kwara, Professor Jeleel Olasunkami Ojuade, has called for inclusion of private universities in Nigeria as ...

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Zacch Adedeji: One year of great strides at FIRS

by Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi

September 13, 2024

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One year can feel like a flash, but in the hands of a leader like Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman ...

ICPC inaugurates anti-corruption unit in FIRS

by Sandra Nwaokolo

August 27, 2024

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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Chairman Zacch Adedeji, has established a 12-member Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU). This initiative, ...

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Nigeria Diaspora Group hails FIRS Chief’s crypto tax reforms

by Christian Appolos

August 27, 2024

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THE Nigeria Professionals in Diaspora group has lauded Dr Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), ...

NASS approves N140bn, Anambra: Police arrest three suspected traffickers, rescue 18 children By Michael Ovat - Awka The Anambra Police Command has rescued 18 children suspected to be victims of child trafficking syndicate in the State. The Command also arrested three suspects in connection with the plot to traffic those children out of Anambra state to a yet to be identified town in the country. According to the State Police Commissioner CP Ikioye Orutigu who briefed journalists in Awka, on Monday his committment to tackle crimes, narrated that the three suspects are helping the Police in it’s investigation . According to him, the 18 children have been handed over to the Anambra state government for intensive medical attention and rehabilitation. “I am pleased to address you and Ndi Anambra today on yet another breakthrough on our commitment to protecting vulnerable children and combating human trafficking in the State” “Police Operatives attached to 3-3 divisional Headquaters on an intelligent-led information investigation on 15/2/2025 arrested one Mr Odinakachukwu Okorie ‘M’, Ifunanya Ogbonna ‘F’ and a fake medical doctor Mr Daniel Ikebuilo ‘M’ and rescued ten (10) looking malnourished Children in an apartment in Inland-town Onitsha” “The Divisional Police Headquaters have been monitoring one of the alleged suspects Odinakachukwu in the area on the receipt of a report on 28/07/2024 about a missing 6-year-old boy in the neighbourhood” “The Operatives having enough evidence quickly arrested Odinakachukwu Okorie on the receipt of the second complaint on 13/2/2025 of a missing 5-year-old girl in the same area”. “During interrogation, the suspect mentioned Ifunanya as part of the child stealing syndicate.” “Further revelation led to the rescue of both children earlier reported missing and the arrest of Mr Daniel Ikebuilo (a Fake Doctor). Before their Odinakachukwu and Ifunaya confessed to have perfected their plans to flee with the 5-year-old girl to Abuja” “Ifunanya also confessed to having sold the Child One million Naria (#1,000,000) to Mr Daniel”. “The Police still acting on information gathered,further rescued eight other children in an apartment in Inland town, Onitsha”. “To this end, the Command sought the assistance of the Anambra State Government through the Ministry of Women’s Affairs for custody, medical attention, and care to help the children recover from the ordeal” “This achievement highlights the importance of community-police collaboration and intelligence gathering in combating child trafficking” “Lastly the Command calls on anyone looking for his or her child to come to Anambra State Police Command for necessary action and possible reunion to their parent.” he said. Senate confirms Okoye, Border closure not effective, Tax reform bills, Strike: Senate promises passage of new minimum wage bill, 2024 budget cycle

Senate knocks NNPCL, FIRS, Police, others over 2019 audit queries

by John Ameh and Taiwo Amodu

August 13, 2024

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The Senate has condemned what it described as the persistent refusal by certain federal government revenue-generating agencies, Ministries, Departments, and ...