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What Nigeria’s New Tax Law Really Means for Your Income and Business in 2026 New Tax Law Explained On January 1, 2026 , Nigeria will begin enforcing a major overhaul of its tax system — the most extensive reform in decades. Signed into law in June 2025 , these changes are aimed at simplifying the tax code, expanding the tax base, modernizing administration, and aligning Nigeria with global norms. ( Business Post Nigeria ) Below is a clear breakdown of what it means for workers, small businesses, medium and large firms, and everyday Nigerians . 🧾 1. Big Picture: What’s Changing in 2026 Nigeria’s tax reform consolidates several older laws (like the Personal Income Tax Act, VAT Act, Capital Gains Tax Act) into one modern tax framework — the Nigeria Tax Act (NTA) 2025 . It also introduces the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) to replace the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as the main tax collector with stronger digital enforcement and broader powers. ( Tax News ) Key aims...

Report: AWF-Wall Leadership & Management Fellowship 2026 Cohort — Applications Open for African Professionals The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has officially opened applications for the AWF-Wall Leadership & Management Fellowship 2026 Cohort , a fully funded professional development opportunity designed to equip young African conservation and environmental leaders with essential leadership and management skills to drive impact across the continent. ( Opportunity For Africa ) About the Fellowship The AWF-Wall Leadership & Management Fellowship is a transformative programme that brings together emerging African professionals from diverse sectors — including NGOs, the private sector, public agencies, and community-based organisations — with demonstrated passion for environmental and conservation work . The fellowship focuses on building strong leadership and management competencies, enhancing organisational effectiveness, and enabling fellows to drive real-...

Report: FG Launches Application for YEIDEP Grant 2025 Batch B — How Young Nigerians Can Apply for ₦50,000–₦500,000 Federal Grant The Federal Government of Nigeria , through the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) , has re-opened the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalization Programme (YEIDEP) registration portal for Batch B applicants , offering young Nigerians the opportunity to access grants ranging from ₦50,000 to ₦500,000 to support entrepreneurship, business growth, and economic empowerment. ( MSME Africa ) Overview of YEIDEP 2025 YEIDEP is a government-backed economic empowerment initiative designed to help Nigerian youths transition from job seekers to job creators by providing: Non-repayable cash grants (₦50,000–₦500,000) Entrepreneurship training and mentorship Support for business scaling and start-ups Benefits aimed at encouraging innovative projects , including agriculture, technology, and small enterprises. ( MSME Africa ) The programme is ...

Federal Government Launches Local Government Proof of Address System to Bolster Security and Replace Utility Bill Verification Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has officially launched the Local Government Proof of Address (POA) programme — a nationwide system designed to standardise address verification, improve security, and modernise public service delivery across all levels of government. ( Daily Post ) Purpose and Rationale The initiative comes against the backdrop of longstanding challenges faced by residents and institutions in Nigeria regarding proof of residential address . Traditionally, utility bills (such as electricity, water, or telecom bills) have been used for verifying a person’s residence for official transactions, identity enrolments, and access to services. However, many Nigerians do not have utility bills in their names due to prepaid services, informal housing arrangements, and shared residences, leading to verification problems and opportunit...

NIRSAL Guarantees ₦100 Billion Agricultural Loans in 2025, Boosts Farm Financing in Nigeria The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) Plc has announced a major milestone, closing 2025 with over ₦100 billion in approved credit guarantees for agricultural and agribusiness loans across Nigeria. ( Vanguard News ) The announcement, made in Abuja in late December, highlights NIRSAL’s role in unlocking finance for farmers and agribusinesses that might otherwise struggle to access credit due to high perceived risks. ( Punch Newspapers ) What the Guarantee Means A credit guarantee is a financial instrument that reduces the lending risk for banks and other financial institutions . When NIRSAL provides a guarantee, it absorbs a portion of the risk if a borrower defaults, thereby incentivising lenders to extend more credit to agricultural value chains . ( NIRSAL Plc ) In practical terms: Partner banks and lenders can extend loans to farmers,...

ResearchArticle Public Perception of the Role of the Nigeria Police Force in Curbing the Menace of Kidnapping in Benin Metropolis, Southern Nigeria :  A Criminological Study Barr. EmmanuelI muetinyan Obarisiagbon, Ph.D Dept.ofSociology & Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences University Of Benin, BeninCity, EdoState, Nigeria MannieOmagie Department of Sociology, Benson Idahosa University, BeninCity-EdoState,Nigeria Abstract Kidnapping for ransom has been on the increase in the last ten years in Nigeria and there appears to be no end in sight despite the existence of a police force whose statutory function of crime detection and prevention has come under fire for its abysmal performance. This study therefore examined the public perception of the role of the Nigeria police force in curbing the menace of kidnapping in BeninMetropolis, Southern Nigeria. This study adopted the problem-oriented policing theory in its explanation ofthetopicunderinvestigation.Italsoemploy...

📣 FREE SKILLS ACQUISITION TRAINING IN CATERING & HOSPITALITY Organised by Amena Academy in Collaboration with the World Bank, IDEAS Project & Ministry of Education Are you passionate about building a successful career in catering and hospitality ? Do you want to develop practical skills that can immediately boost your employability or help you start your own business? Amena Academy is proud to announce a FREE skills acquisition programme in Catering & Hospitality Management , delivered in partnership with global and national development partners including the World Bank , the IDEAS (Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills) Project , and the Federal Ministry of Education . This programme is designed to empower youth and participants with industry-relevant skills , increase self-employment opportunities, and strengthen Nigeria’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem. The initiative aligns with ongoing eff...

  BREAKING! Anthony Joshua Rescued from Fatal Car Crash 1. Overview of the Incident British former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious road traffic accident on Monday, December 29, 2025 , in Ogun State, Nigeria . The crash occurred on the busy Lagos–Ibadan Expressway near Makun, close to the Sagamu Interchange around 11:00 a.m. local time . ( Sky Sports ) Joshua, 36, was travelling as a rear seat passenger in a Lexus SUV when the vehicle collided with a stationary commercial truck parked by the roadside. ( Africanews ) 2. Casualties and Injuries Two people died at the scene. Local authorities and multiple news outlets report that two of the occupants in the Lexus — reportedly adults — were pronounced dead at the scene . ( Al Jazeera ) Anthony Joshua sustained minor injuries and was conscious at the scene. He was rescued from the wreckage and taken to a hospital for medical attention. ( Sky Sports ) One other occupant was also injured ...

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