South Africa’s tax authority, the South African Revenue Service (SARS), is set to gain unprecedented access to information about offshore properties owned by South African taxpayers. This development follows a …
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Banks Intensify Capital Raise as CBN Strengthens Oversight and Pushes Basel III Transition
Nigeria’s Deposit Money Banks are increasing efforts to raise fresh capital as the Central Bank of Nigeria intensifies its oversight to build a stronger, more resilient financial system. The apex …
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BusinessEconomyFinanceMarketsNewsNigeriaTrade
Nigeria Records N6.69tn Trade Surplus in Q3 2025 as FX Reforms Boost Export Growth
Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of N6.69tn in the third quarter of 2025, marking another period of positive growth for the country’s external trade performance. The surplus reflects a 27.29 …
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Digital EconomyFinanceGOVERNMENTInternational RelationsPublic SectorTaxation
FIRS, French agency collaborate on digital tax reform
The Federal Inland Revenue Service has entered a new phase of international collaboration after signing a strategic cooperation agreement with the French government to modernise Nigeria’s tax administration and strengthen …
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Reps Clash Over Committee to Probe CBN as Lawmakers Summon Cardoso on Alleged N16tn Non-Remittance
A heated confrontation broke out in the House of Representatives on Wednesday as lawmakers disagreed sharply over which committee should question the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi …
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Tinubu Submits 2026–2028 MTEF/FSP to House of Reps for Approval
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally transmitted the 2026–2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper to the House of Representatives for consideration and approval. The documents, which will …
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ICAN Inducts Record 1,600 Accounting Technicians in Lagos, Sets New Milestone for West Africa
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has made history by inducting 1,600 accounting technicians during the 63rd Accounting Technicians Scheme, West Africa (ATSWA) Induction Ceremony held at the …
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TAJBank Signs MoU with NAHCON to Boost Hajj Savings Scheme for Nigerian Pilgrims
TAJBank Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria to support and expand the Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) for aspiring pilgrims across the …
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Afrinvest Projects Nigeria’s Economy to Grow by Up to 4.5% in Q4 2025 on Stronger Spending and FX Supply
Analysts at Afrinvest have projected that Nigeria’s economy could grow between 4.3 per cent and 4.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by seasonal activities, improved foreign …
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Nigerian Banks Shift Focus to Fees, Digital Services as FX Windfall Falls
Nigerian banks are increasingly turning their attention to non-interest income as the extraordinary foreign exchange (FX) gains they enjoyed after the FX market harmonisation begin to fade. This trend was …