Author: Friday Omosola

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has called on the Joint Tax Board (JTB) to establish an effective and equitable tax system in Nigeria, aligning with the recent National Tax Reforms passed by the National Assembly. Speaking at the 2025 JTB Strategic Retreat in Ikogosi-Ekiti, the governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to implementing the reforms, which he says are crucial for economic growth and citizen welfare. Oyebanji commended President Bola Tinubu for initiating the “truly transformative” reforms, which he believes will help fulfil the social contract between the government and its citizens. READ ALSO: Oyebanji launches ‘Harvesting Hope Caravan,’ signs insurance policy…

The Ondo State Government has approved the transfer of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) Teaching Hospital complex in Akure to the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). The decision, made during the State Executive Council meeting yesterday, follows the approval by President Bola Tinubu for FUTA to establish a College of Medicine and a Teaching Hospital. Banji Ajaka, the Commissioner for Health, stated that the Akure hospital will now be ceded to the Federal Government to serve as FUTA’s main medical sciences facility. READ ALSO: Ondo govt establishes committee for responsible agricultural land use This transfer includes all existing staff,…

President Bola Tinubu has launched a new initiative, “RenewHER”, aimed at tackling maternal mortality and improving women’s health across Nigeria. The programme, which the president described as a “national priority”, was unveiled at a gala event at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Stanley Nkwocha, in a statement posted on his X page on Friday, said his principal, Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented Tinubu at the programme. Tinubu emphasised that women’s health is critical to the nation’s development and serves as a true index of national welfare. READ ALSO: Tinubu reveals details of meeting with French President Macron He said the RenewHER…

Wale Tinubu, the Group Chief Executive of Oando Plc, is urging African nations to take charge of their own destiny by building a robust, self-sufficient energy and financial infrastructure. During a recent fireside chat with Omar Yedder, Group Publisher and Managing Director of African Business, at the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF 2025) in Algeria, Tinubu laid out a vision for the continent’s future based on internal investment, stronger regional partnerships, and smart use of its natural resources. Reflecting on his own journey as an entrepreneur, Tinubu described business leadership as the art of overcoming obstacles. READ ALSO: NGX closes lower…

The Nigerian government’s 2025 budget, known as the “Budget of Restoration,” is on track to begin implementation by the end of September. This announcement was made by the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation (BoF), Tanimu Yakubu, during a recent forum in Abuja. The news comes after growing public concern over the delay in implementing the N54.99 trillion budget, which was passed into law nine months ago. READ ALSO: Borrowing is crucial to Nigeria’s development- Presidency At the third Quarter Ministerial Stakeholders and Citizens Engagement Forum, Yakubu emphasised that the budget’s success hinges on careful implementation and sound financial…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has announced the expansion of the administration’s start-up grant program, providing support to an additional 2,000 young people and women. The initiative, named the “Imole Business Empowerment Scheme 1.0,” provides beneficiaries with a Business Registration Certificate, a Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal, and a start-up grant to help them launch their entrepreneurial ventures. Speaking at the grant presentation yesterday, Adeleke described the scheme as a demonstration of his government’s commitment to people-centred governance and inclusive development. READ ALSO: Osun APC accuses NULGE, Reuben Abati of partisanship in LG allocation crisis The programme is a collaboration between the…

The Federal Government, FG, has reversed its decision to impose a 5% excise tax on telecommunications services, a policy change that is expected to bring financial relief to over 171 million active mobile users. The tax, which would have applied to voice calls and data, had been a subject of widespread criticism from both the telecom industry and consumer advocacy groups. READ ALSO: FG launches data-driven literacy campaign to bridge digital divide The reversal was announced by the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Aminu Maida. He stated that President Bola Tinubu directed the removal of the tax…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a new strategic framework, the Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028 (PSV 2028), aimed at strengthening the country’s financial ecosystem and positioning it for global competitiveness. Launched yesterday at the inaugural meeting of the PSV 2028 Project Committee in Lagos, the initiative was described by Musa Jimoh, Director of the CBN’s Payments System Policy Department, as a critical “national assignment.” RESD ALSO: Edun meets with CBN Governor to boost economic coordination He said the plan holds the potential to transform how individuals, businesses, and government institutions interact within the financial space. PSV 2028 builds…

The Federal Government, FG, has announced a renewed push to combat illiteracy and close the country’s digital divide, aligning with the 2025 International Literacy Day theme, “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era.” The initiative, which is a key part of President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda”, focuses on using data, technology, and inclusion to ensure all citizens have access to quality education. The announcement was made at a press briefing organised by the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) in Abuja. READ ALSO: FG unveils programme to combat post-harvest losses Suwaiba Ahmed, the Minister of State for…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has submitted his nomination form for the 2026 governorship election. The event at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in Abuja yesterday saw an unusually large delegation from Ekiti, signalling a unified front behind the governor’s re-election bid. Accompanied by Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele and the first civilian governor of the state, Niyi Adebayo, Oyebanji arrived at the APC secretariat at 2:15 p.m. He first met with the party’s National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, before proceeding with the submission of his form. READ ALSO: Oyebanji launches ‘Harvesting Hope Caravan,’ signs insurance policy for farmers …