States’ VAT allocation rises to ₦2.37tn in H1 2026
State governments received N2.37tn from Value Added Tax revenue generated in the first half of 2026, representing an increase of N451.25bn compared…
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NLC vows struggle for comprehensive minimum wage review
The Nigeria Labour Congress has expressed its preparedness for a major national struggle for a comprehensive review of the national minimum wage.…
Kano, Jigawa Customs generate ₦63.07bn in six months
The Kano/Jigawa Customs Area Command generated N63.07 billion in revenue between January and June 2026. According to The PUNCH, the command’s Acting…
NELFUND disburses ₦188.1m to three federal institutions
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has disbursed a combined N188.1 million to three federal institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session. NELFUND announced…
Naira strengthens to ₦1,412/$ in parallel FX market
The naira recorded mixed performance against the United States dollar across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market and the parallel market on…
Veterans demand implementation of ₦250,000 military minimum wage
Military veterans have demanded the immediate implementation of the approved N250,000 minimum wage for serving personnel. They accused the Federal Government of…
Gov Eno approves ₦1.3bn bursary for Akwa Ibom students
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has approved the release of N1.3 billion for the payment of bursaries to eligible students across…
Naira depreciates to ₦1,420/$ at parallel FX market
The Naira depreciated to N1,420 per United States dollar in the parallel market on Monday, from N1,406 per dollar recorded last weekend.…
Customs duty waivers hit ₦34tn in 2025, says comptroller-general Adeniyi
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, on Monday disclosed that the value of Import Duty Exemption Certificate approvals granted…
Naira trades at ₦1,382/$ at official FX market
The naira traded at around N1,382.33 to the United States dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market on Monday, July 13,…
Budget: Tinubu need not appear before Reps, says deputy spokesperson
The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has said President Bola Tinubu does not need to appear before the…
Naira closes at ₦1,379.62/$ in official market, parallel rate steadies
The naira appreciated slightly against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Friday, July 10, 2026, according to…