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…Osinbajo explains enabling provisions in Finance Act …Says no tax increases contemplated for now during Interaction with Chartered Institute of Taxation members Nigeria is set to utilize its legal provisions that empower the Federal Government to collect taxes on profits made in the country by global technology and digital firms not based in the country, but with significant economic presence …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has dedicated his administration to God Almighty, declaring that God will heal Nigeria and Edo State from all forms of social vices and political backwardness that hinder development. The governor made the declaration at the end of a six-day prayer program organized by his wife, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, to offer prayers for peace for …

Edo Modular Refinery being developed by Edo Refinery and Petrochemical Company Limited (ERPC) with support from the Edo State Government, in Ologbo, Ikpoba – Okha Local Government Area of the state, is ready to commence operations, the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki said on Friday. Obaseki stated this shortly after he was conducted round the facilities by the Managing Director …

By Igbotako Nowinta, Alltimepost.com Nigeria Bureau Chief Nigerian Christians, especially, members of the Redeemed Christian of God, have been urged to endeavor to reach out to God uncompromisingly, in order for them to experience greater exploits in attempts to proffer solutions to the nation’s social, political and economic problems. This view was canvassed recently, by Pastor Henry Aghedo, during the …

Armed men believed to be kidnappers have abducted another traditional ruler in Ekiti, Oba Benjamin Oso, the Eleda of Eda Ile, in Ekiti East Local Government Area. A source told newsmen on Saturday in Ado Ekiti, that the traditional ruler was returning from farm with his wife on Friday  when he was abducted but his wife was spared. The incident …

Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has insisted that the funding for gas and fossil fuel projects in the country and other developing countries be sustained during the global transition to net-zero emissions, saying that Nigeria will continue its frontline advocacy for a just transition. According to the statement released by Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on …

In his show of support for the global campaign against drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking, Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), on Friday evening attended the premiere of a movie titled “The Silent Baron.” The film was produced by Mr. Ifeanyi Ukaeru, in partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to highlight the dangers of the abuse …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, at the weekend, commissioned the Quick Print Shop in the state, reassuring that his government will sustain reforms and policies to ensure an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. Obaseki at commissioning of the firm and launch of the Girl-Child Empowerment Initiative (GCEI) in Benin City, said his government is building a vibrant state …

African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has said that it would invest “heavily” in the domestic manufacturing of vaccines and in African healthcare system. President of the AfDB, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, said this at the closing of the 2021 Annual Meetings of the bank, on Friday, according to its satement on Saturday. Adesina noted that only 51 per cent of public …

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari will proceed to London on Friday for what his office described as a ‘scheduled medical follow-up.’ The Nigerian leader and members of his family routinely travel to the UK for medical treatment amidst the insufficient and poorly equipped hospitals in the oil-rich country. Despite public criticisms of his previous trips, including one at a period doctors …