The trial of Yakubu Jekada, one of the accused persons charged with the misappropriation of N35 million belonging to JAMB, was stalled in an FCT High Court, Maitama, due to the defence counsel’s ill-health. Jekada was first arraigned on May 31, 2018, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice Peter Affen of […]

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law a new bill that seeks to boost government revenue through a rise in the value-added tax rate while at the same time supporting small businesses in Africa’s biggest economy. Nigeria has been trying to boost tax income as part of efforts to diversify its economy to reduce […]

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun yesterday told the newly-constituted cabinet members to brace up to the challenges of their new offices as they are under public scrutiny. Abiodun, who gave the charge at an orientation programme organised for commissioners and special advisers in his office in Abeokuta, the state capital, said a lot of burden […]