The Federal Government has announced that all taxable Nigerians must provide a Tax Identification Number (TIN) to operate bank accounts from January 1, 2026, as part of a major push to tighten tax compliance. The policy was disclosed by Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, in a statement shared on his X account on Thursday. According to Oyedele, the directive is backed by Section 4 of the Nigerian Tax Administration Act (NTAA), which takes effect in 2026 and legally requires all taxable persons to register for a TIN. “A taxable person is…
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The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has approved Remita and eTranzact as Payment Solution Service Providers (PSSPs) for pension contribution remittances, expanding the list of authorised platforms to 11. PSSPs are firms licensed to facilitate the transfer of pension contributions from employers into employees’ Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs). The approval is part of PenCom’s Pension Contribution Remittance System, launched earlier this year to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in pension payments nationwide. Approved Providers Other licensed PSSPs include Paypen, Pencentral, Pensphere, Penremit, Pensol, Penco, Awabah, Epcoss (NIBSS), and Interswitch. Employers Must Comply PenCom reiterated that all employers are required to adopt…
Integrated Indigo Limited and Teksight Edge Limited were the standout stars at the 2025 Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala & Awards (LAPRIGA), as the flagship PR awards marked its 10th anniversary with a vibrant showcase of excellence, innovation, and measurable results. Hosted by the Lagos chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), the event reaffirmed its position as Nigeria’s leading platform for recognising outstanding work in the communications industry. This milestone edition attracted leading professionals across corporate communications, public affairs, digital strategy, and media. More than 20 competitive and honorary categories celebrated bold campaigns, insightful storytelling, effective reputation…
In furtherance of its commitment to promoting enduring brands that keep their promises to consumers, BrandXchange, organiser of the Consumers Value Awards (CVA), has unveiled a distinctive plaque for winners of the 2025 edition. The unveiling took place at the Ijakadi Hall of the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja. The plaque, known as “The Hand & the Cowry,” symbolises the core principles of trust, fairness, and authentic value within the marketplace. At the heart of this innovation is the understanding that consumer choice extends beyond mere transactions — it reflects relationships. The cowry shell, one of Africa’s earliest instruments of…
Integrated Indigo Limited and Teksight Edge Limited were the standout stars at the 2025 Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala & Awards (LAPRIGA), as the flagship PR awards marked its 10th anniversary with a vibrant showcase of excellence, innovation, and measurable results. Hosted by the Lagos chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), the event reaffirmed its position as Nigeria’s leading platform for recognising outstanding work in the communications industry. This milestone edition attracted leading professionals across corporate communications, public affairs, digital strategy, and media. More than 20 competitive and honorary categories celebrated bold campaigns, insightful storytelling, effective reputation…
MTN Nigeria and Huawei have completed the world’s first commercial deployment of RuralCow, a rapid-deployment, ultra-simple mobile base station designed to bring reliable connectivity to Nigeria’s most remote villages. For decades, millions of rural Nigerians, farmers, traders, and students, struggled with poor or non-existent mobile coverage. Traditional base stations were costly, difficult to install, and uneconomical in sparsely populated areas. RuralCow changes that. A Game-Changer for Rural Connectivity The compact, all-in-one RuralCow unit integrates baseband, radio, and transmission, reducing equipment size by 70 per cent and power consumption by 85 per cent. It requires no fibre or microwave links yet…
Mexican lawmakers have approved tariffs of up to 50 per cent on more than 1,400 imported products, including metals, cars, clothing, and appliances, affecting countries without free trade agreements with Mexico, such as China, Thailand, India, and Indonesia. The measures, passed by the Senate, take effect on 1 January 2026 and aim to boost domestic production, according to President Claudia Sheinbaum. China warned the tariffs will “substantially harm trading partners” and urged Mexico to reconsider, as Beijing expands trade and investment across Latin America. The move comes amid ongoing talks with the US, Mexico’s largest trading partner, over steep import taxes…
Disney has agreed to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, allowing fans to use over 200 Disney characters, including Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars icons, on the chatbot ChatGPT and video-generation tool Sora. The deal marks the first major studio licensing its catalogue to OpenAI, enabling users to generate and share images and videos of characters from films like Zootopia, Moana, and Encanto, starting in early 2026. Disney clarified that the agreement excludes talent voices or likenesses. Bob Iger, Disney CEO, said the partnership will “thoughtfully and responsibly extend the reach of our storytelling.” Intellectual property experts…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed the Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IKEDC) headquarters in Alausa, Lagos, for violating consumer rights. Bola Adeyinka, FCCPC’s Director of Surveillance and Investigation, said the action follows the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018 and comes after repeated engagement and opportunities for voluntary compliance. The seal will remain until Ikeja Electric fully complies with directives from NERC and FCCPC and submits written evidence of compliance. Reacting, Kingsley Okotie, IKEDC Head of Corporate Communications, said the issue stems from an isolated customer case involving multiple meter requests after a property…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has officially opened its recruitment portal for 50,000 new constables in the Nigeria Police Force. Applications run from 15 December 2025 to 25 January 2026, the Commission announced in Abuja. The recruitment drive includes two categories: General Duty Police Constables and Specialist Recruits covering medical, transport, EOD-CBRN, K9, mounted troop, marine, artisan, IT, and communication units. Specialist roles include dog handlers, divers, drivers, mechanics, IT technicians, welders, and other technical positions. Applicants must be Nigerian by birth, physically and mentally fit, of good character, and free of criminal convictions. Age limits are 18–25 for General…