2nd NATIONAL TAX DIALOGUE: We Must Stop Politicization Of Tax Revenue Generation – Nami

Recognises Nigeria’s top paying and most complaint taxpayers. The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Muhammad Nami while calling for all hands to be on deck to support the tax system and make it function efficiently has urged politicians to treat tax revenue generation as an apolitical issue. Mr. Muhammad Nami said…

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Seven Takeaways from Africa-Europe D4D Hub Multi-Stakeholder Forum

By Victoria Wenzelmann and Ahtziri Gonzalez Civil society organisations, companies, entrepreneurs, experts, and citizens all have a role to play in accelerating the digital transition and ensuring that it contributes to sustainable and inclusive development. In this spirit, the African Union and the European Union teamed up to co-host the first Africa-Europe D4D Hub Multi-Stakeholder Forum,…

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Exxon is Mining Bitcoin in North Dakota as Part of its Plan to Slash Emissions

ExxonMobil has been working with Denver-based Crusoe Energy Systems to mine bitcoin in North Dakota for over a year, according to people with knowledge of the project. The pilot program, which is operating in the Bakken region, launched in late January 2021 and had begun expanding by July.ConocoPhillips is pursuing similar work in the same…

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Sign Transport Commission Bill into Law, Stakeholders Task President Buhari

Transport stakeholders have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently sign into law the National Transport Commission Bill, so as to provide a regulatory body and law for the entire transport sector. Stakeholders from different transportation sectors while speaking yesterday said doing this will attract needed investment to the sector and mobilise the transport policy…

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With Cooperation, We Can Improve Revenue Mobilization For Our Two Nations – Nami Tells Niger Tax Authority

The revenue mobilization of Nigeria and Niger Republic can be improved if the revenue authorities of both countries work together to deepen their relationship, share tax information and engage in mutual administrative assistance, Muhammad Nami, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has stated. Mr. Nami stated this while receiving his Niger Republic…

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ACCI Signs MoU with RIFAN

Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) today signed an official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) to explore the benefits of rice value chain. The President ACCI, Dr Al-Mujtaba Abubakar at the event commended the representation and commitment of RIFAN to consummate an MoU with the Chamber. The…

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