The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) have agreed to adjust some sections of the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the efficient management of the free trade zones tax system in order to accommodate salient concerns of the stakeholders. Recall that the agencies on June 7…
By Emeka Obegolu SAN(Being a paper delivered at the 2022 Pan African Lawyers Union Conference.) INTRODUCTIONAlternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) refers to any method of resolving disputes without litigation. ADR provides a confidential and alternative method of tackling legal disputes which avoids going to court.ADR has gained broad acceptance by the public and the legal profession…
Billionaire businessman and the scion of Adeleke Dynasty, Dr Deji Adeleke has pledged to be a strong promoter and defender of good governance under the administration of his brother , Senator Ademola Adeleke, the Governor-elect of Osun state. Speaking during the convocation ceremony of the Adeleke University at Ede today, the business mogul assured Osun…
The management of Mikano International Limited, promoters of Mikano Generators has denied any link whatsoever with the presidential flagbearer for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Firas Mam Nuk, the Managing Director, in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja, said the public statement became necessary following numerous articles and…
…As Party Charges Deltans to Disregard Social Media Speculations The attention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been drawn to speculations in a section of the social media that our Party had disobeyed an Order of Court with regards to our Governorship candidate in Delta State and that our Party do not have a…
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has expressed satisfaction on President Muhammadu Buhari’s concrete steps to ensure that the administration of the country’s Free Trade Zone aligned more with the global rules and regulations guiding the scheme. Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, Managing Director, NEPZA, stated this on Saturday while responding to the Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous…
The Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, pleaded, Wednesday in Marrakech, for the implementation of “structuring and inclusive” development projects in all African countries. These projects are able to strengthen African industrial, energy, food and health sovereignty, explained Mr. Mezzour in a statement to MAP, on the sidelines of the opening of the 14th…
…As Bureau Hosts Focus Group Discussion No fewer than Two hundred stakeholders from across the country are to meet in Abuja next week to discuss the need for a principal Data Protection Law in Nigeria. The two-day event, scheduled to hold on 26th and 27th of July, 2022 at Rockview Hotel Royale, Abuja, shall bring together representatives…
By Yushau A. Shuaib I have always admired the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami for his solid intellection and painstaking understanding of his brief in public service, alongside his charismatic and pragmatic efforts in governance. As a pioneer in government, defining the frontiers of a new future for our…
