NCS Intercepts N519m Worth of Cannabis   The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, said it intercepted 6,488 kilograms of cannabis sativa worth N519m between April and September. The Customs Area Controller in charge of FOU A, Kola Oladeji, disclosed this on Monday in...

Electricity Consumers Owe DisCos N385.7bn   Electricity consumers across the country failed to pay the sum of 385.73bn electricity bills issued to them in 2023. According to the 2023 annual report and accounts of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the DisCos collected N1bn out of the...

NBS Reveals Nigerians Paid 64.58% More For Diesel in August   The average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil, popularly called diesel, in Nigeria surged by 64.58 per cent year-on-year, reaching N1,406.05/litre in August 2024 compared to the N854.32/litre recorded in the same month last year. This...

FIRS Partners ACCI to Boost Tax Compliance   The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has strengthened its commitment to enhancing tax compliance among Nigerian businesses through a strategic partnership with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI). This collaboration was highlighted during the opening ceremony of...

Rail Transport Earns N1.69 billion in Q2 – NBS The Nigerian rail system generated N1.69bn in revenue from passengers in the second quarter of 2024, reflecting a 53.14 per cent increase compared to the N1.10bn recorded in the same period of 2023. This data was disclosed...

Revenue Increase, Better Compliance, Others Necessary for Tax Reforms - FIRS The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zaach Adedeji, yesterday explained that Nigeria’s tax system reforms are driven by the need for increased revenue, better compliance, and more equitable economic practices. Adedeji...