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FAAC: FG Is Owed Over N3trn By Several Revenue-Generating Agencies

It is highly likely that the Federal Government could face a potential loss of N2.97tn and $36.33m if revenue-generating agencies in the country do not reconcile unremitted earnings collected. 

Nigeria Exports N58.65b Electricity in Q1 2024

Nigeria Exports N58.65b Electricity in Q1 2024 In the First Quarter 2024 Q1, Nigeria exported N58.65 billion electrical energy to African countries. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) made this known in its document titled: “Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics (Q1 2024).” A section of the report...

Nigeria Recorded N1.43tr VAT in Q1

Nigeria Recorded N1.43tr VAT in Q1 The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the aggregate Value Added Tax (VAT) stood at N1.43 trillion in Q1 2024. This is according to the VAT Q1 2024 Report released in Abuja on Tuesday. The report shows a growth rate of...

Food Importation Surges By 95% Despite Emergency on Food Production

Although the federal government has issued a state of emergency on food production, Nigeria’s food importation bill has surged to a five-year high in the first quarter of 2024.

EFCC Opens Case Against Sirika, Others Over Alleged N2.8bn Fraud

EFCC Opens Case Against Sirika, Others Over Alleged N2.8bn Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday in a Federal Capital Territory (FCT), High Court, Maitama opened its case of alleged N2.6 billion fraud against former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika and three others. The...

FG Reportedly Considers Suspending Import Levies on Food to Curb Inflation

FG Reportedly Considers Suspending Import Levies on Food to Curb Inflation The federal government is considering suspending import duties on staple food, drugs, and other essential items for six months to slow inflation in the country. According to a Bloomberg report, the government may also waive...