In the aftermath of its record breaking N10 trillion tax revenue collection in the 2022 fiscal year, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has continued to show that its historic performance was no fluke.
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The Tiktok video gone viral, of the banter between a Fulani nomad kid, driving cattle on what appeared to be an outskirt highway of the FCT, and a motorist, who sounded like a Southeasterner, aptly mirrors the Nigerian situation, vis a vis politics and inter-sectional and ethnic relations.
When the Bretton Woods institutions were created as part of a post-World War Il global order, not more than four African states were fully independent.
In this article, Senator Iroegbu, Maureen Okpe and Global Sentinel team, analyzed in comprehensive fashion, the Geopolitics Series 2.0, hosted by the Media Centre for Development (MCD), which brought together a consortium of esteemed experts and thought leaders to dissect Africa’s intricate challenges in harnessing its vast resources for sustainable development. As the world’s attention pivots to Africa’s potential as a global player, the series delved into the multifaceted factors contributing to the continent’s underdevelopment and fragility. The discussions revolved around the mismanagement of resources, historical exploitation by global powers, the paradox of resource-rich yet economically challenged countries, and the critical role of effective leadership. Through comprehensive analyses, compelling insights, and cross-disciplinary perspectives, the series illuminated the complexities surrounding Africa’s economic growth and its geopolitical positioning. The resulting takeaways underscored the need for accountable leadership, good governance, equitable trade relationships, educational reform, and collaboration both within the continent and with international partners. Ultimately, the Geopolitics Series 2.0 serves as a call to action, advocating for collective efforts to drive Africa’s journey towards prosperity, stability, and a stronger global presence.
Long-term exposure to one of the most prevalent types of air pollution may increase the risk of developing dementia, a debilitating neurological disease associated with memory loss and reduced cognitive function, according to a new study.
Libraries and information centers play a crucial role in the development of any nation. They serve as hubs of knowledge, providing access to a wide range of resources that are essential for education, research, and personal growth. They are not only places for reading and learning but also serve as community centers, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and lifelong learning.
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is shopping around for the best brain among the Nigerian youths who will be appointed to head the Ministry of Youth, a research-based organization on governance, “Leadership and People” suggested to the current government to consider Vrati Nzonzo to be the next Minister.
Towards the end of 2022, as his country began preparations towards general elections scheduled to take place in the penultimate week of August 2023, Zimbabwe’s president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, contracted an unusual bout of generosity denominated in United States Dollars. First, he disbursed US$500,000 to his ministers, comprising twenty cabinet ministers, thirteen deputy ministers, and nine provincial ministers supposedly as housing loans. Next, he doled out US$350,000 to directors of Zimbabwe’s Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO). The 270 Members of parliament – both elected and nominated – each received $40,000.
Just when we thought the peak in tax collection was attained, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) brought forward another harvest of revenue collection, peaking any collection in our nation’s history. The tax agency recently announced a total tax revenue collection of N5.5 trillion for the half-year period of January to June 2023 signifying the highest tax revenue collection ever recorded by the Service in any first six months of a fiscal year.
Carved out of the defunct Sokoto State on the 27th of August, 1991, Kebbi has undergone transformation from military era to the current democratic governance.