IGR: Gombe eyes technology to double tax collection

Gombe State Government has unveiled its strategic plan to boost Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to N22 billion by leveraging modern technology. Aisha Yaro, the newly appointed Chairman, Gombe State Internal Revenue Service (GIRS), dropped hints of the plan during a courtesy visit to Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, Governor of Gombe State, by the management team of […]

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Nigeria files tax evasion charges against Binance

The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed tax evasion charges against Binance, the leading global crypto exchange, under plans to regulate the cryptocurrency in the country. Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), which filed a lawsuit against Binance on March 25 with suit number: FHC/ABJ/CR/115/2024, accused Binance of four counts of tax evasion, including: non-payment […]

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NIN-SIM linkage: MTN Nigeria loses subscribers as fresh disconnections loom

MTN Nigeria, the country's largest mobile network operator with a 36.58 percent market share by operator, has experienced a decline in its subscriber base following the enforcement of the subscriber registration scheme imposed by government.

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Nigeria seeks West African alliance to guard undersea cables

Nigeria has asked the West African region to join forces in protecting undersea cable infrastructure in the wake of recent service outages that hit cable majors.

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ITU: Nigeria welcomes half a million containers of e-waste monthly

Nigeria receives over 500,000 containers of e-waste monthly exposing citizens to health risks such as DNA damage, cancer and cardiovascular diseases, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), has warned while calling attention to the growth in residues from consumer technologies.  

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ACHPR: Digital rights watchdog applauds protection for internet access during elections

Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a digital rights non-profit organisation, known for its work in promoting internet freedom across Africa, has welcomed a new resolution aimed at protecting internet access during elections.

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Governor: Lagos, Mastercard explore technology partnership

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State Governor, has hinted of plans by Lagos to forge technology partnership with Mastercard, the payment technology giant, to support the growth agenda of his administration.

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President Tinubu: Nigeria can lead in digital technology

Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s President, has said that his administration is investing in digital technology to support small businesses, expand opportunities across sectors, and position the country as a leader in information and communications technology. President Tinubu said this on Thursday when Nick Clegg, Meta’s President on Global Affairs, paid an official visit to the Aso […]

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Meta, Instagram owners, to let Nigerians monetize content

Meta, the parent company of social media giants Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, plans to introduce a groundbreaking feature empowering Nigerian creators to monetize their content.

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Maida, Nigeria’s telecoms regulatory chief, promises better deal for phone subscribers

Dr. Aminu Maida has said that he hopes to pursue an optimal user experience for Nigerian telecoms subscribers as part of his vision as the nation’s telecoms industry regulatory agency’s chief.

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