The Joint Tax Board has begun aligning systems and guidelines with new tax laws taking effect in 2026, including rules for cashless transactions and digital payments. The JTB will support state tax authorities in the transition.
PUNCH, 11 Dec 2025
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FG Unveils New Digital Tools for Maritime Operations
The Federal Government has launched the Nigerian Shippers’ Council’s Enterprise Content Management System to digitise document handling in the maritime sector. The Marine and Blue Economy Ministry says it will improve transparency and reduce bottlenecks.
PUNCH, 11 Dec 2025
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NLNG: High Gas Prices Forcing Poor Nations Back to Coal
NLNG MD Philip Mshelbila warns that high global gas prices are pushing many developing countries back to coal, undermining climate goals. He says affordability must be addressed alongside decarbonisation or poorer nations will stay on high-emissions paths.
PUNCH, 11 Dec 2025
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Makinde Approves 13th-Month Bonus for Oyo Workers
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde approved a 13th-month salary bonus for 2025 and authorised payment of some outstanding arrears for LAUTECH Teaching Hospital staff.
The move continues the administration’s worker-welfare messaging amid broader cost-of-living pressures.
Source: Punch 2025-12-08
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ICPC Tracks 760 Road Projects for Possible Abandonment
The ICPC says it is monitoring 760 road projects across Nigeria to determine status, curb abandonment and strengthen accountability in capital-project delivery.
The move signals tougher scrutiny of contract performance and value-for-money outcomes in public infrastructure.
Source: Punch2025-12-08
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Power Sector Gets 450MW Relief
Nigeria’s power sector reportedly recorded a 450MW restoration to the national supply, offering temporary relief amid persistent outages.
The improvement underscores the need for deeper investment in grid resilience, gas supply stability and distribution efficiency.
Source: Punch, 2025-12-08
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SSANU Urges Surveillance Tech for Schools
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has urged governments to deploy modern surveillance technology and strengthen campus perimeter security in response to rising school abduction concerns.
The union says technology-backed safety is essential to protect staff and students and sustain learning stability.
Source : The Nation, 2025-12-08
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Anambra Police Probe Deadly Attacks
Police in Anambra State have launched investigations after separate violent incidents left multiple casualties, with early indications pointing to organised criminal or cult-linked elements in at least one location.
Security sweeps were reportedly intensified to prevent reprisals and restore public confidence.
Source:Punch, 2025-12-08
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PalmPay Launches ‘Purple December’ Rewards Push
PalmPay has launched a month-long ‘Purple December’ campaign encouraging users to complete weekly digital tasks for prizes, culminating in a Christmas-themed social challenge.
The fintech says the activation celebrates user loyalty and highlights everyday digital-payment stories during the festive season.
Source: Punch, 2025-12-09
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TikTok Restricts Late-Night LIVE in Nigeria
TikTok has restricted late-night LIVE access for Nigerian users as part of a safety investigation tied to harmful-content concerns. The platform has not stated how long the restriction will remain.
The move reflects rising global and local pressure on social platforms to tighten safeguards around livestream risks.
Source: Punch, 2025-12-08