By our Correspondent The Federal Government has advanced its tax reform agenda with the introduction of new Presumptive Tax Regulations, designed to formalize Nigeria’s large informal sector and enhance transparency in revenue administration. According to a statement by Joseph Tegbe, Chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC),Continue Reading
In charting its development blueprint for the next five years, China is positioning tech self-reliance as a strategic underpinning. This represents a necessary and astute choice for a manufacturing powerhouse seeking to secure sustained growth that powers a dynamic and inclusive global economy. Moving fast to achieve greater self-relianceContinue Reading
Senior Chinese officials on Friday elaborated on the country’s policy mix for this year, aimed at ensuring resilient economic growth, fostering innovation-driven new engines, and promoting balanced trade to share more market opportunities with the rest of the world. China has set a target of 4.5 to 5 percent forContinue Reading
On March 4, at China’s “two sessions,” the annual meetings of the country’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), and top political advisory body, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), kicked off in Beijing, drawing global attention. Amidst a world facing heightened uncertainties, analysis of China’s developmentContinue Reading
Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered the government work report on behalf of the State Council at the opening meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress on Thursday. The key points are as follows: Review of work in 2025 – GDP grew by 5 percent.Continue Reading
About: Who is General Dambazau? Born on 14th March 1954, Lt Gen Abdulrahman B. Dambazau was commissioned into the Nigerian Army Infantry in June 1977, at the end of his Cadet Training at the Nigerian Defence Academy from December 1974 to June 1977. While in service, he held various instructional,Continue Reading
By Lawal Sale In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information Strategy, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations. It will be recalled that in December last year, the SenateContinue Reading
Speaking at a press conference on the economy during the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress, Finance Minister Lan Fo’an said three key fiscal indicators will all reach new highs this year. He said total government spending will exceed 30 trillion yuan ($4.35 trillion) for the firstContinue Reading
China’s GDP is expected to grow by over 6 trillion yuan (about 869.6 billion U.S. dollars) this year, head of the country’s top economic planner said Friday. This economic expansion will provide solid support for employment, people’s well-being and risk prevention, Zheng Shanjie, head of the National Development andContinue Reading
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that his country is not requesting a ceasefire with the United States and Israel, and does not see any reason to negotiate with Washington. He made the remarks in an interview with U.S. broadcaster NBC News aired on Thursday. “We areContinue Reading
