Nigeria's New Tax Law: ₦800,000 Annual Income Now Tax-Free
Nigeria's new tax law effective January 1, 2026, exempts the first ₦800,000 of annual income from tax. Learn how this reform impacts government employees and the wider economy.
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Abiodun Signs Ogun's ₦1.669 Trillion 2026 Budget
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has signed the ₦1.669 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, a 58% increase from 2025. The 'Budget of Sustainable Legacy' aims to boost revenue and development. Read more.
Abiodun frees 71 inmates, highlights 2025 achievements
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has granted clemency to 71 inmates while outlining major economic and infrastructure gains for 2025. Read the full New Year address details.
FG Clarifies: No Tax Monitoring via Bank Transaction Narrations
Federal Government dismisses claims of monitoring personal bank accounts for tax. Small businesses under ₦12m turnover are exempt. Experts advise clear transaction descriptions.
Controversial Tax Reforms Begin Jan 1, 2026
President Tinubu's sweeping tax reforms begin today despite opposition from Atiku and Northern groups. FG insists changes are vital for economic growth. Read the full story.
Ogun Gov Appoints 9 Perm Secs, 6 Education Leaders
Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved the appointment of nine new permanent secretaries, two principals-general, and four headteachers-general in Ogun State. The selections follow a rigorous process based on merit and experience.
Tax Chief: No Auto-Debit from Accounts in New Law
Taiwo Oyedele assures Nigerians the new tax reforms will not lead to automatic bank debits. The system is based on self-declaration, targeting high-income individuals. Read details.
British Envoy, Govs Visit Injured Anthony Joshua in Lagos
British Deputy Head of Mission Simon Field and Governors Dapo Abiodun and Babajide Sanwo-Olu visit Anthony Joshua in hospital after a fatal Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash. FRSC urges caution.
British Envoy, Governors Visit Anthony Joshua After Crash
British and Nigerian officials visited boxer Anthony Joshua in a Lagos hospital after a fatal accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that claimed two lives. Governors oversaw his care as President Tinubu was briefed.
Court Halts 2026 Tax Reforms, NANS Issues Protest Ultimatum
A legal challenge has halted Nigeria's new tax regime set for Jan 1, 2026. NANS issues a 14-day protest ultimatum amid allegations of post-passage alterations to the laws. Read the full story.
New Tax Laws Will Reduce Airlines' Costs - Oyedele
Tax reform chief Taiwo Oyedele clarifies that Nigeria's new 2026 tax laws aim to lower airline operating costs, countering claims of massive fare hikes. Details inside.
Oyedele, NCAA Counter Onyema's Tax Claims
Tax chief Taiwo Oyedele and the NCAA have dismissed Allen Onyema's warnings that new tax laws will cripple aviation, insisting reforms will cut airline costs. Read the full details.
Tinubu Calls Anthony Joshua After Fatal Ogun State Crash
President Bola Tinubu speaks with Anthony Joshua following a tragic accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Get the latest updates on the boxer's condition and official statements.
Tinubu Speaks with Anthony Joshua After Fatal Accident
President Bola Tinubu has personally condoled with boxer Anthony Joshua following a fatal road crash in Ogun State. Get the full details of the President's phone calls and the Governor's response here.
Anthony Joshua Escapes Death in Ogun State Accident
Boxing champion Anthony Joshua sustains minor injuries in a fatal crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Ogun State government expresses condolences as two foreigners die. Read details.
New Tax Laws Will Help Airlines - Oyedele
Taiwo Oyedele clarifies that Nigeria's new tax reforms from Jan 1, 2026, will reduce airline costs, not increase them. Key burdens like withholding tax on leases are removed.
Nigeria's 2026 Tax Reform: Truth vs. Viral Lies
As Nigeria's new tax law takes effect Jan 1, 2026, we separate fact from fiction on income tax, bank alerts, and gifts. Most Nigerians will pay less or nothing.
Gov Abiodun Hails DSS Boss Ajayi for IPI Award
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun commends DSS Director-General Oluwatosin Ajayi for his IPI award, highlighting improved media-security agency collaboration for national security. Read more.
Akpabio Calls for Remo-Ijebu Unity for New State
Senate President Godswill Akpabio urges Remo people to collaborate with Ijebu kinsmen for Ijebu-Remo State creation at Remo Day 2025. Governor Abiodun announces airport cargo ops.
Tax Reforms on Track for January 1 Implementation
The Federal Government confirms Nigeria's major tax reform laws will take effect as scheduled on January 1, 2026. The changes promise relief for 98% of workers and 97% of small businesses. Get the full details.
Abiodun Promises Historic Peaceful Transition in Ogun for 2027
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun pledges a seamless 2027 power transfer, citing economic expansion and infrastructure as his legacy. Read his full Christmas message and vision for the state's future.
Fact Check: Muslim Tax Exemption Claim Debunked
A viral claim by cleric Ezekiel Dachomo that Muslims are exempt from Nigeria's new tax laws has been fact-checked. Get the full details and official verdict here.
Lagos Plans to Slash Taxes from 65 to 9 in Major Reform
Lagos State plans a major tax overhaul, proposing to harmonise 65 levies into just nine. The reform, effective 2026, aims to ease business burdens and boost voluntary compliance. Read the full details.
Lagos Can Raise ₦1 Trillion Annually from Property Tax
Tax Reforms Chairman Taiwo Oyedele says Lagos State can unlock ₦1 trillion yearly from property taxes with better data and legal harmonisation. Governor Sanwo-Olu commits to implementation.
Cyber Expert Urges FG to Protect National Infrastructure
Cybersecurity researcher Taiwo Akinremi warns Nigeria's critical infrastructure is vulnerable to global cyber threats. He calls for urgent systemic defence upgrades to protect power, banks, and hospitals. Read the full analysis.
Abiodun Distributes Yuletide Food Palliatives to Ogun Churches
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun spreads Christmas cheer by distributing food items to churches across the state. Beneficiaries praise the timely gesture amid economic challenges. Read more.
Tax Reforms Chief Denies Bank Account Freeze Rumours
Taiwo Oyedele dismisses false claims that accounts without TIN will be frozen in 2026. Get the facts and avoid misinformation about Nigeria's tax reforms.
Court Rejects KWAM 1's Injunction on Awujale Throne
An Ogun State High Court has dismissed Fuji star KWAM 1's application to stop the selection of a new Awujale. The case will proceed to a full hearing in January 2026. Get the full details.
SAHCO Honoured as Best SIWES Employer 2025 by ITF
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc receives the 'Best Employer in SIWES Student Acceptance 2025' award from the Industrial Training Fund for its commitment to training Nigerian students. Read more.
Presidency Denies Discrepancies in New Tax Laws
The Presidency has dismissed claims of alterations in the new tax laws signed by Tinubu. Taiwo Oyedele calls reports 'false and misleading' as controversy grows ahead of the January 2026 implementation.
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