Taxing the Poor? Questions Over Tinubu’s Fiscal Reforms

What Nigerians urgently need today are policies that stimulate economic recovery, generate employment, and expand opportunities. Any fiscal reform perceived as “taxing poverty” risks undermining the very economic stability it seeks to achieve.

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OPINION: Electoral Reform or Democratic Backslide? Nigeria Must Guard Against a One-Party State

By Paul Okojie Nigeria’s democracy stands at a delicate crossroads following the passage of the new electoral law by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led National Assembly and its approval by Bola

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Edo State Governor Orders Contractors to Expedite Work on Roads Ahead of Wet Season

Benin City-Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has directed contractors handling road construction projects across the state to intensify work and operate round the clock in order to beat the peak

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Governor Okpebholo’s 100MW Ologbo Initiative Seeks to Guarantee Reliable Energy

By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele Reliable electricity has always been central to the economic future of Edo State. From factories and small businesses to government institutions and households, steady power

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Gov. Okpebholo Approves Minor Shake-up in Edo Revenue Agencies

The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has approved a minor reassignment of key officials in the state’s revenue sector as part of efforts to strengthen revenue generation and administration.

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Tinubu Approves Fiscal Incentives for $20bn Bonga Deepwater Project

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved targeted fiscal incentives to unlock the long-awaited Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Bonga Southwest Aparo (BSWA) deepwater project, a development expected to attract

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Edo Governor Swears in Andrew Momodu as Commissioner, Urges Protection of Edo People’s Interest

Benin City- The Executive Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has sworn in Andrew Momodu as a commissioner in the state Executive Council, charging him to prioritise and protect the

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IOM Commends Edo Government’s Efforts to Curb Irregular Migration, Reduce Poverty

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has commended the Edo State Government (EDSG) for its proactive initiatives aimed at combating irregular migration, reducing poverty, and supporting the reintegration of returning

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Edo Govt Bans Roadside Vehicle Repairs to Ease Traffic Congestion

The Edo State Ministry of Transportation has announced a ban on the repair of faulty or broken-down vehicles on public roads across the state in a move aimed at reducing

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Okpebholo Unveils Road Maintenance Equipment to Tackle Poor Roads in Edo

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commissioned newly procured light and heavy-duty equipment aimed at strengthening road maintenance and addressing deteriorating road infrastructure across the state. The governor performed

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