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Nigeria’s Tax Revenue Hits ₦21.6trn In First Half Of 2026 — Uba Sani

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Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has disclosed that Nigeria generated about ₦21.6 trillion in tax revenue in the first half of 2026. He made the disclosure at the 160th Joint Revenue Board meeting in Kaduna, where he discussed the progress and challenges of Nigeria’s tax reforms. According to Sani, the figure represents a 49% increase compared with the same period in the previous year. He said the increase reflects the impact of the Federal Government’s tax reforms under President Bola Tinubu, which he described as a major effort to improve Nigeria’s revenue system. The governor said the reforms are focused on simplifying the tax system, reducing multiple taxes, using technology to reduce leakages and making it easier for individuals and businesses to comply. Sani also commended Nigeria Revenue Service Chairman Zach Adedeji for his role in advancing the reforms, saying the goal should not only be to collect more money but to build a tax system based on fairness, transparency ...
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Police Debunk Viral Training Date for 50,000 Recruits

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The Nigeria Police Force has warned that a social media post telling recruits to report for training on September 18 is fake. The force posted a disclaimer on Wednesday telling prospective constables to ignore the message. A forged letter claiming to be from the police has been circulating online, telling recruits where to report and what to bring for training. The fake document copies official police stationery and lists items like white canvas shoes and bedding. The police have stamped the document "FAKE" on images shared online. The force said anyone applying for the recruitment should only trust information from the official recruitment portal and direct police communications. They urged the public not to share unverified messages that could confuse or mislead candidates. This fake notice appeared during a large recruitment drive to bring 50,000 new constables into the force. President Tinubu ordered the massive hiring in late 2025 to tackle insecurity and bee...
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Uber Shuts Down Ride-Hailing Operations in Nigeria

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Uber is shutting down its ride-hailing service in Nigeria effective September 2, 2026. The company notified drivers on Wednesday that they would stop receiving ride requests through the app from that date. Uber launched its Nigerian operations in Lagos in 2014 and went on to become one of the country’s major ride-hailing platforms. The company expressed appreciation to Nigerians who used its platform to connect with independent transportation providers for daily commutes, visits to loved ones and other journeys. Uber acknowledged that its departure could affect the routines of customers who relied on the platform and apologised for the inconvenience. The company also stated that its Help Centre would remain available until September 23, 2026, to assist customers with final account-related enquiries. The announcement has generated mixed reactions among Nigerians, with some expressing disappointment over the exit and others suggesting that competing ride-hailing companies cou...
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DSS Strengthens Security Around Atiku, Peter Obi, 16 Other Presidential Candidates

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has intensified security arrangements for presidential candidates and their running mates ahead of the 2027 general election, with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and 16 other contenders among those covered by the new measures. The security reinforcement also extends to governorship candidates and their deputies across the country, while candidates contesting National and State Assembly seats in areas considered vulnerable to violence are being placed under increased surveillance. The enhanced security arrangements were reportedly approved following a directive from President Bola Tinubu, who, according to a security source who spoke with The Nation, wants all presidential candidates to be adequately protected during the electioneering period. The development came as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the list of candidates contesting governorship and State Hou...
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META TO CHARGE BUSINESSES ₦14 PER WHATSAPP MESSAGE FROM OCTOBER

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‎ ‎Businesses using the WhatsApp Business Platform, are set to be charged about fourteen naira per message for Nigerian numbers by ‎META, parent company of whatsapp from October 1, 2026. ‎ ‎Ordinary users are not affected by this development as they will continue to use WhatsApp without paying per message. ‎ ‎The concerned businesses are: banks, Fintechs, telecommunications companies, retailers and e-commerce platforms that use WhatsApp to provide customer support, send transaction alerts, confirm orders and market their products. Follow the TOP TORI News channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7DRJBJpe8admKjIM3Z
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Osun: Adeleke Reaches Out To Akande, Aregbesola, Oyinlola As Oyetola, Oyebamiji Shun Phone Calls

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In his push for reconciliation and post- election peace, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, used the occasion of the 35th anniversary celebration of the state to hold discussions with former Governor, Bisi Akande in his continued drive for post- election peace. This was made known in a statement to TopTori on Friday by Adeleke’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed. The governor, who has initiated several steps to heal the wounds of the governorship election, spoke at length to the former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and an ex- governor of the state, Bisi Akande. Adeleke urged restoration of elite interaction and consensus in the aftermath of the last polls. The governor briefed Akande on his reconciliation and peace moves and the need for all leaders to support a post-election peace agenda and the unification of the people badly divided due to pre-election violence among others. The governor also spoke with former Governors Olagunsoye Oyinlo...
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2027: ‘Stop Hiding In Aso Rock’ – Peter Obi Challenges Tinubu To Debate

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The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to speak openly to Nigerians about his plans, policies, and programmes instead of using proxies. Obi challenged Tinubu to address Nigerians on his activities in office ahead of the 2027 elections. Naija News reports that Obi spoke in a statement on Tuesday released on his behalf by the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), in which he charged the President to account for his first term in office. According to the statement signed by the POMR Spokesman, Idris Zekeri, the media office alleged that President Tinubu was positioning himself to seek a second term without adequately meeting with the electorate, adding that there were indications that Tinubu might rely heavily on ministers, party officials, governors, media aides and other political allies to campaign on his behalf rather than directly engaging Nigerians. The group argued that while political surrogates coul...
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