Businesses

Wahab Sustains Rallying Cry: “We Must Rethink Plastic” To Transform Lagos’ War On Waste

May 7, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Environment Chief Doubles Down on Calls to Reshape Plastic Lifecycle Maintains Sustained Demands for Collective Action from Producers, Consumers, Regulators New Policy Underscores Commitment to Tackle Root Causes, Not Just Symptoms Eko Hot Blog reports that, intensifying his impassioned campaign, Lagos Environment Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab has doubled down on his continuous rallying cry – urging … Read more

EFCC Declares War Against Schools, Hotels, Others Charging Customers In Dollars

May 3, 2024. by Praise Ben

EFCC has announced a crackdown on businesses charging customers in foreign currencies Schools, hotels, and supermarkets are among the entities targeted for accepting dollars and other foreign currencies The commission has deemed this practice illegal, putting pressure on the Naira, and vows to take action against offenders. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial … Read more

FULL LIST: Lagos Govt Shuts Down 34 Businesses Over N356.12 Million Tax Debts

Nov 1, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Government has shut down thirty-four companies operating in the state over alleged failure to remit the personal income tax of their employees and non-remittance of other taxes worth N356.12 million. The Director of Legal Services at the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Seyi Alade, confirmed this on … Read more

Tinubu Enhancing Tax Collection In Nigeria, Not Imposing New Taxes, Says Aide

Jul 7, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that Zacchaeus Adedeji, special adviser to the president on revenue, has said that The federal government has no plans to levy new taxes on Nigerians. Adedeji spoke during a media briefing at the presidential villa, Abuja, on Thursday. He said rather than introduce new taxes, the government would ensure it … Read more

Oyo Govt Tasks New Businesses on Tax payment

Nov 22, 2021. by Damilare Abass

Oyo State Government has urged new businesses in the State to help it boost its revenue by paying their taxes, as at when due. The commissioner for Information, Culture and tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun stated this over the weekend during the launch of new businesses in Ibadan. He said the State Government’s concerted efforts to … Read more

Opinion: A Leap of Faith in a Time of Crisis

Apr 3, 2021.Apr 2, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

“Hello Ma’am, this is Busayo and I would like to know the location of your new store. I am right in front of the old one and was told you have relocated.” Read Also: The Man Who Killed His wife “Good day Mrs. Busayo, “She responded and I detected a hesitation, “we no longer operate … Read more

Stop Extortion Of Businesses Says, Osinbajo To Govt Agencies

Aug 8, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says it is imperative for government agencies to stop extortion of businesses in order for the country to progress and ease doing business ranking. Osinbajo said this on Friday at the virtual edition of the Presidential Policy Dialogue hosted by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He said the government … Read more