FIRS recently posted an Easter message on social media, saying Jesus paid debts, not taxes. Although the service quickly deleted the post, the action spurred criticisms. CAN demanded an apology from FIRS. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has apologised to Christians over its Easter message that many considered as … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticized the proposed education loan scheme, stating that it will leave students in inescapable debt. This online media reports that ASUU, following its National Executive Council meeting at the Niger Delta University in Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, expressed dismay on Thursday over reports … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that MTN Nigeria has sent a message to its users over the disappearance of debt on the accounts of subscribers in the early hours of Saturday, November 11. This comes amidst nationwide jubilation from subscribers owing the network. EDITOR’S PICKS Banky W Loses Out As Court Affirms LP’s Thaddeus Atta As … Read more
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
The Coalition of Oodua Self-Determination Groups supports Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidy and The group urges Nigerians to do the same, emphasizing that Nigeria cannot afford to continue budgeting trillions of naira on subsidy alone. They believe the funds allocated to subsidy can be better utilized to address various deficits and improve the quality … Read more
By Praise Ben With a flourish of his pen, President Muhammadu Buhari etched his signature onto the eighth and final appropriation bill presented to him by his government. The bill, however, had not come without controversy, as the National Assembly had sent him estimates that were deemed ‘unreconciled’ and ‘spurious.’ But undeterred by the strife, … Read more
Senator blames Obasanjo, Yar’dua, Goodluck Jonathan on debts burden, exonerates Buhari. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, a senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, on Wednesday, has blamed the three former presidents; Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Yar’adua and Goodluck Jonathan governments for Nigeria’s debt burden. EkoHotBlog gathered that the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and … Read more