FIRS Launches USSD Code 829# to Enhance Taxpayer Satisfaction, Ease of Business

To enhance the ease of doing business, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) launched an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) Code, *829#, on Wednesday. The code aims to improve taxpayer satisfaction. FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji introduced the code at the Revenue House in Abuja as part of this year’s Customer Service Week, themed “Above and … Read more

How Lagos Can Reap Economic, Medical Benefits From India – Sanwo-Olu

Governor Sanwo-Olu has explained how Lagos can reap economic, medical benefits from relationship with India. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says his administration will deepen its relationship with the Indian government culturally, economically, and medically for knowledge sharing and human capacity building. EDITOR’S PICKS US Election: Donald Trump Announces … Read more

FG Announces New Mining Rates For Investors

New Mining Rates For Investors

The federal government has introduced new rates for mining licenses to align with President Tinubu’s ease of doing business policy and boost revenue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has announced new rates for investors interested in mining mineral resources across the country. Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, disclosed this on Thursday, stating … Read more

ICYMI: Lagos Meets All Criteria For World Bank Business Reforms Programme – Commissioner

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade & Investment, Ms. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, says the state has met all criteria to qualify for the first phase of the World Bank-funded State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) programme on the Ease of Doing Business. Ms. Ambrose-Medebem made the revelation recently … Read more

Tinubu Govt Introduces National Single Window Initiative To Curb Revenue Leakage

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Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday launched the National Single Window initiative, a transformative project that will propel the nation’s economy to new heights. The National Single Window simplifies government trade compliance through a digital platform. According to a statement from the presidency, the initiative will modernise the way trade is … Read more

Rivers Gets Ease of Doing Business Council To Attract Investors

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The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has set up a state’s Ease of Doing Business Council (EODBC) to facilitate investors in doing business in the state. Inaugurating the Council at the Government House Port Harcourt on Monday, Governor Wike said that the council is critical to the economic development of the State. He said: … Read more