Business
Lagos State Plans to Tax Remote Workers to Boost Revenue to N5 Trillion

The Lagos State government has unveiled a plan to impose taxes on remote workers, aiming to generate approximately N200 billion from the digital sector and other revenue sources.
This initiative is part of a broader strategy outlined in a recent document released at the Eko Revenue Plus Summit.
The government’s objective is to boost Lagos State’s internally generated revenue (IGR) to N5 trillion during the current administration.
Achieving this ambitious goal requires a multifaceted approach that includes harnessing technology, enhancing tax administration, broadening the tax base, and exploring new sources of revenue, particularly within the digital ecosystem.
The strategy also involves optimizing existing processes and seeking innovative non-tax revenue opportunities.
In recent years, Lagos has consistently led in IGR performance. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the state achieved the highest internal revenue collection in 2022, totaling N651 billion.
This new plan reflects the government’s commitment to leveraging technological advancements and expanding revenue streams to sustain and grow its financial resources.
Business
Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price to N825 per Litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has lowered the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, to N825 per litre, down from N835, as competition heats up in Nigeria’s fuel market.
This follows last month’s price reduction, when the 650,000 barrels per day refinery dropped the price from N865 to N835. The recent price change is aimed at providing more value to customers while strengthening Dangote’s position as a leader in the domestic market.
Business
Skype Finally Shuts Down After 22 Years of Connecting People Online

Skype, once a go-to platform for video and voice calls, is officially shutting down today, May 5, marking the end of its 22-year journey connecting people around the globe. The app was one of the first to revolutionize online communication, offering free calls over the internet long before it became common.
During its prime in the mid-2010s, Skype boasted over 300 million active users each month. Microsoft bought Skype in 2011 for a massive $8.5 billion, planning to make it a key part of its communication tools. However, as newer apps like WhatsApp, Zoom, and even Microsoft’s own Teams grew in popularity, Skype slowly lost its place.
In February, Microsoft announced it would officially shut down Skype on May 5 to focus more on Teams, which now handles most of its communication services. This move affects both free and paid users, although Skype for Business will stick around for a little longer.
Business
United Bank Of Africa, UBA, Delivers 23% Total Dividend for 2024, CEO Promises More to Come

United Bank of Africa, UBA, pays 171 Billion in total to its shareholders for the 79 percent increase for 2024.
This information was revealed during the 63rd Annual General held on the 25th of April, 2025. The UBA shareholders approved of the 3 naira dividend share, which will com bine with 2 naira interim dividend and will represent a 23 percent total dividend for 2024 in total.
It can be noted that UBA now has the highest Nigerian stocks and the CEO, Oliver Alawuba has assured the shareholders of the dividends that will be paid.”What we can assure our shareholders today is that UBA will continue to pay more dividends.”
-
News20 hours ago
Over 380,000 Candidates Receive Texts to Resit 2025 UTME Starting Today
-
Sport20 hours ago
Mbappe Breaks Di Stéfano’s 71-Year-Old Real Madrid Goal Record
-
Politics20 hours ago
“PDP May Skip 2027 Presidential Election Over Leadership Crisis” — Lere Olayinka
-
Allegedly14 hours ago
Justin Bieber Allegedly Sells Music Catalog for $200M Amid Financial Struggles
-
Sport2 hours ago
Lamine Yamal Thanks Xavi for Letting him Play for Barcelona and Win La Liga
-
Sport1 hour ago
Capello Says 17-Year-Old Lamine Yamal is the Best Player in the World
-
Entertainment14 hours ago
“Faith Over Fear”: Tems on Why She Chose Music Despite Financial Uncertainties
-
News1 hour ago
Governor Adeleke Says Dancing Makes Him Happy and Doesn’t Stop His Good Work