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
FAAN Breaks Silence on Claims Over Uber’s Departure From Nigeria
Since Uber exited Nigeria, rumours have been circulating over why the company left the country. One of the claims suggested that FAAN was part of the reason for the exit.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has now addressed the rumours and claims of its involvement in Uber’s decision to leave Nigeria.
FAAN said it could not speak for Uber’s decision, noting that the company likely had its own economic and regulatory considerations for leaving Nigeria.
FAAN’s Managing Director, Olubunmi Kuku, said “I can’t speak to Uber’s exit from Nigeria. I am sure they have their own economic and regulatory decisions as to why they chose to exit.”
Business
FG Empowers 500 Women and Youths With Agricultural Skills In Ogun State
The Federal Government trains 500 women and youths in food production and agriculture. The programme was started to support food security.
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security partnered with the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT).
The women and youths were taught tomato, okra and Telfairia production techniques. The government believes this will help boost agriculture, improve food production and strengthen the economy in Ogun State.
Business
Fuel Prices Continue to Drop Across Some Nigerian Filling Stations
According to reports, fuel stations are reducing their prices a bit. This has become a general thing around Nigeria after the spike due to the removal of subsidy.
The prices are dropping to ₦1,275 and ₦1,299, going lower than ₦1,300 compared to what it was before.
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