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FG Directs MAN, NECA, FRCN to Review 10% Financial Reporting Levy

Oduwole said the timeline for the suspension would not exceed 60 days, adding that the government is committed to addressing the concerns raised by the private sector.

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March 27, 2025

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The Federal Government has temporarily suspended the implementation of 10 percent financial reporting levy imposed on public interest enterprises by the Financial Reporting Council, for the next two months.

This was in response to the requests by the private sector’s operators – the like of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), and the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association and Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (NECA) calling for the suspension of the FRCN Act, which imposes on non-listed entities. a 10 percent penalty on unpaid dues for every month of default, accumulating until full payment.

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, announced the government’s decision at a Ministerial Consultative Meeting on the Financial Reporting Council Annual Dues for Public Interest Enterprises, yesterday in Abuja.

Oduwole emphasized that the government directed the Financial Reporting Council to pause in the implementation of the new annual dues.

She explained: ” A suspension request by the organised private sector would be in contravention of legislation duly passed by the National Assembly.

A pause is an administrative process simply to review, in line with what we discussed .

”Oduwole said the timeline for the suspension would not exceed 60 days, adding that the government is committed to addressing the concerns raised by the private secto

“We are a listening administration. The private sector has requested a range from three months to an indefinite suspension. We are not going to do that. So, at the most, 60 days is in my estimate.

“We are going to set up a technical working group comprising the FRC and the organised private sector who have formally written in, and this will be reviewed,’ she added.

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Illicit Financial Flows Draining National Resources – Adedeji

He emphasized the need to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic resource mobilisation to safeguard national wealth.

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July 22, 2025

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•Chairman of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji

On July 22, 2025, the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, delivered the welcome address at the National Conference on Illicit Financial Flows in Abuja.

He emphasizied the need to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic resource mobilisation to safeguard national wealth.

He cited the recent tax reforms as a major step forward and highlighted the following as key points in his welcome address:

* Illicit Financial Flows through tax evasion, profit shifting and money laundering are draining national resources and threatening fiscal stability.

The recent signing of four tax reform bills marks a critical step toward transparency, system overhaul, and stronger institutions.

FIRS is responding with a multi-dimensional strategy: promoting voluntary compliance, embracing digital intelligence and enhancing enforcement under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
* A need for unified, data-driven, and globally coordinated action to close fiscal gaps and protect Nigeria’s economic future.

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Just in: CBN Retains July Interest Rate at 27.5% , Says 8 banks meet recapitalisation target

The Governor of CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this at the MPC briefing in Abuja this afternoon.

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July 22, 2025

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has maintained the July Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) of 27.5 percent with all policy parameters.

The Governor of CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this at the MPC briefing in Abuja this afternoon.

Mr Cardoso explained that the asymmetric corridor was retained at +500/-100 basis points around the MPR, leaving the Cash Reserve Ratio at 50 per cent for Deposit Money Banks and a general Liquidity Ratio of 30 percent.

He said that the decision to maintain the current MPR was premised on the need to continue to ensure the ongoing inflation reduction while vigorously ensuring declining prices.

The CBN boss revealed that as of July 18, the nation’s foreign reserve stood at 40.1 billion, which could provide import cover of nine and a half months.

He also disclosed that eight banks had achieved the new recapitalisation requirements.

The governor said the monetary and fiscal authorities would continue to work together to reduce the nation’s inflation rate to a single digit.

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NCS Replacing 4% import charges with 1% CISS import levy

Adeniyi explained that the one percent CISS levy has been in place for several years and has been instrumental in facilitating trade and generating revenue for the government.

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July 22, 2025

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The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has announced that it will be replacing the proposed 4 percent import levy with the existing 1 percent Comprehensive Import Supervision Scheme (CISS) levy.

The Comptroller -General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, made the revelation at an engagement held in Lagos to sensitize stakeholders in the B’Odogwu platform.

The CGC who is also the Chairperson of the World Customs Organization (WCO) explained that, though the introduction of the 4 percent FOB had been enshrined in the constitution.

He noted that the decision to reintroduce the levy was made after careful consideration and consultation with relevant stakeholders.

Adeniyi explained that the one percent CISS levy has been in place for several years and has been instrumental in facilitating trade and generating revenue for the government.