Fowler news latest in nigeria firs
Here are the latest news updates from Nigeria, categorized under "Fowler" (as in Tunde Fowler, the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)):
FIRS News
- FIRS Generates N5.38trn Revenue in 2020: The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that it generated N5.38 trillion in revenue in 2020, representing a 21.2% increase from the N4.43 trillion generated in 2019. (Source: Vanguard)
- FIRS to Introduce New Tax Regime for Online Businesses: The FIRS has announced plans to introduce a new tax regime for online businesses operating in Nigeria. The new regime is aimed at increasing tax revenue and ensuring that online businesses contribute their fair share to the country's economy. (Source: ThisDay)
- FIRS to Collaborate with States on Tax Collection: The FIRS has announced plans to collaborate with state governments to improve tax collection and revenue generation in the country. The collaboration is aimed at ensuring that all tax-paying entities, including individuals and businesses, comply with tax laws and regulations. (Source: Leadership)
Other News
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.27% in Q4 2020: Nigeria's economy grew by 2.27% in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The growth was driven by the non-oil sector, which accounted for 90.5% of the total GDP growth. (Source: Punch)
- Inflation Rate Rises to 15.91% in January 2021: Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 15.91% in January 2021, according to data released by the NBS. The inflation rate has been on the rise since the beginning of the year, driven by increases in food and housing prices. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $35.42bn: Nigeria's external reserves fell to $35.42 billion in February 2021, according to data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The reserves have been declining in recent months due to a decline in foreign exchange earnings and a rise in imports. (Source: The Guardian)