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COVENANT CHRISTIAN CENTRE HOLDS - The Platform Nigeria 2025 - Theme: Rebuilding Our Nation This October 1st, join some of the world’s finest leaders and thinkers at The Platform Nigeria as we explore bold ideas and practical solutions for reshaping our nation.  Distinguished Speakers: Atifete Jahjaga – First Female President of Kosovo Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli – CEO of The ONE Campaign Leke Alder – Founder & Principal, Alder Consulting Segun Odegbami (MON) – Legendary Ex-Captain of the Green Eagles Dr. Joe Abah (OON) – Governance & Institutional Reforms Expert Dr. Yemi Kale – Group Chief Economist & MD, Research & Trade Intelligence (Afreximbank)  Date: Wednesday, 1st October 2025  Venue: The Covenant Place, Iganmu, Lagos Let’s come together to inspire change, rebuild hope, and chart the path to a brighter Nigeria.  #ThePlatformNigeria #RebuildingOurNation #NigeriaAt65 #InfoCity

 

  BUSINESS FIRST: QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ON THE NEW NIGERIA TAX LAW (SPECIFIC FOCUS ON INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL BUSINESSES) Q1: When will the new Nigeria Tax Act take effect?  A1: The new Nigeria Tax Act takes effect from 1 January 2026. Q2: Which specific individuals does the Nigeria Tax Law apply to?  A2: It applies to all individuals that earn income in Nigeria (workers, content creators, remote workers, influencers, traders, etc.) and to Nigerians earning income abroad if they are tax residents in Nigeria Q3: Will transfers and deposits into my bank account be taxed?  A3: No. Moving money around (via POS, transfers, deposits, or withdrawals) is not a taxable event. What is taxed is income earned. Q4: Will the money I keep in my bank account be taxed from 2026?  A4 No. Just having money in your account is not taxable. Only the income you earn (like salary, business profits, or interest) is what can be taxed. Q5 I’m a student with no job. Will I pay tax in 2026?...

  Top 10 US companies hiring most foreign workers under H-1B visa   U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation introducing a new $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas, a dramatic move that could reshape the future of skilled immigration and the businesses that depend on foreign talent. The announcement has sent ripples across the technology and business sectors, where H-1B visa holders play a critical role in powering innovation. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/09/top-10-us-companies-hiring-most-foreign-workers-under-h-1b-visa/

 

According to the tax law which President Bola Tinubu signed into law on June 26, 2025 , the five per cent fuel tax will kick off at a yet to be announced date. The policy focuses on fossil fuel products provided or produced in Nigeria Fossil fuel products include petrol , diesel , kerosene , aviation fuel , and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). They are derived from the processing of coal , petroleum , and natural gas . However, items exempted from the new tax are clean or renewable energy products , as well as household kerosene , cooking gas , and CNG. https://dailytrust.com/explainer-how-tinubus-5-percent-fuel-tax-will-affect-you-as-a-nigerian/

  Know Your History: History of Oranmiyan and Oduduwa from their Origin in Ancient Ife-Oodaye https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf6vuPv2dDA

  POLITICAL BLIND FOLLOWERS AND SERVICE BLINDNESS: THE EFFECTS ON CITIZENS In every failing democracy, behind every underperforming political leader, there exists an army of blind followers; men and women who cheer injustice, justify mediocrity and excuse failure in the name of party, ethnicity, or personal loyalty. These are not just supporters, they are enablers of destruction. And what do they produce? A system of service blindness , a society that no longer knows what good governance looks like, and has grown numb to what it truly deserves. WHO ARE POLITICAL BLIND FOLLOWERS? Blind followers are those who:  • Defend leaders, not leadership.  • Worship individuals, not institutions.  • Justify every action of “their man” even when it is criminal, divisive, or shameful.  • Attack critics as enemies, rather than engage in sober reflections.  • Vote based on identity, not performance. Their motto is: “As long as it is our person, anything goes". WHAT IS SERV...