July 2024

Books from the heart of a nation

By Dakuku Peterside Nigeria is a complex and multifaceted country that elicits various thoughts and viewpoints. Yet, there is some order in disorder. My recent journey through books about contemporary Nigeria or autobiographies of Nigerians brought this reality to light.…

Banks incur N575.2bn in taxes in 2023

In 2023, eleven Nigerian banks incurred a total of N575.168 billion in taxes, marking a significant 175 percent increase compared to the N209.608 billion incurred in 2022. Out of this total, N440.305 billion was specifically for that taxable year, 2023.…