Analysis: The Unfair VAT Benefit by Sharia States
There has been a lot of restrained sentiment in the past about Sharia states in Northern Nigeria benefiting from the portions of Value Added Tax (VAT) which they did not contribute towards. It is public knowledge now that Sharia states which include Zamfara, Kano, Sokoto, Katsina, Bauchi, Borno, Jigawa, Kebbi, Yobe, Kaduna, Niger, Gombe, have […]
Nigeria Will Experience A Partial Solar Eclipse On Sunday, February 26, 2017
On the evening of Sunday February 26, the skies over most of Nigeria will be noticeably darker than usual. This will be the result of a partial eclipse, which is expected to unfold just before sunset, according to the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA). Dr. Felix Ale, Head of Media and Corporate Communication […]
Rice Production in Nigeria: Kebbi to the Rescue
As far as we can tell, Nigerians’ love for rice has not been destroyed by the upward spike of the commodity’s price. The plates on dining tables probably contain a smaller number of rice grains than they used to, but the cereal is still being consumed by households across the country. Rice is a staple […]
New Sugar Factories coming to Sokoto and Kebbi, Aliko Dangote Says
Nigerian Industrialist and Billionaire Investor, Aliko Dangote has announced that he would build four new sugar factories in Sokoto and Kebbi states. He revealed this during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Sokoto, Aliyu Wamakko. He said the factories should cost around N200 billion and should be operational in four years. He said, “They […]