2027: INEC FACES CREDIBLE QUESTION AS AMUPITAN CONFIRMS DEAD PERSONS’ NAMES ON REGISTER. (PHOTO).

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 The credibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) voters’ register has come under intense scrutiny ahead of the 2027 general elections, following revelations by INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan that names of deceased persons remain on the register. Amupitan disclosed that names of voters who died as far back as 15 years ago are still listed, a situation critics say could undermine the integrity of the 2027 polls and lead to significant financial waste through the printing of excess ballot papers and other election logistics. The INEC chairman made the revelation while receiving the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and her management team during a courtesy visit in Abuja on Wednesday. Amupitan announced that INEC has entered into a partnership with NIMC to deliver a credible voters’ register and transparent elections. He said INEC would leverage NIMC’s robust data archi...

TAX REFORM GAINS MOMENTUM IN KADUNA DIALOGUE. (PHOTO).


 Tax Reform Gains Momentum in Kaduna Dialogue


A recent dialogue held in Kaduna brought together stakeholders from various sectors, including government, civil society, academia, and the media, to discuss the contentious tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly. The event, organized by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), focused on the role of public relations in fostering constructive dialogue for Nigeria's economic growth.


Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, highlighted the importance of the bills, which aim to overhaul Nigeria's tax laws, and emphasized the need for a balanced, inclusive discussion. He assured that the government would address concerns raised by stakeholders. Experts and activists expressed support for the bills, noting benefits like exemptions for low-income earners and VAT reduction on essential goods. Some regional concerns, especially from the north regarding VAT and education levies, were also addressed. The dialogue encouraged a shift in perceptions about the tax reforms, with many participants, including local leaders and business owners, expressing newfound support for the proposed changes.

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