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Anambra approves three-month tax waiver for business owners

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The Anambra State Government has approved a three-month tax waiver for business owners under its newly introduced Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration and Tax Regularisation Scheme (VAIDS), from 6 July to 5 September.

The Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Law Mefor, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Awka.

Mr Mefor said the scheme offers a one-time opportunity for taxpayers to resolve their tax issues without incurring full penalties for non-compliance.

He said the decision was reached by the state tax authority, led by the Chairman of the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS), Ikeazor Okonkwo.

He urged businesses and other organisations that have not paid taxes or fees, and those who have not registered as taxable persons, to take advantage of the three-month window to register and pay their taxes.

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Mr Mefor also urged other registered taxpayers with additional income, assets or liabilities to disclose them.

He said those who failed to fully declare taxable income and assets, or who underpaid or under-remitted taxes or levies, would face the full weight of the law.

He added that those currently under tax audit, investigation, or involved in a tax dispute with the AIRS, and who had been issued Best of Judgement (BOJ) assessments but failed to respond within the statutory time limit, would not be exempted from prosecution.

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The commissioner said eligible taxpayers who make full and honest disclosure would enjoy a 100 per cent waiver of penalties and accrued interest, as well as immunity from prosecution.

He urged those with undeclared income or assets, and taxpayers, business owners, and companies that had defaulted in the declaration of assets and tax payments, to regularise with the tax offices or visit the VAIDS portal.

Mr Mefor warned that the AIRS would commence full enforcement against defaulting taxpayers at the expiration of the tax waiver by 5 September.

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Guinea Insurance Positions for Next Growth Phase Following NAICOM Recapitalisation Approval

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BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Emerging from National Insurance Commission, (NAICOM), sector-wide recapitalisation drive with a capital base exceeding ₦15 billion, Guinea Insurance Plc on Friday said its positioning itself for a major market transformation.

With NAICOM verification now completed, the non-life insurer plans to deploy its strengthened capital position toward underwriting larger corporate risks, expanding digital infrastructure, and competing more aggressively for market leadership within Nigeria’s financial ecosystem.

A statement released by the insurer noted that, recapitalisation is not the destination. It is the platform for growth.

The statement further said is now focused on converting its enhanced capital position into greater underwriting capacity, stronger customer propositions, improved service delivery, strategic partnerships and sustainable market growth.

Commenting on the development, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ademola Abidogun, said:

“Recapitalisation has given Guinea Insurance the strength to think bigger, compete harder and pursue opportunities with greater confidence. We have strengthened our capital; now we are focused on strengthening our position in the market.”

“Nigeria is a market of enormous opportunities, and Guinea Insurance intends to be at the forefront of capturing those opportunities. Whether it is supporting major corporates, SMEs, institutions or individuals, we are ready to provide the capacity, expertise and confidence that businesses need to grow.”

The completion of the recapitalisation also reinforces Guinea Insurance’s ambition to become a more competitive, innovative and customer-focused insurer, with increased capacity to participate in larger risks, develop relevant insurance solutions and deepen its relationships across the insurance value chain.

The Company will build on this stronger foundation through disciplined underwriting, technology and innovation, operational excellence, robust risk management and a relentless focus on customer experience.

It will also pursue strategic opportunities that expand its market reach and create sustainable value for shareholders and other stakeholders.

According to the Company, the objective is clear: to turn capital strength into market strength.

Guinea Insurance expressed its appreciation to its shareholders, investors, policyholders, brokers, employees, business partners, regulators and other stakeholders whose confidence and support contributed to the successful completion of the recapitalisation exercise.

As Guinea Insurance enters its next phase, the Company is looking beyond compliance and capital adequacy. It is preparing to compete for bigger opportunities, serve more customers, support more businesses and deliver greater value across the Nigerian economy.

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Sovereign Trust, Guinea Insurance, 5 Others Join Verified List in Final Recapitalization Clearance

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BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc and Guinea Insurance Plc are among seven additional underwriting firms officially cleared and verified by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) as compliant with the Minimum Capital Requirements stipulated under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025.

This final batch of approvals formally completes the nation’s insurance recapitalization exercise, bringing the total roster of fully capitalized operators in Nigeria to 48 insurance companies and two reinsurance companies.

See details below:

List of Additional Insurance Companies that Complied with the MCR Prescribed by NIIRA 2025

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