The Tax Appeals Tribunal delivered a victory for businessman Dr. Amos Nzeyi by overturning a 1.8 billion shilling tax assessment from the Uganda Revenue Authority. The tribunal determined that proceeds from his 2019 land transaction represented private investment gains rather than business income. This decision effectively eliminates the substantial tax liability URA had imposed on the property sale. The ruling establishes important precedent for distinguishing personal investments from commercial activities under Ugandan tax law. Dr. Nzeyi successfully demonstrated that his land holding constituted a private investment strategy.
URA had argued that the 6.5 billion shilling sale of 42 acres in Kitende to Crown Beverages Limited...
Uganda's Tax Appeals Tribunal ordered Shoprite Checkers Limited to pay 1,354,624,690 shillings in Value Added Tax to the Uganda Revenue Authority. The ruling emerged from a lengthy dispute regarding undeclared sales during the 2016 and 2017 financial years. Tribunal Chair Siraj Ali led a three-member panel that rejected the retailer's defense arguments. The decision requires both parties to reconcile a separate Pay-As-You-Earn liability worth 58.9 million shillings by July 15, 2025. URA received three-quarters of the application costs under the tribunal's final judgment.
The revenue authority discovered discrepancies between Shoprite's reported VAT sales figures and calculations used for franchise fee payments. Shoprite claimed the...
Uganda caught Democratic Republic of Congo officials off guard by unilaterally reopening the Bunagana and Ishasa border crossings on July 10. Kampala failed to consult Kinshasa before making this decision, creating immediate diplomatic friction between the neighboring countries. North Kivu Governor General Evariste Kakule Somo responded by summoning Ugandan consul Isingoma Isimererwa to a meeting in Beni on July 12. The surprise action has generated widespread concern among DRC government officials and sparked heated discussions on social media platforms. This development comes at a particularly sensitive time given the ongoing security challenges in eastern DRC.
The timing of the reopening carries significant political implications...
Kenya faces steep fuel price increases as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz force shipping companies to adopt extended maritime routes. Petrol prices have risen by Sh 8.99 per liter, reaching Sh186.31 in Nairobi. Diesel costs have jumped by Sh8.67 to Sh171.58 per liter. Kerosene prices have climbed by Sh9.65 to Sh156.58 per liter. These new rates take effect from July 15 through August 14, 2025.
The waterway between Iran and Oman serves as a vital passage for global energy trade. Approximately 20 percent of worldwide oil consumption and liquefied natural gas commerce flows through this region. Recent attacks have prompted shipping companies to seek alternative routes, resulting in higher transportation costs. Agayo Ogambi from the...
Kebbi State police leadership has announced an escalated campaign against criminal organizations following a deadly confrontation with armed groups. Commissioner Bello M. Sani declared his intention to pursue those responsible for killing three law enforcement personnel during recent violence. The incident occurred when suspected Lakurawa militants attacked travelers along the Zogirma-Tilli Road within the Bunza Local Government Area. Security forces engaged the assailants in armed combat that resulted in multiple bandit casualties. Several attackers fled the scene with injuries after the failed ambush attempt.
The police chief emphasized that fallen officers demonstrated heroic conduct while defending civilian lives during the...
Senator Seriake Dickson from Bayelsa West has publicly endorsed the reinstatement of his colleague, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to the Senate. The Federal High Court in Abuja ruled on July 4 that the upper legislative chamber must restore Akpoti-Uduaghan to her position. Justice Binta Nyako issued the directive following legal proceedings challenging the suspension. Dickson expressed sympathy for his colleague during remarks to journalists regarding the matter. He emphasized his consistent opposition to prolonged member suspensions throughout his legislative tenure.
Akpoti-Uduaghan faced suspension on March 6 after confronting Senate leadership about revised seating arrangements. She believed the changes targeted her specifically as a...
Transportation officials in Plateau State have restored regular train operations on the Jos-Bukuru rail line, effective this Monday. Commissioner Davou Gyang authorized the restart through his ministry's Information Officer after technical teams completed comprehensive maintenance and safety evaluations. Railway experts conducted thorough testing procedures to ensure operational readiness before clearing the corridor for passenger service. The Nigerian Railway Corporation provided final certification for both the track infrastructure and rolling stock designated for the route. Transportation authorities confirmed that all safety protocols meet federal standards for resumed operations.
Passengers can access four round-trip services...
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas praised President Bola Tinubu's handling of Rivers State's political turmoil during Saturday's Niger Delta Development Commission anniversary celebration in Port Harcourt. The retired military officer, who serves as the state's sole administrator, described the presidential intervention as both timely and reassuring. Ibas emphasized that Tinubu's decisive actions successfully restored governmental order and strengthened administrative structures. The administrator expressed gratitude for the president's unwavering commitment to regional peace and stability. He highlighted Tinubu's demonstration of strong political will toward development, economic equity, and national unity.
Rivers State experienced...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio identified internal discord as the primary obstacle facing the Niger Delta Development Commission during Saturday's anniversary celebration in Port Harcourt. Management teams have consistently engaged in self-destructive conflicts that undermined the agency's effectiveness over two decades. The commission abandoned more than 17,500 development projects as a direct consequence of frequent leadership transitions. Staff members routinely encouraged disputes among executives before orchestrating their removal from office. Some employees subsequently assumed acting managing director positions through these manipulative tactics.
Regional politics perpetuate a culture where leaders refuse to await their...
