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Bravo! Celebrating Our Own KOLA DANIEL @41
Joel Ajayi
The book James 1:17 says “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
Birthdays are not only a time to celebrate, but also a day to reflect on the events of the past year, and look forward to memory-building in the year ahead.
Every 5th of September marks another momentous in the life our own KOLA DANIEL a Multimedia Journalist, A Journalist per-excellent, the current Media Assistant to the performing Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare.
Of a true, KOLA DANIEL may not have a billion but in his own little way has impacted so many lives his reportage, mentoring amongst others.
In fact, no one in the sports cycle will say he/she doesn’t know KOLA DANIEL that has over the year registered his name in the minds of sports enthusiasts in the country and beyond courtesy of his eloquent, captivating broadcast voice when reporting sports.
Kola reportage indeed, cut across, Radio, Television, and Print because of his versatility in reporting sports especially football be it at national regional, and international.
The Ogbomosho-born Journalist began his career in 2004 and he has worked for various media houses including Independent Television (ITV), Channels, AIT as well as HOT FM Abuja, SCORENigeria Online News.
(A child of grace) as he likes to call himself Kola Daniel works from dusk to dawn, breaking stories where people don’t care to look, traveling far and wide and wide of Nigeria and even outside the country in search of the news.
He has countless motivation for digging out exclusives and enjoys a wide range of contacts at home and abroad.
Fondly called “Eyes on the leagues” got his fame from reporting Nigerian leagues, without mincing the words, KOLA DANIEL with his Eye closed can conveniently mention the names of every player in the 20 NPFL clubs with missing it, while absence at any National teams’ camp be it local and international will be easily known because of his usefulness.
His impact in reporting football has won him many awards, in 2016 he won the prestigious Sports Journalist of the Year award in the television category in Lagos, he also won the FCT SWAN award in Radio Category in Abuja.
In 2019, the reward of hard work knocked on the door, as the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare named Mr. Kola Adeyanju as his Media Assistant (MA).
His relationship with colleagues is second to none, Sunday Dare’s media aide, Kola Daniel a benevolent and generous Journalist in his own little way cushioned the effect of coronavirus on the men of the pen profession by donating cash and hand sanitizers to journalists in Abuja.
Not too many Journalists have the ability to relentlessly uphold the canons of sports reportage in the course of performing their duties as you do. You are truly a remarkable Journalist, Keep the fire burning.
As he becomes a year older today, KOLA DANIEL, I Pray that God is with you, prosper your way more.
Do have a sumptuous birthday celebration Happy birthday
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Tax Reform Bills: Extricating Nigeria From Economic Cesspit
By Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi
On March 13, 2025, the House of Representatives passed the Tax Reform Bills. The Senate is expected to debate the bills after its current recess, resuming plenary on April 29, 2025. Once the Senate passes them, they will be sent to the President for assent. This is the final stretch.
What comes to mind when you hear the word reform? What do you think of when you hear Tax Reform Bill? After all this time, many Nigerians now have a clearer understanding of what is happening. But when you think of it, who do you envision? There is no other person than the man of the people: Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
After taking office in May 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inherited a situation that required urgent action. Our tax system had been plagued by inefficiencies, low compliance rates, and inadequate coverage. The country also faced challenges like the need for more transparency, improved coordination between federal and state tax authorities, and the lack of a clear, modernized tax framework to support long-term economic growth.
President Tinubu was fully aware of these shortcomings before and after assuming office. The one thing he could do was put a capable man in charge: the Tax Boss. The government made tax reform a priority in its broader economic agenda, and Dr. Zacch has demonstrated commitment in ensuring these reforms are efficiently implemented.
The Tax Boss knew that no matter how brilliant the reform looked on paper, it had to work in practice. Under his leadership, FIRS accelerated internal reforms, digitized processes, automated over 80 percent of returns processing, and integrated new modules into the TaxProMax system to make compliance easier and smarter. This is what Nigerians needed: we are not waiting for change; we are making it happen.
By the end of 2024, four draft bills emerged: the Nigeria Revenue Service Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Taxation (Consolidation) Bill, and the Joint Tax Board Bill. Each was designed to streamline laws, harmonize tax administration, and expand the tax base without overburdening taxpayers. The National Assembly opened its doors to scrutiny with public hearings, tough questions, governors’ perspectives, and expert feedback. Some proposals were revised, such as the decision to retain the current VAT rate.
On March 13, 2025, the House of Representatives passed the Tax Reform Bills. The Senate is expected to debate the bills after its current recess, resuming plenary on April 29, 2025. Once the Senate passes them, they will be sent to the President for assent. This is the final stretch.
But let’s not forget how we got here. It took presidential will, expert input, and above all, Dr. Zacch, the Tax Boss himself. The Tax Boss has not only championed this process; he has owned it with clarity, purpose, and results. With continued execution and the right structures in place, the tax reforms will build a stronger system for everyone, from government to everyday Nigerians.
Tax Reform Bill is not just another trend. It’s the change we have been asking for. Most importantly, it is here to stay.
Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi is the technical assistant on broadcast media to the executive chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service
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