LightRay Media

Knowledge is power When put to good use. Ignite Your Mind thru the books & articles you read. Here @LightRayMedia Journalism converges with Creative Writing!💫

[LightRay Media @LightrayM]

That's what this convo is about: World Book & Copyright Day tomorrow 23rd April & the role of Creatives in fostering the most dynamic & sustainable business models in the age of artificial intelligence, social media & internet @PeluAwofeso @Rovingheights

[Federal Ministry of Finance @FinMinNigeria]

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE, ABUJA

PRESS STATEMENT

The Federal Ministry of Finance wishes to address recent media reports suggesting that the Federal Government has discontinued the practice of allowing revenue-generating agencies such as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to deduct their cost of collection at source.

We categorically state that these reports are inaccurate and misleading.

At no point during his remarks at the Nigeria Development Update (NDU) programme hosted by the World Bank did the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, announce or imply any change to the existing policy on the cost of collection deductions.

For the avoidance of doubt, there has been no policy change regarding the deduction of costs of collection at source by revenue-generating agencies. The current framework remains in effect.

What is underway are ongoing policy discussions in line with the directives of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to review cost of collection structure. These discussions are part of broader efforts to enhance transparency, efficiency, and value-for-money in public financial management. However, no final decision has been made on this matter.

The Ministry assures all stakeholders and the public that revenue operations continue uninterrupted and that any future adjustments will be guided by due process, stakeholder engagement, and clear communication.

We urge media organisations to seek clarification from official sources before publishing information that may cause unnecessary confusion. The Ministry appreciates the continued support of Nigerians as we work collectively to build a stronger, more transparent, and sustainable economy.

Signed
Mohammed Manga, FCAI
Director, Information and Public Relations
October 8, 2025

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[LightRay Media @LightrayM]

I cannot thank Warri People enough!! #givebacktosociety
Here are I am as #QueenMother with my Mega Chief Izeh, Onos B & Anu Radio Barbie with my MEGA FM Crew joined by other Chiefs: Gilbert, Eruo, Gidigba, Onajite, Amino, E.K Fashion & many others in Warrii

[LightRay Media @LightrayM]

Time to dig in

['Kúnlé 🧩 @KunleAdebajo]

So I spent a couple of weeks in Maiduguri between Sept. & Oct. last year and the result is 13 articles that unravel how the Boko Haram insurgency is affecting all kinds of people in the region. Sharing the links here in case you missed (any of) them. #Thread. Please retweet! 🙏🏽🥺

[LightRay Media @LightrayM]

We are all set!
From 12noon all literary minds and performance creatives in Delta State will be spitting comedy, spoken word performance, book reviews and alll things Literary!

Join us from 12noon-3pm *today Sunday 16th May, 2021 with your Anchor/Host

[LightRay Media @LightrayM]

Know about using podcast for storytelling to kids?

Find out in my interview today with Faith Afolabi who is shaking the industry in Nigeria using podcast to tell 100 stories.

Follow @mega 89.1 fm Warri and @LightRayMedia.org on Facebook to watch live

[LightRay Media @LightrayM]

Nigeria's Poet, Othuke Umukoro emerge WINNER of the 2021 Brunel International African Poetry Prize!

We at LightRay Books & Lit Society are very proud of you!

We also celebrate @araoameny

Read about Othuke's and his work here: https://t.co/PiwiBObaGN

[LightRay Media @LightrayM]

Goodnews!
Nigeria's Poet @Othuke__Umukoro is the WINNER of the 2021 Brunel International African Poetry Prize!

We at LightRay Books & Lit Society are very proud of you!

We also celebrate @araoameny.

Read Othuke's work here: https://t.co/PiwiBObaGN

[GIJN Africa @gijnAfrica]

A three-month investigation by @gideonsarpong & @ElfredahKevin has revealed a clandestine network of gunsmiths, criminal networks & arms traffickers who exploit the porous borders in West Africa & the Sahel to traffic illicit guns, which fuel more conflict https://t.co/ekwPiGUGoC

[LightRay Media @LightrayM]

You're going to 'die' many times in yr life.
U're going to go thru some experience that'll break U & kill those parts of U that has to die. Yes it's going to happen. Embrace yr mistakes: learn from them! Then resurrect a new, better, richer U!
That s Writing

[LightRay Media @LightrayM]

Always bring the best version of you to your workplace, inside your homes, at social events, or wherever you are. It makes sense to.

Humans are designed to evolve not retrograde

[LightRay Media @LightrayM]

#Distortion by Ejiro Umukoro @LadyEumukoro published by @LightrayM is the #Bookofthemonth in May at @AsabaBookClub!
U don't want to miss this book described as "thought provoking" "heartbreaking"& "powerful!" @Rovingheights @ThePhbc
https://t.co/KDRA1ss2XQ

[Asaba Literacy and Reading Club @asabaLRC]

ASABA READING CLUB book for the Month of April

DISTORTION by Ejiro Umukoro

Asaba Reading Club...bringing back our reading culture!
@audible_com @UN @LadyEumukoro @giz_gmbh @UNICEF_Nigeria @USinNigeria #books #BookReview #bookcommunity #Nigeria

[LightRay Media @LightrayM]

The best gift you can give yourself this morning and for the rest of your days is Peace of Mind!

It's all going to be alright!!
Breathe. Relax. Let Go.

Now fly with your mindpower to write that next book and conquer the business of writing & cash flow!

[LightRay Media @LightrayM]

Leriq Burna Boy's Producer), etc in the field of arts, media, communications, broadcast, journalism, literature!

Want to be mentored/trained by @LadyEumukoro as Groups/Indie across the media & creative ecosystem? Call 0803 592 6901.

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[LightRay Media @LightrayM]

@LadyEumukoro (Ejiro Umukoro) is discovering&developing the next generation of creatives & female creative managers in Delta State same as she did when she discovered&sponsored @timidakolo, Mark Angel Comedy (Emmanuella), Young Burna Boy (Grammy Award Winner)

[LightRay Media @LightrayM]

That's what this convo is about: World Book & Copyright Day tomorrow 23rd April & the role of Creatives in fostering the most dynamic & sustainable business models in the age of artificial intelligence, social media & internet @PeluAwofeso @Rovingheights

[LightRay Media @LightrayM]

Join us @LightrayM #Creatives w/ @LadyEumukoro convo with these great team of Creatives!
We need more Creative Women Managers handling & running creative companies successfully - an area she's trained & continue to mentor girls/women to excel & have ownership

[Ejiro LightRay Umukoro @LadyEumukoro]

Join us on @LightrayM Creative Hustle in my Convo with these great team of Creatives!
We need more Creative Women Managers handling & running creative companies successfully - an area I have trained&continue to mentor girls & women to excel & have ownership.

[LightRay Media @LightrayM]

@LightRayM We plan on setting the 1st Private Library & International Bookstore in Warri & Delta State. We inspire a Nation of reading culture & more!!! Tell a friend who tells a friend of this fantastic community! Drive from wherever U are! See U @1pm Today

[Ejiro LightRay Umukoro @LadyEumukoro]

See you at Shell Bush Hut Ogunu today from 12:30pm @LightrayM Books & Literary Society Meetup, 1pm Today! Book Review: #DistortionByEjiroUmukoro. Copies are Available for pickup at the Venue too (N3500 [Nig print], [N5000 USA print] @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNICEF