VM Ahmadu

A free thinker, my views and opinions are mine and mine alone...

[VM Ahmadu @mva14]

It’s funny how inspiration comes from the least expected...”create your lane”

[Nelson Amenya @amenya_nelson]

We’ve waited 60 years to see Africa trade with itself. Kwame Nkrumah must be smiling.

[Dr Penking™ @drpenking]

Moses Bliss did what? 😳😳😳

[VM Ahmadu @mva14]

@aedcelectricity, for the past month, electricity has been erratic in my area (Lifecamp), yet I am still on Band A with no support for the affected community. Even if there is a national issue, the responsibility lies with you to do the right thing and lower the tariff.

[Osas @osazenoo]

In Northern Nigeria, the young Woman is turning agro waste into eco-friendly charcoal and making cool money from this.

[Galaxy Backbone @Galaxybackbone]

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#Govmail #Digitaltransformation
@Galaxybackbone
@IbrahimAdeyanju
@OlumbeAKinkugbe

[VM Ahmadu @mva14]

What is the reason for the low voter turnout in the FCT local council election? #fctdecides2025

[Olúṣeun Onìgbìndé @seunonigbinde]

WHERE’S THE FUEL SUBSIDY MONEY?

Welcome to the Third Episode of the Extra Sheet. In this episode, I asked a simple question but tracing the origin of fuel subsidy and why it needed to go.

We could no longer afford it.

[Yiaga Africa @YIAGA]

Updated list and contact details for members of the Senate conference committee. Time to reach out to request that they adopt the @HouseNGR position on mandatory electronic transmission of results.

[🦋 Chef Nma 🧑🏿‍🍳🦋 @nma_black]

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[Taiwo Oyedele @taiwoyedele]

We are pleased to note the feedback from workers who have received their salaries for January 2026 and confirmed a reduction in their PAYE tax resulting in higher take home pay under the new tax laws.

To ensure that relevant individuals charged with the responsibility to implement these changes for the benefit of employees in their organisations are well informed, the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee is hosting a session for the key stakeholders in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board.

𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐑, 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬

You are invited to register for an engagement session with the Joint Revenue Board and the Presidential Fiscal Policy & Tax Reforms Committee.

𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞:

HR Directors, Payroll Managers, Chief Financial Officers, Tax Managers and Other Senior Executives responsible for the management of employee compensation and payroll tax compliance.

When: Wednesday Jan 28, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM Nigerian Time

Topic:  Personal Income Tax Compliance Under the New Tax Reform Acts

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://t.co/ufC2WxB41s

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

#FiscalReforms #TaxBenefits #KnowledgeIsPower

[NIGERIA CUSTOMS @CustomsNG]

Diplomacy Prevails as Customs, Netherlands Deepen Bilateral Cooperation on Trade Facilitation, Compliance Management

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has led a delegation from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to the Netherlands for a two-day bilateral working visit aimed at strengthening cooperation on trade facilitation, port efficiency, and border management between the two countries.

The visit, held between 29 and 31 October 2025, featured a series of high-level technical engagements, institutional briefings, and strategic meetings with Dutch authorities and Customs experts.

The mission commenced at Laan op Zuid, Dutch Customs Headquarters in Rotterdam, where the Nigerian delegation was received by senior officials of the Netherlands Customs Administration.

The delegation attended a presentation by the National Tariff Classification Team (TeamLTT) led by Ed Tulp, which focused on Tariff and Origin procedures within the Dutch system.

This was followed by an in-depth session on Risk Management, delivered by Dennis van der Wolk of the Customs National Tactical Centre (DLTC), which highlighted the Netherlands’ model for risk profiling, cargo monitoring, and tactical decision-making in Customs operations.

Afterwards, the NCS team held a meeting with the Head of International Affairs at the Netherlands Customs, where discussions centred on enhancing inter-agency coordination, capacity-building exchange programmes, and digital trade processes.

Speaking during the sessions, CGC Adeniyi commended the Dutch Customs’ structured approach to classification and risk management, noting that “the presentations have been particularly insightful in showing how systematic collaboration and data-driven analysis can enhance compliance and trade facilitation across borders.”

He further stated that the Nigeria Customs Service “remains committed to adopting international best practices that balance enforcement with facilitation, ensuring that legitimate trade thrives while revenue and security interests are safeguarded.”

The delegation later proceeded to Schiphol Airport, where officials of Schiphol Cargo made a detailed presentation on cargo clearance and classification systems at one of Europe’s busiest air freight hubs. The session provided a firsthand understanding of the Netherlands’ use of automation, pre-arrival processing, and coordinated border management in handling high-volume air cargo.

At the meeting, Deputy Comptroller-General Caroline Niagwan, who heads the Tariff and Trade Department, expressed appreciation for the Netherlands’ structured cargo processes, saying that “the practical insights gained here will be instrumental in improving Nigeria’s own cargo handling systems, especially within our ongoing modernisation drive.”

The engagement continued with a bilateral session at the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hosted by Director-General of International Trade, Mr Machiel Zweers, where both sides discussed frameworks for technical assistance and knowledge exchange. Zweers reaffirmed the Netherlands’ commitment to fostering mutual learning between the two Customs administrations, describing the visit as “a new chapter of institutional partnership built on trust and innovation.”

The delegation also held a high-level meeting at the Netherlands Ministry of Finance to wrap up the two-day visit. The session reviewed key observations and findings from the engagements. It explored mechanisms to formalise a collaborative agreement in areas such as tariff classification, risk management, trade facilitation, and gender equity.

CGC Adeniyi described the wrap-up meeting as a “constructive platform to consolidate lessons learned and translate them into practical frameworks that will strengthen Nigeria’s Customs modernisation programme and compliance culture.”

[Netherlands 🇳🇱 in Nigeria 🇳🇬 @NLinNigeria]

@MinBZ 📸 Snapshots from the #CBISustainableBusinessAward! 🌍

We were glad to have Salid NFL @SalidA53886 and Agriable with us at the Embassy as we celebrated African businesses driving sustainable growth. 💚

Congratulations to @SemhalGuesh of
Kabana Design on the win! 👏

[Salid Agriculture @SalidA53886]

We’re delighted to announce that SALID Agriculture Nigeria Ltd emerged as Runner-Up at the 2025 CBI Sustainable Business Award, funded by the Government of the Netherlands - an exciting recognition of our commitment to sustainable and inclusive trade @NLinNigeria

[Khadeejah 💫 @shyn1ng_star]

A heartfelt thank you to CBI for the valuable training and guidance on navigating the EU market. I also sincerely appreciate @SalidA53886 for giving me the opportunity to be part of this impactful journey @NLinNigeria

[VM Ahmadu @mva14]

@alexandermay91 This is nice 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[Larry Madowo @LarryMadowo]

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Apply below if you're a content creator, journalist, or storyteller in the early stages of your career 👇🏾

[Miss Graham @_auntynana]

Dear @GovAgbuKefas Karim Lamido is seriously bleeding. I know heard.
Whatever you're planning on doing, do it fast. This inhumane act must not continue under your watch.
Where do we run to if our villages are no longer safe?

[VM Ahmadu @mva14]

@NLinNigeria @nayotroptech @EMONEEnergy Big thanks to @TheREANigeria, @abbaaliyu_, and @EMONEEnergy for making it possible to visit the solar mini grids site! #STM2025

[VM Ahmadu @mva14]

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[Belgium in Nigeria 🇧🇪🇳🇬 @BEinNigeria]

Kudos to our northern neighbors!