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Rotary Club of Ikeja Township Trains Primary School Pupils in Vocational Skills

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January 30, 2026

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Rotary Club of Ikeja Township Workshop trains pupils in disinfectants, liquid soap, and air freshener production in Lagos

The Rotary Club of Ikeja Township, in partnership with the Olukayode Ariike Foundation, has organised a hands-on vocational workshop for primary school pupils at Community Primary School 3, Bioyin Street, Ifako Ijaiye, Lagos.

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The workshop, held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, focused on practical skill acquisition, with pupils taught how to produce disinfectants, liquid dish soap and air fresheners.

The initiative was designed to introduce young learners to basic vocational skills while nurturing creativity and early entrepreneurial thinking.

Organised under the guidance of Rotarian Ambassador Ariyike Elegbede, Charter President of the Rotary Club of Ikeja Township, the programme aimed to equip pupils with practical knowledge that promotes self-reliance and problem-solving from an early age.

Participants received step-by-step demonstrations and took part in supervised hands-on sessions, producing their own items during the workshop.

Speaking at the event, Rtn. Elegbede stressed the importance of exposing children to vocational education alongside formal learning, noting that practical skills help spark innovation and lay the foundation for future economic independence.

He also highlighted the value of community partnerships in broadening access to learning opportunities beyond the classroom.

Teachers and guardians who attended the programme commended its interactive approach and immediate practical relevance, describing it as both engaging and impactful for the pupils.

Many noted that the hands-on format helped sustain the children’s interest while reinforcing learning through direct participation.

At the end of the session, pupils left with newly acquired skills, the products they created and a visible sense of achievement, underscoring the success of the initiative.

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The workshop forms part of Rotary International’s Vocational Service Month activities, observed every January, and reflects the Rotary Club of Ikeja Township’s ongoing commitment to youth empowerment, vocational education and the promotion of creativity and self-sufficiency among young learners in Lagos.

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NRS Assures Taxpayers VAT Remains at 7.5% Amid Tax Reform Concerns

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1 day ago

October 27, 2026

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NRS VAT rate remains 7.5%, the agency says, while addressing concerns over bank deductions, loans and the implementation of Nigeria’s tax reforms

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has assured taxpayers that Nigeria’s standard Value Added Tax (VAT) rate remains 7.5 per cent, while addressing concerns over the implementation of the country’s new tax reforms.

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The assurance was given by the Tax Administrator responsible for Kano, Jigawa and Katsina states, Samaila Abdullahi, during an NRS stakeholders’ engagement and tax reform sensitisation programme in Kano.

Abdullahi said concerns raised by individuals, traders, business owners and other stakeholders about the new tax laws were understandable, particularly questions relating to bank transactions, loans, family transfers, business income and the potential impact on small businesses.

He urged taxpayers to understand the reforms through the provisions of the law rather than rely on assumptions or misinformation.

According to him, the tax laws do not automatically authorise deductions from personal bank accounts.

He stressed that tax collection and recovery must follow the applicable legal provisions and procedures.

Abdullahi also clarified that money received as a loan should not automatically be classified as business income or profit, explaining that proper documentation is essential to establish the nature of a transaction.

“For instance, when a trader receives a loan of N500,000, the amount should not automatically be treated as N500,000 in sales or profit, provided the transaction is properly documented,” he said.

The NRS official’s comments were aimed at addressing public concerns about how the new tax framework would affect personal finances and business transactions.

He emphasised the importance of distinguishing between taxable business receipts and other funds, such as documented loans, when determining a taxpayer’s obligations.

The clarification comes amid heightened public interest in Nigeria’s tax reforms and questions about their implications for individuals, traders and small businesses.