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Nigeria civil service and pension reform efforts

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Nigeria pledges to settle 20-year backlog of worker entitlements

Following calls from retiring civil servants for pension system reforms and increased living wages, the Nigerian Federal Government has pledged to settle a 20-year backlog of unpaid entitlements for disengaged workers.

Nigeria insurance recapitalisation and regulatory disputes

6 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Nigeria Finance Ministry suspends NAICOM insurance fees

The Nigerian insurance sector’s 12-month recapitalisation programme, introduced under the 2025 Insurance Industry Reform Act, has moved from verification to full licencing. By 27 July 2026, more than 70% of insurers had

Illicit tobacco crackdown & tax hikes widen

32 clusters · 146 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Bulgarian customs seize 1.1 million contraband cigarettes at Lesovo

The EU‑wide crackdown on illegal tobacco is intensifying through large-scale seizures and legislative shifts. In Poland, authorities have dismantled multiple illegal production lines, including a major operation in Lower

German tax crime crackdown and tax reform debate

3 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Lars Klingbeil withdraws club tax proposal amid reform

In late July 2026, Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil unveiled a 26-point plan to tighten Germany’s fight against tax and financial crime, proposing a customs-based centre, AI-driven data analysis, mandatory cash-register r

German tax professional shortages and income trends

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Germany income tax and net salary benchmarks

Germany is experiencing a significant shortage of qualified tax advisors. Industry estimates suggest a deficit of between 14,000 and 25,000 professionals, a situation compounded by increasing demand for tax services. Thi

German family finance reforms expand with tax draft

3 clusters · 64 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Germany tax reform: Klingbeil proposes €10 billion relief package

In late July 2026, Leipzig raised garden-plot lease rates to the legal maximum, adding about €22 per plot and boosting municipal garden-lease revenue to roughly €1.62 million a year. At the same time, Bremen increased fu