The article provides a roundup of trending business news in Nigeria, covering various topics such as tax reforms, economic policies, and government actions. Key highlights include calls for taxing self-employed Nigerians, the ambitious goal of lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty, and the prioritization of foreign debt payments by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The article also discusses the financial impact of tax reliefs, the high debt service to revenue ratio, and the importance of NIN-SIM integration. Additionally, it highlights the partnership between the International Renewable Energy Agency and the International Labour Organization to promote employment in the renewable energy sector.

The phrase 'education na scam' has become popular among Nigerian youth, reflecting a growing disillusionment with the education system. Various students and professionals express differing views on whether education is truly a scam or if the problem lies in the country's economic and employment conditions. While some believe education remains a valuable asset, others argue that the system's failures and lack of job opportunities post-graduation contribute to this negative perception. The article calls for government intervention to create employment opportunities and restructure the education system to change this damaging mentality.

Students at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, have criticized the poor state of the university's health centre, citing inadequate medical facilities, lack of drugs, and unprofessional staff behavior. The dissatisfaction has led many students to seek medical care outside the institution. Dr. Mathew Igboku, the centre's director, acknowledged the issues but attributed them to work pressure and student impatience. He highlighted the benefits of the Tertiary Institute of Social Health Insurance Program, which now ensures a good supply of drugs and free treatment at NHIS-accredited hospitals for registered students.

Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi called for non-violent elections, emphasizing that no position is worth bloodshed. Edem Ekong, a former PDP member and Commissioner in Cross River, resigned from the party. Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri criticized the APC and praised PDP governors' performance. Gunshots at an APC congress in Osun injured two. The ADP rejoined the Inter-Party Advisory Council. APGA Chairman Victor Oye expressed shock over Deputy Governor Nkem Okeke's defection to the APC. A PDP House member, Ayo Yusuf, suggested the APC may rig the 2023 elections through direct primaries, a claim supported by Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila's legislative amendment proposal.