The Federal Government has decided that state governments must now help pay for electricity subsidies in Nigeria. Electricity subsidy means the government pays part of the electricity bill so people don’t pay too much money for power. President Bola Tinubu said the Federal Government cannot keep paying this money alone. He wants states to help…
Nigeria’s oil output slips to 1.42m bpd in December, but Wood Mackenzie forecasts recovery above 2m bpd in 2026.
Gunmen have reportedly killed more than 20 people across communities in Niger State, with dozens also feared dead in similar attacks in Kebbi State.In Plateau State, suspected terrorists carried out fresh assaults on Tuesday, targeting a mining site in Kok village, Ropp District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, where one person was killed and…
NRS chairman says Nigeria lacks framework to tax informal sector, explains VAT reforms and business-friendly tax policy.
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the #OccupyNASS protest entered its second decisive day, as citizens and activists intensified their presence around the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. The mobilization, fueled by recent legislative changes, centers on a singular demand: the explicit reinstatement of “real-time” electronic transmission of results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The…
The Federal Government has successfully issued a ₦501 billion inaugural bond to settle legacy debts owed to power generation companies (Gencos) under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme (PPSDRP), recording 100 per cent subscription from pension funds, banks and asset managers. The landmark financing move comes amid renewed concerns over grid stability after Nigeria…
Governor Soludo urges Southeast to move past civil war narratives, denies Igbo marginalisation, and praises Tinubu’s security efforts.
Senator Ndume urges Nigerian military to intensify operations as Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks kill soldiers and civilians in Borno.
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf meets President Tinubu in Abuja, sparking fresh speculation over a possible defection from NNPP to APC.
Nigeria’s inflation falls to 15.15% in December as food and energy prices ease, with IMF welcoming improved CPI methodology.
