Nigeria’s three tiers of government shared a cumulative N9.62 trillion from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) over the August–October 2025 revenue period, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. Monthly disbursements fell steadily from N3.64 trillion in September (August revenue) to N3.05 trillion in October (September revenue), before sliding further to […]
Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, says Nigeria must increasingly depend on domestic resource mobilisation as concessional and multilateral financing continue to decline globally. Multilateral financing refers to funding provided by multiple countries through international institutions such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), and United Nations agencies […]
Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s minister of defence, has said porous borders are a major factor fuelling the country’s worsening insecurity. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Musa said the federal government is considering measures such as border walls and advanced surveillance technology to curb illegal crossings that enable terrorists, bandits and kidnappers to operate […]
President Bola Tinubu said Nigeria aims to mobilise up to $30 billion annually in climate and green industrial finance as it accelerates energy transition reforms and expands nationwide electricity access. Tinubu who made this announcement on Tuesday at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) said the foundation of every modern economy is […]
Nigeria’s electricity supply challenges persisted into December 2025 as just 38 per cent of the country’s installed power generation capacity was available for dispatch, underscoring deep structural weaknesses in the power sector despite years of reform efforts. Data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) showed that of the nation’s total installed capacity […]
The United Towns Agency for North South Cooperation (UTA), Nigeria chapter, a United Nations accredited Non-Governmental Organisation has called on the federal government of Nigeria to protect women from serial killers especially in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The UTA made the call following the senseless murder of nurse Chinemerem Chukwumeziem and lawyer, […]
The Federal Government has directed all shipping companies and airlines operating in Nigeria to submit their cargo manifests through the National Single Window, NSW, platform, in a move aimed at strengthening cargo tracking, improving transparency and enhancing trade facilitation. The directive, issued through the Ministry of Finance, marks a significant shift from the previous […]
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening economic ties with Spain, describing the country as a strategic partner and an important bridge between Africa and Europe, during an engagement with the leadership of CEOE, Spain’s foremost business confederation. The advocacy and high-level engagement was led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic […]
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with China, following notable progress in bilateral relations throughout 2025. The partnership, elevated during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to China in September 2024, reflects growing cooperation across political, economic, and technical spheres. Over the past year, engagements between the two […]
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), has called on governments at all levels to urgently review workers’ allowances and implement fair tax policies, warning that Nigerian workers cannot bear the burden of economic reforms alone. TUC President, Comrade Festus Osifo, made the call in his New Year message to workers, delivered on […]
Nigeria has emerged as a key testing ground in a rapidly changing global order where powerful states increasingly use unilateral military action to pursue national interests, according to a new report by SBM Intelligence titled Brave New World: Venezuela, Nigeria and the Implications of American Unilateralism on International Law, the Global Economy, and Investment in […]
Resident doctors across Nigeria have announced a fresh nationwide strike from January 12, 2026, signalling a breakdown in talks with the Federal Government over unresolved welfare and career-related demands. The decision was taken by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) after an Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting held on January 2, 2026. In a […]
By Uduma Deborah Alobo, Environmental Engineer Anyone living in a moderately to densely populated urban area in Nigeria is well aware of the country’s plastic pollution crisis. From single-use plastic bags (popularly called nylon) and bread wrappers to Styrofoam food containers, pure water sachets, plastic bottles and the plastic packaging of everyday goods such as […]
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume has pledged full digitization of records and administrative processes in his office to boost digital governance, efficiency and transparency under the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSIP 2025). Sen. Akume made the assurance at the flag-off ceremony of the […]
By Stephen Kefas On December 12, 2025, Nigerian security operatives arrested a group of armed Fulani militants in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. What followed should have triggered an immediate national security emergency. In a video recorded during interrogation, one of the suspects calmly explained that the AK-47 rifles and patrol vehicle in […]
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has received a significant boost to its healthcare delivery capabilities with the donation of a state-of-the-art 160-Slice CT Scan Machine from the government and people of Japan. The Chief Medical Director of UBTH, Prof. (Mrs) Idia Ize-Iyamu expressed her gratitude for the generous contribution, highlighting its potential to […]
By Stephen Kefas On December 12, 2025, Nigerian security operatives arrested a group of armed Fulani militants in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. What followed should have triggered an immediate national security emergency. In a video recorded during interrogation, one of the suspects calmly explained that the AK-47 rifles and patrol vehicle in […]
Foreign nationals working as prison officers in the United Kingdom have been granted a temporary exemption from new visa salary rules following concerns over severe staff shortages in the prison system. The decision comes after warnings that several custodial centres are struggling to operate due to heavy reliance on overseas recruits, particularly from Nigeria and […]
The United States has signed a five year bilateral health memorandum of understanding with Nigeria to strengthen the country’s health system, with a strong focus on supporting Christian faith based healthcare providers. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the US Department of State said the agreement is expected to expand access to essential preventive and […]
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi, has berated Nigerian leaders for what he called shameful acts padding budgets and forging laws. According to Obi, the government is fast losing the trust of the people due to under- hand dealings in the business of governance. He, therefore, demanded more accountability, […]
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