Nigeria’s Revenue Hits N15.8tn: Economists Cite Reforms
Economists have attributed Nigeria’s strong revenue performance in the first five months of 2026 to the impact of recent tax reforms, improved revenue administration and stronger earnings from the oil sector, following government collections of N15.8tn during the period. According to data from the Nigeria Revenue Service reported by Bloomberg, government revenue rose by 49 […]
Tinubu seeks improved tax compliance to fund infrastructure
President Bola Tinubu has called for greater tax compliance from Nigerians, stressing that sustainable infrastructure development depends on citizens’ willingness to contribute their fair share to the nation’s revenue pool. However, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, questioned “the contradiction” between the Federal Government’s reported surge in revenue and the worsening economic […]
Insecurity: Push for state police heightens amid agitation for self-defence
Nigeria’s escalating insecurity crisis has deepened calls for decisive action, as regional and political groups accuse the Federal Government of failing to protect citizens against kidnappers, bandits and organised criminal networks. Regional interventions intensified yesterday as the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) demanded a national security emergency, Afenifere urged South-West communities to prepare for self-defence against bandits, […]
Anxiety grows over insecurity as FG ramps up rescue operations
Fresh reactions to the wave of abductions across Nigeria have exposed growing anxiety over the country’s security failures, as opposition figures, international organisations and regional groups intensify pressure for urgent reforms and stronger government action. The Federal Government, meanwhile, has assured Nigerians that coordinated intelligence-driven operations are underway to rescue abducted pupils and teachers, announcing […]
SDP Presidential Candidate to Give Tinubu ‘Befitting Opposit
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party for the 2027 general election, Adewale Adebayo, has declared that he is “anointed by God” to provide what he described as a befitting opposition to President Bola Tinubu ahead of the forthcoming polls. Adebayo made the declaration on Saturday while delivering his acceptance speech after emerging as […]
Experts Urge Technocrat for Nigeria’s Power Minister Role
As President Bola Tinubu shops for Adebayo Adelabu’s replacement as the Minister of Power, the Association of Power Generation Companies and other stakeholders in the power sector have warned against appointing another politician. Saturday PUNCH reports that Adelabu resigned his position as Minister of Power to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State. In a […]
GenCo backs Nigeria’s N3.3tn power debt settlement plan
First Independent Power Limited has confirmed its support for the Federal Government’s N3.3tn power sector debt settlement, describing the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme as a key step toward restoring stability and confidence in Nigeria’s electricity sector. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the company said it had joined the programme and executed the […]