President Donald Trump has confirmed he’d ordered a deadly strike on Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria, who he has accused of persecuting Christians in the country. In a post on social media on Christmas day, Trump said he’d directed a “powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria,” who he said had …
Nigeria’s financial landscape saw significant shifts in 2025, with key events influencing the economy’s trajectory. From major reforms to foreign capital inflows, these activities played a crucial role in shaping Nigeria’s economic outlook. Here are the top 10 financial stories in Nigeria for 2025, backed by key data points that highlight their impact. 1. Nigeria …
On Friday, December 19, 2025, Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu presented a proposed 2026 budget size of N58.18 trillion to a joint session of the National Assembly. Christened ‘Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity’, it aims to consolidate economic reforms and boost growth. It was read for the first time on the same day, …
Not less than 12 persons sustained various degrees of injuries in the fire incident that razed a 22-storey building on Lagos Island on Christmas Eve. In a statement released on December 25, the director general of LASEMA, Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, said seven adult males sustained various degrees of burn injuries and received medical attention from the …
When embarking on international travel, the goal of ensuring that one does not lose money often leads to two distinct challenges: avoiding legal penalties (seizures and fines) and minimising financial loss (bad exchange rates and fees). Various countries, including Nigeria, have rules on possession of cash, especially hard currencies such as dollars, Euros, and pounds …
Nigeria lost N16.2 trillion in oil revenue in the first half of 2025, reflecting a shortfall from the government's revenue targets for that period. According to a report released by the Budget Office on budget performance, N9.32 trillion was generated out of the 25.52 trillion projected for January to June 2025. This means only 36.52 …
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) now automatically serves as the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individual Nigerians. The announcement was made on Monday as part of a public awareness campaign on the new tax laws, shared by FIRS …
Nigerian comedian and content creator Carter Efe has had his Twitch account temporarily suspended, just weeks after a viral livestream with Afrobeats superstar Davido. The livestream, held on December 17, 2025, drew massive global attention. It propelled Carter Efe to the top of Africa’s Twitch rankings, gaining over 405,000 followers and making him the continent’s …
Vince Zampella, the acclaimed co-creator of the blockbuster video game franchise Call of Duty, has died in a car accident at the age of 55, Electronic Arts confirmed on Monday. According to NBC4, Zampella was driving his Ferrari on a scenic road north of Los Angeles on Sunday when the vehicle veered off the roadway, …
Popular Nigerian actress Anita Joseph has confirmed the end of her marriage to MC Fish. She shared the announcement on Monday evening via her Instagram page. Reflecting on her journey, Anita described the experience as a lesson in pain and healing. She wrote, “Calling a spade a spade, my marriage is over. READ ALSO:Davido Opens …
