Nigeria’s sweeping fiscal reforms are beginning to yield measurable results, with the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, declaring that the country has moved from policy intentions to real execution under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at the commissioning of the NRS Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, Adedeji said the …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the Corporate Headquarters of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) in Abuja, marking a defining moment in the Federal Government’s push to overhaul the country’s revenue generation system. The high-profile ceremony brought together top political leaders, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, Speaker of the House …
A member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), convention planning committee, Dino Melaye, says no force can stop the party from holding its convention, stressing that organisers have a valid contract and have fully paid for the venue. The ADC convention faced uncertainty on Tuesday after the party was allegedly denied access to the venue. …
As FG slashes duties on food, vehicles, and machinery, experts warn of looming threats to local industries, jobs, and fiscal stability Nigeria’s 2026 fiscal policy is not just a routine economic adjustment; it is a sweeping recalibration of the country’s trade philosophy, one that could either unlock growth or deepen structural vulnerabilities. With a …
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced two major regulatory changes aimed at reducing national grid inefficiency and accelerating rural electrification. The first order on Transmission Loss Factor sets strategic targets to cut transmission losses, while the second establishes a comprehensive framework to license and integrate mini-grids for boosting electricity supply in unserved and …
FIFA has rejected Iran’s request to relocate its 2026 World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, citing logistical challenges despite rising geopolitical tensions and security concerns. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the matches will proceed in the United States as originally scheduled, reinforcing FIFA’s position on maintaining the tournament structure. FIFA President …
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said President Bola Tinubu holds a strategic advantage over opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections. Keyamo made the remark in a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, where he pointed to Tinubu’s political experience and history in opposition politics. “The unique …
Strengthening local systems, training food handlers, and investing in infrastructure are seen as key to tackling $3.6bn annual losses Nigeria can significantly reduce the burden of foodborne diseases and save thousands of lives each year by strengthening local food systems, empowering grassroots actors, and improving coordination across all levels of governance, a food safety …
Nigeria has lost more than 400 unarmed civilians to a series of accidental military airstrikes between 2017 and 2026, reigniting concerns over operational intelligence, accountability, and civilian protection in the country’s counterinsurgency efforts. Despite repeated denials by the Nigerian military in some instances, maintaining that operations were targeted at terrorists and bandits, multiple reports indicate …
Nigeria's electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recorded a revenue loss of ₦63.46 billion in January 2026, as severe gas supply shortages and persistent grid collapses crippled power generation across the country. According to a report issued by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) titled “Commercial Performance of Distribution Companies”, 11 DisCos collectively generated ₦204.74 billion in …
