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FG domestic borrowing hits N8.1tn in Q1 2026

FG domestic borrowing reached N8.1 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, a 7.4 percent year-on-year rise that already overshoots the quarterly benchmark the 2026 Appropriation Act implies.
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Manufacturing sector taxes climb to N2.05tn in 2025

Nigeria's manufacturing sector contributed N2.05 trillion in total taxes in 2025, with VAT and Company Income Tax both posting double-digit gains, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

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ADC: Tinubu’s 2026 Budget Risks Nigeria’s Financial Future

ADC criticizes Tinubu’s 2026 budget, warning that heavy borrowing and optimistic revenue forecasts could deepen Nigeria’s debt crisis.
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BUA Founder Shares Rare Holiday Glimpse After Staff Bonus

Days after approving a landmark employee cash reward, Abdul Samad Rabiu shared a rare personal moment as BUA posts record profits and expands operations.
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US Envoy Says Visa Curbs Tied to Security Talks

The US envoy says visa rules reflect security cooperation talks, stressing diplomacy and shared responsibility between Nigeria and the United States.
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Dangote NMDPRA Dispute Sparks Call for Strong Institutions

Nigeria’s oil workers union urges stronger institutions as tensions between Dangote Group and the petroleum regulator raise governance concerns.
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Naira Weakens After Central Bank Sells Dollars

Naira depreciation continued despite central bank dollar sales, highlighting persistent demand pressure and cautious sentiment across Nigeria’s foreign exchange market.
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Nigerian Presidency Quells Uproar Over New Tax Legislation

KEY POINTS The Nigerian presidency has intervened to clarify alleged discrepancies between passed and...
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Dangote Slashes Fuel Price, Demands Nationwide Compliance at MRS Stations

KEY POINTS Dangote Refinery has set a new petrol price of ₦739 per litre...
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Hardship Casts Shadow Over Christmas for Onitsha’s Poor

Christmas brings little relief in Onitsha as economic hardship forces poor residents to depend on charity for food and cash.
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Unprecedented Takeover: Dynamics and Implications of APC’s Dominance of the National Assembly

Defections and court rulings give the APC a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly, reshaping power and oversight in Nigeria.
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Peter Obi: Not Criminalising Vote Buying at Primaries Hurts Democracy

Peter Obi faults lawmakers for failing to criminalise vote buying at party primaries, warning the practice damages Nigeria’s democracy.
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7 Ways to Prepare Adequately for the New Year

Learn how to prepare for the new year with practical tips for goals, finances, routines, and emotional wellbeing.
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37 Worshippers Abducted in Kogi Church Attacks as Bandits Demand N600m

Bandits abducted 37 worshippers from two churches in Kogi, killing a pastor and demanding N600m ransom as residents flee.
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FG domestic borrowing hits N8.1tn in Q1 2026

FG domestic borrowing reached N8.1 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, a 7.4 percent year-on-year rise that already overshoots the quarterly benchmark the 2026 Appropriation Act implies.
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Manufacturing sector taxes climb to N2.05tn in 2025

Nigeria's manufacturing sector contributed N2.05 trillion in total taxes in 2025, with VAT and Company Income Tax both posting double-digit gains, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
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Flood swamps Lagos primary school as pharma company’s canal project leaves children out of class

A pharmaceutical company's construction project has blocked a Lagos canal, flooding a primary school and keeping hundreds of children out of class.
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SDP’s Adebayo confirms 2027 presidential bid, warns Nigeria is drifting toward one-man rule

SDP leader Prince Adewole Adebayo has confirmed a 2027 presidential run and warned that Nigeria risks one-man rule, not a one-party state.