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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.

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.

ADC crisis deepens as third faction backs INEC, names interim chairman

A third faction of the African Democratic Congress emerged in Abuja, naming an interim chairman and backing INEC's move against the David Mark-led group.

ADC accuses INEC of laying traps to block party from 2027 elections

The African Democratic Congress says INEC is using procedural traps to prevent it from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections.

ADC Demands INEC Chairman’s Resignation Over Alleged Bias in Leadership Dispute

KEY POINTS ADC demanded the resignation of INEC chairman Joash Amupitan, accusing the commission...

David Mark-Led ADC Rejects INEC Decision on Leadership Dispute

KEY POINTS The David Mark-led ADC rejected INEC’s interpretation of an appeal court ruling,...

Senate Confirms Jamila Abubakar-Sadiq as INEC National Electoral Commissioner for North-East

KEY POINTS The Senate has confirmed Jamila Abubakar-Sadiq, a retired rear admiral, as INEC...

Seriake Dickson Dumps PDP for Newly Registered NDC, Cites Internal Crisis

KEY POINTS Senator Seriake Dickson has defected from the PDP to the newly registered...

Nigeria Sets New 2027 Election Dates as INEC Revises Timetable

KEY POINTS INEC fixed Jan 16, 2027 for presidential and national assembly elections and...

AAC Rejects FCT Area Council Poll Results, Alleges Widespread Irregularities

KEY POINTS AAC rejected the FCT Area Council election results, calling the process manipulated...

INEC Signals Fresh 2027 Election Timetable Review After New Electoral Law

KEY POINTS INEC plans to release a new 2027 election timetable to comply with...

Court Orders INEC to Register National Democratic Party

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court ordered INEC to register the National Democratic Party...

Senate Revises Election Law Timeline to Avoid Ramadan Clash Ahead of 2027 Polls

KEY POINTS The Senate reduced election notice requirements from 360 days to 300 days...

INEC Announces Date for Presidential Election in 2027

KEY POINTS INEC scheduled presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027. Governorship...

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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.

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.

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.

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.