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.
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.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu emphasizes that the country will adhere to a minimum wage that aligns with its economic capabilities, stressing a balanced approach to wage adjustments amid economic challenges
Nigerian governors reject a proposed increase in the minimum wage to ₦60,000 ($133), citing concerns about financial sustainability. Labor unions remain adamant about a significant hike, leaving the federal government to mediate a solution.
NLC and TUC lead protests against NAFDAC's alcohol ban, demanding the suspension of its Director General, citing economic damage and favoritism toward multinational corporations.
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.
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.