FG moves to sell national assets to plug N25trn budget deficit
Nigeria plans to begin selling selected state-owned assets to private investors as part of efforts to plug its projected N25 trillion budget deficit and attract fresh capital.
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Dangote cuts fuel price as battle with importers deepens
Dangote Refinery has reduced its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) gantry price by N25 per litre to N774, a move seen as part of efforts to undercut fuel importers in Nigeria.
Senate approves electronic transmission of election results, retains manual backup
BREAKING: Senate approves electronic transmission of results, permits manual upload as backup The senate has approved the electronic transmission of
Debt Alarm: Fresh borrowing looms over N25.27tr 2026 budget deficit
Nigeria will continue to rely on borrowing to finance its widening budget deficit, as the Senate warns that weak revenue mobilisation and rising debt obligations pose serious fiscal risks.
Corruption Index: Nigeria retains 36th most corrupt position worldwide (FULL LIST)
Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index has again placed Nigeria among the world’s most corrupt countries, deepening concerns over governance and accountability despite years of anti-corruption rhetoric.
Peace signals as Fubara, Wike depart Villa together after Tinubu meeting
President Bola Tinubu’s late-night intervention appears to have eased tensions between Rivers rivals Siminalayi Fubara and Nyesom Wike after they
75 million Nigerians head for retirement without pension — PenCom
More than 75 million Nigerians in the informal sector risk retiring without pensions or savings due to extremely low coverage under the country’s pension system, according to the National Pension Commission.
Appeal court upholds senate’s suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Court of Appeal upheld Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension by the Senate but overturned the contempt ruling and N5m fine against her.
Residents protest as bandits abduct seven in fresh Kaduna attack
Residents of Danhonu II community in New Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Monday protested against
Electoral Act: Obi joins ‘Occupy National Assembly’ protest in Abuja
Peter Obi joined youths and civil society groups at the National Assembly to protest the Senate’s rejection of electronic transmission