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A looming clash in Nigeria’s House of Representatives over President Tinubu’s $2.2bn loan request may affect the 2024 budget. While ruling party lawmakers support the borrowing for capital projects, the opposition warns against rising debt. Key debates on transparency, project funding, and...
The Nigerian Presidency is lobbying the National Assembly to pass four tax reform bills before 2025. The proposals, including a derivation-based VAT model, face resistance from Northern lawmakers and governors. Critics argue the reforms favor revenue-heavy states like Lagos, while proponents...
The Presidency has responded to Bishop Kukah’s claims, asserting that President Tinubu is a reformer, not an accidental leader. Bayo Onanuga emphasized that Tinubu was well-prepared for the presidency and is enacting significant reforms in sectors like taxation and oil, despite the challenges...
Bishop Matthew Kukah criticized Nigerian leaders for poor preparation, describing governance as an "accidental cycle." Highlighting the failures of Tinubu, Buhari, and others, he called for better leadership. NDLEA's Buba Marwa also stressed accountability, revealing a cartel involving blind...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Abuja after attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brazil. During the summit, Tinubu advocated for Africa’s representation on the UN Security Council and endorsed initiatives to combat global hunger. He also oversaw a $2.5 billion agreement with Brazilian...
Laolu Akande, former aide to VP Yemi Osinbajo, criticized ex-President Obasanjo for mocking other Nigerian leaders. Akande urged Obasanjo to focus on solving Nigeria’s leadership crisis rather than mocking others, highlighting the nation's deeper political issues that hinder progress. Laolu...
The Federal Government assures that Rivers State will continue receiving federal allocations despite a court ruling barring further disbursements. With an appeal in process, the government is committed to complying with the court order. Governor Fubara is seeking to overturn the judgment through...
APC chieftain Cletus Obun defends destabilizing the PDP as a legitimate political strategy, stating it’s part of party politics as long as it avoids violence. His comments follow allegations by PDP’s Segun Sowunmi, who blames internal crises on President Tinubu’s appointment of Nyesom Wike as...
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo's asset recovery committee has uncovered over 200 missing government vehicles from former Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration. Within 24 hours, three vehicles were recovered, including a bus holding palliatives. The committee urges whistleblowers to...
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara urges the Court of Appeal to overturn a Federal High Court ruling barring the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from disbursing allocations due to a disputed 2024 budget presentation. The court has reserved its judgment following appeals and arguments from...
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