President Tinubu moves to slash 2025 budget by over N6 trillion, presents N58.18 trillion 2026 estimates, and declares armed non-state actors as terrorists. Details on fiscal reforms and security measures.
Former UN Human Rights Envoy, Prof. Uchenna Emelonye, urges Nigerian Senate to strengthen security institutions, not expand capital punishment laws, to effectively combat kidnapping and banditry.
President Bola Tinubu presents the 2026 'Budget of Consolidation' worth N58.18 trillion, focusing on security, infrastructure, and economic growth. Read the full breakdown and key priorities.
President Bola Tinubu pledges to target terrorism financiers and armed groups under a new national security doctrine. Read his full statement from the 2026 budget presentation.
President Bola Tinubu announces Nigeria will terminate its multiple budget practice by March 31, 2026, shifting to a single, transparent annual budget system to curb abandoned projects.
President Bola Tinubu presents the 2026 'Budget of Consolidation' to the National Assembly, targeting N58.18 trillion in spending with priorities on security, human capital, and infrastructure. Read the full details.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio urges enhanced police security for National Assembly members, citing rising economic hardship and insecurity. Read his full address and analysis.
President Bola Tinubu announces Nigeria will terminate its multiple budgeting practice by March 31, 2026, shifting to a single, revenue-driven annual budget to curb abandoned projects.
President Bola Tinubu presents the 2026 Appropriation Bill of N54.46 trillion to the National Assembly under heavy security. Read the full details of the budget presentation and its implications.
Angry mob assaults Zamfara lawmaker Kabiru Mika’ilu Dangulbi for alleged neglect. Separately, Kwara Assembly suspends Saba Yisa Gideon for 3 months over recording breach. Get the full details.
The PDP calls for an urgent investigation into alleged unauthorized changes to Nigeria's Tax Act, warning it threatens legislative integrity. The party demands a 6-month delay in the law's implementation.
APC senatorial aspirant Kayode Fakuyi urges First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to lead the push for 144 reserved seats for women in the National Assembly by 2027. Strategic planning is vital to avoid past failures.
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into claims that recently passed tax laws were altered after approval. A seven-member committee will examine the discrepancies.
President Bola Tinubu presents the N54.4 trillion 2026 budget to lawmakers. He also seeks to repeal the 2024 budget to fix overlaps. Read full details on the fiscal plans.
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday, December 19, 2025. Get the full details on the schedule and security arrangements for the key fiscal event.
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday, December 19, 2025. Read details on security protocols and the event's significance for Nigeria's fiscal calendar.
Nigeria's House of Representatives votes today on landmark constitutional reforms including state police and gender inclusion. The outcome will shape the nation's democracy amid deep political divisions.
President Tinubu's N43.56tr spending plan and 2026 budget face hurdles amid legislative disagreements over oil benchmarks and mounting opposition to new tax reforms. Will Nigeria miss another budget?
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly this Friday. Get the full details on the schedule and security protocols for the key fiscal event.
A lawmaker alleges discrepancies between the passed and gazetted tax bills, calling it a constitutional breach. The Speaker pledges to investigate.
President Tinubu transmits a N43.56 trillion appropriation bill to unify 2024-2025 spending, aiming to stop overlapping budgets and boost capital project performance. Urges swift legislative approval.
A House of Reps member raises alarm over discrepancies between tax laws passed by NASS and the gazetted versions. Speaker Abbas promises investigation. Read the full story.
Rep Abdussamad Dasuki raises alarm over discrepancies between tax laws signed by President Tinubu and versions approved by the National Assembly. He calls for urgent scrutiny.
The Nigerian Senate has approved the 2026-2028 MTEF, enabling President Tinubu to present a historic ₦54.4 trillion budget. Key fiscal parameters set the stage for the national spending plan. Read the full details.
French parliament approves social security budget, suspending the unpopular pension age hike. Prime Minister Lecornu races to finalise the 2026 spending plan. Read the full details.
APC's Hajia Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim urges swift constitutional amendment to reserve seats for women in the National Assembly, citing urgent need for gender equity in Nigerian politics.
A human rights expert warns that defections to the APC are pushing Nigeria towards a dangerous one-party rule, citing global examples. Learn the risks and the call to action.
The House of Representatives committee has summoned Aliko Dangote and NMDPRA leaders to halt public feuding and resolve sector tensions. Read the full details.
The CPPE hails Nigeria's new MTEF-FSP for budget credibility but experts warn late approval undermines scrutiny. Key figures: $64.85 oil benchmark, N1,512/$ exchange rate. Read the full analysis.
Nigeria's National Assembly debates a landmark bill to create 182 reserved legislative seats for women, aiming to tackle the nation's severe gender imbalance in politics. Read the details and the Senate's counter-proposal.