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Lawmaker: Gazetted Tax Laws Not What We Passed

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.

Senate Okays MTEF, Paves Way for ₦54.4tr 2026 Budget

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.

France Adopts Budget, Suspends Pension Reform

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.

What to Do When You Hate Your Dream Job

Feeling drained by the career you once chased? You're not alone. This guide offers practical steps for Nigerians to handle job disillusionment, from grieving the dream to planning a strategic exit.

NASS Steps into Dangote, NMDPRA Face-Off

The House of Representatives committee has summoned Aliko Dangote and NMDPRA leaders to halt public feuding and resolve sector tensions. Read the full details.

Man Reveals VDM's NGO Balance Amid Harrison Gwamnishu Feud

A Nigerian man, Charles Obinwanne Don, shares the N10 million balance in VeryDarkMan's NGO account, defending the activist against claims of jealousy towards Harrison Gwamnishu. Get the full story on the social media drama.

MTEF 2026-2028 Signals Fiscal Realism, CPPE Says

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.

Constitutional Amendment Seeks 182 New Seats for Women

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.

CSOs Urge NASS to Finalize 2025 Constitution Review

Civil Society Organisations pressure Nigeria's National Assembly to urgently pass 44 constitutional amendments, citing national security, electoral reforms, and eroding public trust. Action is needed before year-end.

Over 10,000 GBV Cases Recorded in Nigeria in 2025

The Federal Government disclosed 10,326 gender-based violence cases from Jan-Sep 2025. A new digital dashboard and emergency fund aim to combat the surge, especially online violence.

Reps Defer Constitution Review Debate for Wider Talks

The House of Representatives has postponed its Constitution review debate to allow for broader consultation and technical alignment on critical amendments. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu says the move safeguards the process's credibility. Read more.

Tinubu's Drive for State Police Gains Momentum

President Bola Tinubu urges constitutional amendment for state police, calling it a national imperative to combat Nigeria's security crisis. Will the National Assembly act?

NASS Confirms Musa, Bans Ransom in Security Overhaul

The Senate and House of Representatives confirm Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister and adopt hard-line anti-terror measures, banning ransom payments and amnesty for terrorists. Read the details.

Tinubu to Appoint New Defence Minister This Week

President Bola Tinubu is set to forward a new Minister of Defence nominee to the Senate this week, following Abubakar Badaru's resignation on health grounds. Get the latest reactions and analysis.

ADC Set to Harvest 21 Senators, 86 Reps for 2027

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is reportedly set to receive over 100 National Assembly members ahead of the 2027 polls, with defections hitting APC hardest. Read details of the political realignment.

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