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South‑East Governors to Boost SEDC Budget by ₦25bn in 2026

February 25, 2026

Governors of the five South‑East states have resolved to inject an additional ₦25 billion into the 2026 budget of the South East Development Commission, raising its funding to an expected ₦165 billion, a Senate committee official said. The contribution is to augment the commission’s proposed allocation of ₦140 billion for the 2026 fiscal year. The decision was disclosed...

Enugu State Government, ₦150,000,000 Levy for Political Billboard and Exclusive Games

February 23, 2026

By Chukwudi Louis AniPolitical Economist The recent decision by the Enugu State Government to impose a ₦150,000,000 levy on political billboards has generated concerns about fairness, democratic values, and equal participation in the political process. At a time when many citizens face economic challenges, the introduction of such a high fee for political advertising has...

Even the Dead Can’t Rest in Enugu Without Payment

February 23, 2026

The recently concluded town hall meeting between the incoming Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji and Enugu State business owners based in Lagos comes at a time when troubling accounts are prompting serious reflection about the direction of the state. When Chief Nwakaibie visited Enugu on January 29, 2026, to arrange the burial of his mother, he...

SERAP Urges Tinubu to Withdraw Mass Surveillance Regulations

February 22, 2026

The Socio‑Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to withdraw the Lawful Interception of Communications Regulations, 2019, on grounds they are unconstitutional and inconsistent with Nigeria’s international obligations. The call followed public allegations by former Kaduna State governor Nasir El‑Rufai that...

Tinubu Urges Orderliness in FCT, Kano, Rivers Polls

February 20, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure orderliness in the conduct of elections scheduled for the Federal Capital Territory, Kano State, and Rivers State, the presidency said. Tinubu’s remarks were contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The statement outlined the...

Record Tax Windfall, Ruined Classrooms: The Shocking State of Enugu’s Public Schools

February 20, 2026

In just three years, Enugu State transformed its revenue profile by a staggering 1,400% fromN26.8 billion in 2022 to N406.7 billion in 2025. Governor Peter Mbah’s administration has beencelebrating this “fiscal resilience” as evidence of sound economic management and digitaltransformation. But beneath these impressive numbers lies a troubling reality: as tax collectors crisscross thestate extracting...

Democracy Must Deliver Roads, Services – Wike Tells University of Abuja Audience

February 17, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that democracy must go beyond periodic elections to deliver visible infrastructure, effective public services, and measurable improvements in citizens’ lives. Wike made the remarks while delivering a Distinguished Personality Lecture at the University of Abuja. The lecture focused on the theme of political...

₦406.77 Billion: Fiction, or a Scandal Waiting to Be Proven?

February 9, 2026

The Enugu State Government claims it generated ₦406.77 billion in Internally Generated Revenue in 2025. It is an impressive figure. It is also one that collapses under scrutiny. If this revenue is real, Enugu should not look the way it does today. Retired civil servants are still owed pensions and gratuities, many for years. Some...

Obedient Criticise Senate for Dropping E‑Transmission Clause in Electoral Act

February 4, 2026

The Obedient Movement, a political group aligned with former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, has criticised the passage of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, saying the absence of an electronic transmission of results clause in the final text is indicative of broader concerns about the electoral...

Tinubu Assures World Bank of Continued Commitment to Economic Reforms

February 3, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured a delegation from the World Bank that Nigeria will maintain its economic reform programme and will not reverse course on policies aimed at stabilising and growing the economy, officials said. The assurance was given during discussions at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja with the Managing Director of Operations...

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Nigeria Customs Denies Reports of Exchange Rate Manipulation on B’Odogwu

February 26, 2026

The Nigeria Customs Service has clarified that its Unified Customs Management System, known as B’Odogwu, does not in any way generate, substitute for, or alter foreign exchange rates used in cargo clearance valuation. The statement was made by the National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Abdullahi Maiwada, in a press release on...

Nigeria Revamps Air Cargo to Boost Non‑Oil Exports

February 26, 2026

Efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s non‑oil export capacity are taking shape through reforms in the air cargo sector that focus on infrastructure, logistics efficiency and revenue processes, industry sources say. Nigeria’s non‑oil export sector has long faced logistical challenges that limit the competitiveness of agricultural and other export goods. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has...

Gov Aiyedatiwa vs Ondo NASS Members: Tension Over 2027 Return Tickets Intensifies

February 26, 2026

The reported cold war between Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the state’s National Assembly members over return tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections deepened, a party source said. The development was disclosed in Akure amid ongoing political activities in Ondo State. The disagreement centres on the prospects of sitting federal lawmakers from the...

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