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2026 Budget: Ministries Allocate Over ₦500m for Make‑Up Artists, Hairdressers, Grinding Machines

January 16, 2026

New budget details for 2026 show that several ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) included more than ₦500 million in allocations for skills training, make‑up artists, hairstylists and grinding machines, a development that has drawn public attention over government spending priorities, budget analysts said on January 19, 2026. Analysis of the budget estimates shows that line...

Anambra Governor Calls on Igbos to End Self‑Marginalisation in Nigeria

January 16, 2026

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has called on youths in the South‑East to stop what he described as self‑marginalisation by not fully participating in Nigeria’s national institutions, saying greater involvement — such as enlistment in the Nigerian Armed Forces — would help them secure a stronger stake in the country’s future, officials said on...

FCTA to Seal and Revoke Defaulting Properties in Abuja Next Week

January 15, 2026

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced that it will start sealing off and revoking the titles of properties owned by people who have not paid key land fees in Abuja from next week, the administration said on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The action aims to make property owners pay ground rent, Certificate of...

If Anyone Takes Over a Radio Station and Says ‘Fellow Countrymen,’ Say No — Akinjide

January 15, 2026

Veteran lawyer and **First Republic minister, Chief Osuolale Abimbola Richard Akinjide (SAN), urged Nigerians to oppose any attempt to seize a radio station and broadcast on behalf of the public using the phrase “fellow countrymen”, saying such acts threaten democratic order and freedom, commentators recalled on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Akinjide’s message was referenced in...

Nigeria’s VP Issues Stern Advice to Public Servants on Service and Integrity

January 13, 2026

Vice‑President Senator Kashim Shettima has called on public servants across Nigeria to adopt the virtues of selflessness, excellence, discipline and consistency in their work. Emphasising that sustained commitment to these values is essential for building enduring public institutions, officials said on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Shettima delivered the message at a colloquium in Abuja organised...

FG Orders Night Repairs on Failed Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta Road

January 13, 2026

The Federal Government (FG) has directed the immediate commencement of palliative repairs — mostly at night — on the Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta Road, a key stretch linking Lagos and Ogun States, following critical structural failures that have hindered the free movement of vehicles, officials said on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The directive was issued by Senator Dave...

Hypocrisy at Play: Adeyanju Takes On Opposition Over Malami Investigation

January 13, 2026

Human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has criticised opposition parties for what he described as “hypocritical” attacks on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over its handling of the case involving former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), urging them instead to champion accountability and the rule of...

Police Arrest LAMATA Bus Driver Over Fatal Hit-and-Run in Lagos

January 12, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a bus driver linked to a fatal hit-and-run collision that left a 19-year-old pedestrian dead at Airport Bus Stop, Ikeja, in Lagos State, police confirmed on Monday, January 12, 2026. The arrest follows a coordinated search after the driver fled the scene. The Airport Police Command disclosed in a...

Tax Reform Tensions Ease as KPMG, Revenue Service Meet in Abuja

January 12, 2026

KPMG Nigeria and the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) on Monday, January 12, 2026, held a meeting aimed at addressing tensions that arose from differing analyses of the country’s newly enacted tax laws, the parties said in a joint statement. The engagement followed public debate over perceived gaps and complexities within the reform framework. The meeting...

2026 Budget Twist: MDAs Sneak ₦3.5tn in New Projects Despite FG Freeze

January 12, 2026

Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have introduced at least ₦3.50 trillion in new capital projects in the 2026 federal budget even after the Federal Government directed a freeze on fresh capital additions in budget submissions, an analysis of the 2026 Appropriation Bill reveals. The new allocations challenge fiscal discipline guidelines issued for the upcoming fiscal...

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IMF Economic Prescriptions Spark Debate Among Nigerian Experts

June 13, 2026

The latest IMF economic prescriptions for Nigeria have generated mixed reactions among economists and financial experts, with many disagreeing on recommendations relating to taxation, monetary policy, and economic management. However, several analysts endorsed the International Monetary Fund’s concerns over the Federal Government’s proposed $5 billion loan arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank of the United...

Cardoso Wins Central Bank of the Year Award in London

June 12, 2026

Cardoso Wins Central Bank recognition after the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, received the Central Bank of the Year Award at the Central Banking Awards ceremony held recently in London. The award acknowledges the institution’s reform efforts and contributions toward strengthening economic stability in Nigeria. The Central Banking Awards...

Textile Imports Rise 17% to N267.7bn Despite Revival Push

June 12, 2026

The value of textile products imported into Nigeria increased significantly in the first quarter of 2026, as Textile Imports Rise by 17 per cent year-on-year to N267.7 billion. The latest figures highlight the country’s continued dependence on imported textile materials despite ongoing efforts to revive domestic manufacturing. Nigeria’s textile industry was once a major contributor...

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2026 Budget: Ministries Allocate Over ₦500m for Make‑Up Artists, Hairdressers, Grinding Machines

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If Anyone Takes Over a Radio Station and Says ‘Fellow Countrymen,’ Say No — Akinjide

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FG Orders Night Repairs on Failed Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta Road

Hypocrisy at Play: Adeyanju Takes On Opposition Over Malami Investigation

Police Arrest LAMATA Bus Driver Over Fatal Hit-and-Run in Lagos

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