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President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies have become a major focus of political debate as his administration prepares to seek another term in office amid persistent concerns about the cost of living and household finances. The president launched his re-election campaign in Kaduna on October 24, 2026, defending his administration’s direction as opposition figures continued to…

Political competition is intensifying in Nigeria as parties and their leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections, the coming election is expected to focus attention on the economy, insecurity, employment, public infrastructure and the cost of living. President Bola Tinubu’s administration will face scrutiny over its economic policies and the extent to which…

Reports of a possible confrontation involving military personnel and police officers in Plateau State have drawn attention to the importance of coordination among Nigeria’s security agencies. The military and police perform different but complementary roles in maintaining public order, protecting lives and responding to security threats, when personnel from different agencies become involved in a…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a no-case submission filed by former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai in a case involving alleged unlawful interception of telephone communications linked to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik held that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence for the former governor to be called upon…

The Federal Government has disbursed ₦38.93 billion to 166 public tertiary institutions across Nigeria under the Needs Assessment Revitalisation Fund. The funding is intended to address infrastructure gaps and improve teaching and learning facilities in universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, the Federal Ministry of Finance announced the disbursement in a statement dated October 25,…

Diplomatic efforts to address Sudan’s continuing conflict have highlighted the urgent need for humanitarian assistance and measures to protect civilians. The conflict has created serious challenges for communities affected by violence, displacement and disruptions to essential services, international discussions have focused on ways to improve humanitarian access and create conditions that could reduce the immediate…

Bank credit to Nigeria’s manufacturing sector fell by 26.8 per cent year-on-year to ₦5.19 trillion in June 2026, raising concerns about access to financing for businesses seeking to expand local production. The figures were attributed to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s second-quarter statistical bulletin, Outstanding bank credit to manufacturers stood at approximately ₦7.09 trillion in…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has taken the Federal Government to the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice over alleged financial irregularities involving more than ₦78.8 billion allocated to cash-transfer and social-protection programmes. The lawsuit, reported by Nigerian news outlets on October 25 and 26, 2026, concerns funds intended to support vulnerable households through government…

Questions surrounding candidate eligibility and electoral procedures are attracting attention as Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 general elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission plays a central role in publishing candidate lists and ensuring that electoral processes comply with the applicable laws. Disputes over nominations, party primaries and court judgments can affect which candidates are…

Nigeria’s petroleum supply situation is attracting fresh attention after reported data indicated that petrol stock cover remained below the 30-day safety benchmark for seven consecutive months. A report published on October 26, 2026, put the country’s September petrol stock cover at approximately 23.9 days, leaving it 6.1 days below the benchmark. Stock cover measures how…