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President Bola Tinubu has presented a ₦58.18 trillion budget for 2026, one of the biggest in Nigeria’s history. Many Nigerians are hoping this spending plan will reduce hardship, support small businesses and improve basic services like roads, schools and hospitals. The budget shows that the Federal Government still wants to play a strong role in … The post How Tinubu’s 2026 Budget Could Affect Nigerian Families and Small Businesses appeared first on Business Elites Africa…Read More

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission will automatically function as the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individual Nigerians under a new tax identification framework taking effect from 2026. Similarly, the registration number issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) will … The post NIN…Read More

The Federal Government has approved a new policy making pre-employment drug testing compulsory for all applicants seeking jobs in the Nigerian public service. The move is designed to tackle the rising abuse of hard drugs and other illicit substances, which government officials say is threatening national productivity…Read More

The Super Eagles of Nigeria kicked off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign in Morocco on a positive read more AFCON 2025: Nigeria beat Tanzania 2–1 to start campaign on winning note…Read More

Demola Olarewaju, a former aide to Atiku Abubakar, says Nigeria risks prolonged stagnation without the former vice-president emerging as president. Olarewaju made the assertion while reacting to recent debates within the activist community over whether Atiku should be supported ahead of the 2027 election. He said some activists remain unwilling to back Atiku because of … The article was originally published on Politics Nigeria…Read More

The United States has intensified its security watch on Nigeria following recent threats by US President Donald Trump. New intelligence flights have reportedly been conducted over different parts of the country, raising fresh attention around Nigeria’s worsening security situation and Washington’s growing concern.The surveillance activities reportedly began in late November…Read More

The United States Congress has ruled out any plan to deploy troops to Nigeria following the country’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). Lawmakers said the decision is not a step toward military intervention but a diplomatic move aimed at encouraging reforms and accountability.Members of a bipartisan U.S…Read More

American rapper Nicki Minaj has opened up on why she chose to publicly speak about the situation facing Christians in Nigeria. She said her decision was driven by personal connections to the country and disturbing reports of violence against worshippers.Minaj spoke on the issue during a surprise appearance at AmericaFest…Read More

At least 42 Nigerians have been deported from Ghana’s Ashanti region following court rulings over alleged offences including prostitution, fraud and related criminal activities. Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti regional minister, confirmed the deportations on Thursday in a Facebook post, saying the removals followed judicial processes involving multiple cases…Read More

The United States has approved a $2.1 billion health funding package for Nigeria, placing strong emphasis on Christian faith-based healthcare providers across the country.The funding follows the signing of a five-year bilateral agreement between Washington and Abuja aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s health system and expanding access to essential medical services…Read More