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New Ambassadors to Assume Duties in 2026

The Federal Government has revealed that newly appointed ambassadors will begin their postings in 2026. Get the full details on the diplomatic deployment.

Fiscal Indiscipline Fuels Nigeria's Budget Chaos

President Tinubu pushes non-performing budgets as weak parliament enables fiscal rascality. Analysis reveals alarming gaps in governance and unrealistic revenue targets. Read more.

Reps, Senate Differ on 2026 Oil Benchmark in MTEF

The House of Representatives has approved a $64.85 per barrel oil price benchmark for 2026, diverging from the Senate's $60. Get the full details on the MTEF/FSP projections and budget implications.

Nigeria's Debt, Salaries Exceed Revenue in 2025

Nigeria's Federal Government spent more on debt servicing and salaries than it earned in 2025's first seven months, with a N10.19tn revenue shortfall. Oil earnings slumped over 60%. Read the full analysis.

Senate rejects motion to probe FCT administration

The Nigerian Senate has declined to debate a motion seeking an investigation into alleged land grabbing, demolitions, and other issues in Abuja, ruling it procedurally defective. Read the full details and reactions.

Senate Passes N54.46 Trillion MTEF, Natasha Questions FG

The Nigerian Senate has approved the 2026-2028 MTEF with a N54.46 trillion spending plan. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan challenged the FG's vague plan to 'mop up' funds for the private sector. Read the full details.

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.

Senate Approves Three New Ambassadorial Nominees

The Nigerian Senate has approved three ambassadorial nominees: Ayodele Oke, Colonel Kayode Are (rtd), and Amin Dalhatu. Read about their backgrounds and the Senate's endorsement.

Senate Orders Probe into False Akpabio Health Claims

The Nigerian Senate has directed the NSA to investigate the source of false online reports claiming Senate President Akpabio collapsed. Read the full story on the probe into this destabilising misinformation.

Senate Confirms Tinubu's First Three Ambassadors

The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu's first three non-career ambassador nominees. Discover the confirmed names and the significance of this move for Nigeria's foreign policy.

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.

Ndume to Tinubu: Withdraw Ambassadorial List Now

Senator Ali Ndume calls on President Tinubu to withdraw the 65 ambassadorial nominees list, citing a breach of federal character. He warns it could fuel ethnic tensions ahead of Senate screening.

Akpabio: Defamation suit against Natasha not new

Senate President Godswill Akpabio's office clarifies that his defamation lawsuit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was filed months ago, countering her recent social media claims. Get the full details.

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