President Tinubu moves to slash 2025 budget by over N6 trillion, presents N58.18 trillion 2026 estimates, and declares armed non-state actors as terrorists. Details on fiscal reforms and security measures.
The Peoples Democratic Party has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu's ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget, labelling it a plan that deepens hardship for ordinary Nigerians. Read the full analysis.
President Bola Tinubu announces a sweeping national security revamp, allocating N5.41 trillion to defence. He declares all armed non-state actors as terrorists amid rising violence.
The National Assembly promises strict oversight of the 2026 budget, using lessons from 2025's challenges. Speaker Abbas calls for fiscal realism and a single budget framework. Read more.
President Bola Tinubu presents the 2026 'Budget of Consolidation' to the National Assembly, targeting N58.18 trillion in spending with priorities on security, human capital, and infrastructure. Read the full details.
President Bola Tinubu presents the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly. Full details on the event, attendees, and security arrangements inside.
President Bola Tinubu presents the 2026 Appropriation Bill of N54.46 trillion to the National Assembly under heavy security. Read the full details of the budget presentation and its implications.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri presents a N583.3 billion 2026 budget focused on capital projects and social programmes. Read the full breakdown of allocations for Adamawa State.
NNPC releases new petrol prices nationwide ahead of Christmas. Abuja is now the cheapest at N835 per litre, while Gombe is the most expensive at N965. See the full state-by-state breakdown here.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri presents a N583.33bn budget for Adamawa State in 2026, focusing on infrastructure, poverty alleviation, and economic renewal. Read the full details.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri presents a N583.33 billion budget for 2026 to the Adamawa State House of Assembly, focusing on infrastructure, social services, and economic renewal. Read the full details.
The Bank of England has cut its key interest rate to 3.75% after UK inflation eased faster than expected. Governor Andrew Bailey confirmed the move, marking the sixth reduction since August 2024. Read more for the full analysis.
President Bola Tinubu presents the N54.4 trillion 2026 budget to lawmakers. He also seeks to repeal the 2024 budget to fix overlaps. Read full details on the fiscal plans.
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday, December 19, 2025. Get the full details on the schedule and security arrangements for the key fiscal event.
Nigerians witness a sharp drop in petrol prices after Dangote Refinery slashed its ex-depot rate. MRS leads with N739/litre in Lagos, while other cities adjust. Read the latest market updates.
Ondo State Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic student Ayodele Peter. The Commissioner of Police has reassured residents of enhanced security.
Asian equities showed mixed performance as US jobs data failed to boost rate cut expectations. Oil prices surged over 1% after Trump ordered a blockade of Venezuelan tankers. Get the latest market analysis.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has signed the N1.729 trillion 2026 budget into law, a 70% increase from 2025. The budget focuses on capital projects and is tagged 'Budget of Accelerating the MORE Agenda'. Read more.
French parliament approves social security budget, suspending the unpopular pension age hike. Prime Minister Lecornu races to finalise the 2026 spending plan. Read the full details.
Governor Monday Okpebholo presents a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill focused on security, infrastructure, and job creation. See the full breakdown of Edo State's 'Budget of Hope and Growth'.
A Rufus Giwa Polytechnic student was shot dead by suspected cultists in Owo, Ondo State. The tragic incident occurred just three weeks after the death of his mother. Read the full report.
Labour Party warns Governor Dapo Abiodun against borrowing to fund Ogun's 2026 budget, threatens court action. Details on the N518.9bn debt plan and political showdown.
NNPC slashes petrol prices in Lagos and Abuja after Dangote Refinery's price cut, sparking a potential fuel price war. Get the latest updates and analysis.
Zamfara APC accuses Governor Dauda Lawal of unconstitutional budget presentation, urges Federal Government to suspend allocations. Party cites flaws in N861bn proposal.
Asian equities drifted lower as investors await a likely US interest rate cut. Debate intensifies on whether the Federal Reserve can sustain easing into 2026 amid stubborn inflation.
The US Federal Reserve's final 2025 meeting is marked by internal conflict over a potential third interest rate cut, with a key data shortage complicating the decision. Read the full analysis.
Kano State government defends its 2025 budget, claiming it outperformed Ganduje's administration. Commissioner Shanono presents comparative figures on education and tech spending. Read the full details.
An angry mob in Ondo State beat a man to death, hacked off his genitals, and dragged his body through the streets over an alleged rape of a disabled woman. Shocking details inside.
Governor Dauda Lawal presents a N861 billion budget for Zamfara's 2026 fiscal year, with 83% allocated to capital expenditure for transformation. Read the full breakdown.
Asian markets closed the week with mixed results as investors await key US inflation data and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision next week. Get the latest market analysis and figures.