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National Assembly Orders Re-gazetting of Tax Laws

The National Assembly has mandated the re-gazetting of four 2025 tax laws and issuance of Certified True Copies to address alleged discrepancies. This follows an investigation into the legislative process.

7 Proposed Nigerian States Scale 2nd Reading in 2025

In 2025, Nigeria's push for new states gained momentum as seven proposals, including Ibadan and Etiti, passed second reading. Explore the key bills and the drive for constitutional restructuring.

Tinubu Asks NASS to Summon IGP Over State Police

President Bola Tinubu has urged the National Assembly to summon the Inspector General of Police to address concerns and establish safeguards for the creation of state police in Nigeria.

Tinubu Cuts 2025 Budget, Presents N58.18tr 2026 Plan

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.

Ex-UN Envoy Rejects Death Penalty for Kidnappers

Former UN Human Rights Envoy, Prof. Uchenna Emelonye, urges Nigerian Senate to strengthen security institutions, not expand capital punishment laws, to effectively combat kidnapping and banditry.

Tinubu Presents N58.18 Trillion 2026 Budget

President Bola Tinubu presents the 2026 'Budget of Consolidation' worth N58.18 trillion, focusing on security, infrastructure, and economic growth. Read the full breakdown and key priorities.

Tinubu Vows to Hunt Down Terrorism Financiers

President Bola Tinubu pledges to target terrorism financiers and armed groups under a new national security doctrine. Read his full statement from the 2026 budget presentation.

Tinubu Presents N58.18 Trillion 2026 Budget to NASS

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.

Reps Probe Alleged Alterations to Passed Tax Laws

The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into claims that recently passed tax laws were altered after approval. A seven-member committee will examine the discrepancies.

Lawmaker: Gazetted Tax Laws Not What We Passed

Rep Abdussamad Dasuki raises alarm over discrepancies between tax laws signed by President Tinubu and versions approved by the National Assembly. He calls for urgent scrutiny.

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.

Constitutional Amendment Seeks 182 New Seats for Women

Nigeria's National Assembly debates a landmark bill to create 182 reserved legislative seats for women, aiming to tackle the nation's severe gender imbalance in politics. Read the details and the Senate's counter-proposal.

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