FCT to Partner Finland on Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Smart City Development in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has unveiled plans to collaborate with Finland on infrastructure development, agriculture, and smart city initiatives in Abuja. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike disclosed this on…
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of UK Property Linked to Ex-FCT Minister Jeremiah Useni
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of a United Kingdom property linked to late former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Jeremiah Useni, to the…
Naira Depreciates to ₦1,415/$ in Parallel Market
The Nigerian currency, the naira, has depreciated to ₦1,415 per dollar in the parallel market, reflecting sustained pressure in the country’s foreign exchange space. Findings from currency traders indicate that…
Nigeria Records Sharp Drop in Solar Panel Imports – NBS
Nigeria has recorded a significant decline in solar panel imports, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), highlighting a shift in the country’s renewable energy market and policy direction.…
FG Opens Applications for ₦1bn MSME Grants from April 7 to May 7
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the opening of applications for over ₦1 billion in grants under the 2026 National MSME Awards, aimed at boosting micro, small and medium…
Tinubu Seeks National Assembly Approval to Raise 2026 Budget by ₦9tn
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly to approve a ₦9 trillion upward revision of the 2026 federal budget, increasing the proposed spending plan from ₦58.4…
Nigeria’s Anti‑Money Laundering Rules Ranked Among World’s Most Compliant
Nigeria’s updated anti‑money laundering (AML) and counter‑terrorism financing (CFT) regulatory framework has earned global recognition for meeting and, in some areas, exceeding international compliance standards. The country’s financial regulators, led…
Court Defers El‑Rufai’s Bail Hearing to Wednesday
A Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the bail hearing of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El‑Rufai to Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The hearing was paused on Tuesday amid…
Gawuna Dumps APC Amid Growing Political Realignments in Kano
Former Kano State governorship candidate, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), signaling a fresh wave of political realignments in the state. In a…
Tax Filing Deadline: What Nigerian Income Earners Must Know
As the March 31 deadline for filing annual tax returns closes, many Nigerian taxpayers remain unclear about the process despite new legal requirements under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025. The…