Economy, Governance
Nigeria’s government is planning to borrow N29.2 trillion this year. That figure keeps climbing. Here’s what the number isn’t saying. The Nigerian government published a budget of N68.32 trillion for 2026. Its projected revenue is N36.87 trillion....
Governance
The coup trial is now a fight about how confessions get made in Nigeria. The answer matters more than the verdict. Six civilians appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja again on Tuesday in the trial of the alleged 2025 coup plotters. The court...
Governance
The NDC has done something no opposition party has done since 2023. It’s built a structure around Peter Obi. Not just a movement. At its inaugural national convention in Abuja on Saturday, the Nigeria Democratic Congress formally zoned its 2027 presidential...
Governance
Nigeria’s new tax law leaves remittances alone. But if you have economic ties to Nigeria, the rules have changed and nobody sent you a clear letter. Earlier this month, a claim went viral in diaspora WhatsApp groups. The message said Nigeria’s new Tax Act...
Economy
N15.81 trillion. That’s Nigeria’s debt service bill for 2026. Before one hospital gets funded. Before one school gets built. Wednesday is for numbers. This week’s number is N15.81 trillion. That is the amount Nigeria has committed to paying in debt...
Governance
Siminalayi Fubara walked into his own party’s screening and came out alone. No escort. No statement. Sixty-five of his people had just been disqualified. Wike’s people were all cleared. Fubara arrived at the Plateau Governor’s Lodge in Abuja on...