Nigeria’s tax reform laws remain set for January 1, 2026, with manufacturers welcoming expected simplification while labour and SMEs warn of backlash and demand clarity on the final gazetted text.
A review of 2026 state budgets shows many governors still depend on FAAC allocations and borrowing, raising questions about fiscal sustainability and capital project delivery.
Nigeria says 7,000 forest guards have completed training and will be deployed across northern states, as authorities seek new tools to curb banditry in forest corridors.
Shettima visited hospitalised victims of the Maiduguri mosque blast, promising stronger coordination and intelligence-led security around worship centres.
Air Peace says a ground-handling incident damaged a newly inducted aircraft in Lagos, disrupting flights and renewing calls for stronger ramp-safety accountability.
Lagos APC says it will start e-registration and revalidation in January 2026, aiming to clean up its membership database ahead of future electoral cycles.
Lagos is moving to enforce planning laws more strictly, targeting unapproved use of informal public spaces while promising a more orderly urban environment.
Lagos commissioned a new Eyo Monument at Onikan, betting that heritage landmarks and festival culture can boost tourism and the creative economy.
Agbekoya is threatening action after three farmers were reportedly killed in Igboho, raising fresh alarms over rural insecurity in Oyo State.
Israel says it struck Hezbollah-linked targets in Lebanon again, highlighting the fragility of the ceasefire and raising fears of renewed escalation.