The NBA and Atiku Abubakar want Nigeria’s new tax laws paused, alleging the gazetted version differs from what lawmakers passed. The controversy could unsettle compliance planning and investor confidence unless authorities quickly verify and publish the final text.
Nigeria says it is working with social platforms to remove accounts linked to terrorism and online recruitment. The effort may disrupt propaganda, but experts say results depend on fast verification, evidence preservation, and broader counter-messaging.
Nigeria and the World Bank have launched a $500m HOPE-GOV initiative to improve education and primary healthcare systems. The success of the programme will hinge on state-level accountability, staffing reforms, and outcome tracking—not just funding.
The US has reportedly denied visas to a former EU commissioner and activists amid a growing dispute over tech regulation and content rules. The move escalates a policy fight into diplomacy and immigration, with ripple effects for how platforms operate globally.
Nigerian artist and architect Demas Nwoko has marked his 90th birthday with thanksgiving and tributes highlighting mentorship and legacy. The milestone renews calls for stronger cultural infrastructure—archives, museums, and foundations that preserve creative heritage.
FG declares Dec 25, Dec 26 and Jan 1 holidays as police deploy nationwide for Yuletide security.
NMDPRA data cited shows petrol supply jumped to 71.5m litres/day in November as NNPCL imports rose.
According to Vanguard, the Federal Government says it did not tamper with Nigeria’s newly passed tax reform laws, even as lawmakers raise questions about what was eventually gazetted for public consumption.
Reporting by The Punch indicates local government stakeholders are intensifying calls for direct disbursement of council allocations, arguing that state-level handling of the funds weakens grassroots service delivery.
Punch reports President Tinubu has arrived in Lagos for the holidays after visits to Borno and Bauchi.