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  • Information Minister Defends Tinubu’s Economic “Long-Term Foundation”

    Information Minister Defends Tinubu’s Economic “Long-Term Foundation”

    The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians to remain patient, arguing that the Tinubu administration is laying a “strong foundation” for shared prosperity. He cited reform outcomes and international compliance developments as evidence that policy direction is yielding early signals.

    Other reports continue to highlight cost-of-living pressures and the lag between macro indicators and household welfare.

    Echotitbits take: Communications can steady expectations, but credibility ultimately tracks lived experience. The decisive metric is whether inflation and purchasing power trends improve—especially for food and transport—within a politically relevant timeframe.

    Source: Facebook -https://web.facebook.com/dailynigerian/posts/pfbid027sZ9GZHwc3PZbiAnEX52uRnBH4A4PpNpnk9uwqLaL9Q9V4znYdZ2reUou8EfAZhTl/ (January 17, 2026)
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  • 2026 Budget Aimed at Locking in Economic Reform Gains, Minister Says

    2026 Budget Aimed at Locking in Economic Reform Gains, Minister Says

    According to The Nation reporting on January 6, 2026, Information and National Orientation Minister Mohammed Idris has clarified that the federal government’s current fiscal plan is designed specifically to cement the benefits of ongoing structural reforms. The Minister highlighted that the ‘Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity’ represents a commitment to double down on effective policies while ensuring that improved economic indicators—such as easing inflation and strengthened external reserves—translate into tangible benefits for citizens. Idris acknowledged the hardships faced by Nigerians over the past 31 months but maintained that the difficult decisions were necessary to end long-standing stagnation. He emphasized that recent expansions in business activity and improved investor confidence serve as the foundation for lasting national improvement. The fiscal strategy has been validated by other major outlets including Vanguard and The Punch. According to Vanguard, the budget focuses on ‘strengthening the economy, boosting jobs, and infrastructure.’ In a parallel report, The Punch noted the government’s stance that the ‘2026 budget to strengthen economy, boost jobs, infrastructure – FG’ is a pivotal move for the current administration.

    Echotitbits take: This move signals the government’s shift from ‘survival mode’ to ‘consolidation mode.’ By focusing on infrastructure and job creation in the 2026 cycle, the Tinubu administration is attempting to lower the high cost of living before the next electoral cycle gains full momentum. Watch for how the National Assembly prioritizes capital expenditure in the coming weeks.

    Source: ThePunch – https://punchng.com/2026-budget-to-consolidate-tinubus-reform-gains-minister/ January 6 2026

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  • Presidency, Lawmakers Trade Claims Over “Different” Gazetted Tax Text

    Presidency, Lawmakers Trade Claims Over “Different” Gazetted Tax Text

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    2025-12-23 09:00:00

    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.

    Officials argue that the executive transmitted a single set of harmonised documents to the National Assembly, and that what came out of the legislative process should be treated as the authoritative reference pending any verified comparison.

    On the other side, legislators pushing the controversy say the version in circulation needs scrutiny to confirm it matches what both chambers passed and forwarded for presidential assent.

    The dispute has now shifted toward formal verification, with expectations that the legislature’s internal certification process and “final harmonised copy” will settle the matter.

    Validation: TheCable quoted Information Minister Mohammed Idris saying, “there is only one version of that tax document.” Separately, TheCable also quoted Taiwo Oyedele urging caution: “Let’s wait for the findings of the lawmakers. If, indeed, there were alterations,” he said.

    Echotitbits take: This is less about politics and more about process integrity. Watch the committee’s findings, but also watch for how Nigeria upgrades legislative “quality assurance” so gazetted laws can’t be disputed after passage.

    Source: Vanguard — December 23, 2025 (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/gazette-furore-we-didnt-alter-tax-laws-fg/)
    Vanguard 2025-12-23