702 articles tagged with “Nigeria”
From candidate withdrawals in FCT elections to religious prophecies targeting state governors, Nigeria's political arena confronts mounting challenges of misinformation and institutional integrity as the 2027 general elections approach.
Nigeria's governance challenges deepen as former Kaduna governor faces cybercrime charges and Osun State confronts allegations of a N13 billion ghost worker scheme, raising questions about financial oversight across state administrations.
Multiple elections across Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State are underway, with political analysts viewing these contests as critical indicators of party strength ahead of the 2027 general elections.
As police operations dismantle criminal networks in Delta State, persistent attacks in the South-East and revelations about insecurity's domestic roots in Katsina expose the complex nature of Nigeria's security crisis.
Governor Peter Mbah is staking Enugu State's economic future on a fundamental transformation from consumption hub to production powerhouse, anchored by strategic infrastructure investments including the ambitious 44.1-kilometre Enugu-Opi-Nsukka road dualisation.
Federal government initiatives through the National Economic Council aim to enhance sub-national capacity and remove barriers preventing states from maximizing their economic contributions to national growth.
Nigeria's 774 local government areas received N5.5 trillion in FAAC disbursements during 2025, yet widespread infrastructure deficits and service delivery gaps raise questions about fund utilization and accountability at the grassroots governance level.
The ruling All Progressives Congress confronts governance challenges as it demands Osun Governor Adeleke's resignation over alleged N13.7 billion payroll fraud, while internal disputes erupt in Ondo and Ogun states amid broader national debates on electoral transparency.
Healthcare unions warn against proposed regulatory amendments while UNICEF reports 14 million registered births in two years, highlighting divergent pressures on Nigeria's health system.
President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order mandating direct payment of oil and gas revenues into the Federation Account, a move the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission says will curb leakages and boost government coffers.
From Bayelsa's contaminated waters to smuggled petrol in Lagos, Nigeria confronts a triple crisis of environmental degradation, energy theft, and systemic agricultural underfunding that threatens food security.
Nigeria spent N10.81 trillion servicing debt in nine months of 2025, while President Tinubu's executive order aims to increase revenue distribution across government tiers amid mounting fiscal pressures.
Nigeria's government launches investment budgeting overhaul and CBN payment system reforms while negotiating capital gains tax framework with foreign investors threatening to freeze $3 billion in potential investments.
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has called on telecommunications operators to guarantee unhindered internet access to educational institutions, framing connectivity as a fundamental citizen right rather than a purely commercial service.
As Nigerian public figures address body acceptance and sexual assault survival, their advocacy reveals shifting conversations around personal dignity, trauma response, and the infrastructure needed to support vulnerable communities.