Tag: Tinubu administration

Reps confirm altered tax laws after passage, triggering fresh fears over Nigeria’s democracy

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Nigeria’s legislative integrity has come under renewed scrutiny following confirmation by a House of Representatives minority caucus committee that...

FG pays N152bn to contractors as protests persist | Payment update & budget plan

Business Damilola Bayonle -
The Federal Government has announced the disbursement of N152 billion to contractors for verified contracts, even as protests by...

Spending rules ignored? 2026 budget new projects hit ₦3.5tn amid FG capital freeze

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Despite a firm directive by the Federal Government to halt the introduction of fresh capital projects, fresh analysis of...

Tinubu insists Jan 1 rollout as controversy deepens over the new tax regime

Business Damilola Bayonle -
New Tax Regime Faces Growing Scrutiny Amid Alleged Alterations to the New Tax Regime Framework President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed...

2026 Budget Approved: Tinubu pushes historic ₦58.47tn spending plan amid high stakes

Business Damilola Bayonle -
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a total expenditure of ₦58.47 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year, marking...

Reps probe alleged tax law alterations as PDP demands suspension of new tax regime

Politics Damilola Bayonle -
Nigeria’s sweeping tax reform agenda has hit a fresh legislative hurdle as the House of Representatives moves to investigate...

Nigeria’s new tax reforms: Inside Tinubu’s plan to simplify taxes, boost revenues, and support businesses

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Nigeria is entering a decisive phase in its economic reset. As the Tinubu administration intensifies efforts to stabilise the...

Nigerians to benefit as five bank charges abolished from January 2026 — Oyedele

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Federal Government Confirms Bank Charges Abolished to Ease Financial Burden Millions of Nigerians are set to enjoy significant financial relief...

Fuel import duty suspension: FG postpones 15% petrol & diesel levy to Q1 2026

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Fuel import duty suspension takes centre stage in Nigeria’s downstream policy The Federal Government has formally deferred the implementation of...

Fresh tension as protest rocks National Assembly over delayed NERC chair confirmation

News Damilola Bayonle -
Tensions flared at the National Assembly on Tuesday as protesters stormed the complex in Abuja, demanding the immediate confirmation...

Govt moves to end ticket sales in dollars by foreign airlines

Business Damilola Bayonle -
In a decisive step aimed at strengthening the naira and restoring fairness in Nigeria’s aviation industry, the Federal Government...

Tinubu approves bold 15% import duty on petrol and diesel to strengthen local refining

Business Damilola Bayonle -
In a decisive policy move aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s downstream oil sector, President Bola Tinubu has approved the introduction...