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Sep

02

2026

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The Court Of Public Opinion: Tinubu And Nigeria’s Democratic Crossroads- By Charles Ude, Esq

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Politics

The Court of Public Opinion: Tinubu and Nigeria's Democratic Crossroads Introduction Controversy may cast long shadows over a presidency, but the ultimate test of Nigeria's democracy will not be decided in foreign courtrooms, it will unfold at the ballot box in 2027. This is the unshakeable reality that both critics and supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must confront. That reality has grown more urgent. Tinubu has officially declared his intention to seek a second term, and the opposition has begun consolidating into a formal coalition. The shadows of his past, meanwhile, have resurfaced in a U.S. courtroom with new…

Aug

30

2026

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How To Apply For FG’s N10 Billion TETFund Research Grant

FGN, Education

How To Apply For FG’s N10 Billion TETFund Research Grant The Federal Government has approved N10 billion for the 2026 National Research Fund Grant Cycle of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund. TETFund, in a call for concept notes, said the grant would support research projects across 30 priority thematic areas under Humanities and Social Sciences; Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation; and Cross-Cutting. The fund said the 2026 grant cycle followed the successful completion of the 2025 cycle, which resulted in the award of a little over N6.09bn to support 174 research projects. According to TETFund, accessing the 2026 NRF grant…

Aug

25

2026

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How New ‘Phantom’ Agency Planned To Raise N50 Billion Before Crackdown

FGN, News Flash, Presidency

REVEALED: How New ‘Phantom’ Agency Planned To Raise N50 Billion Before Crackdown The alleged phantom Made in Nigeria Project Office planned an international campaign targeted at attracting more than N50 billion into Nigeria’s economy. This was before the Federal Government moved against the organisation over its purported status as a government agency. Information extracted by Daily Trust from the organisation’s website on Monday showed that the office had planned an “Industrialize Nigeria: Locally Made for Global Access” campaign involving exhibitions, business forums, investment negotiations and trade events in Qatar, Kuwait, China, Hong Kong and Brazil. The organisation claimed the campaign…

Aug

13

2026

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A Nation Of Nations: Restructuring Nigeria For Peace And Prosperity- By Charles Ude, Esq

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN

A Nation of Nations: Restructuring Nigeria for Peace and Prosperity By Charles Ude, Esq.Legal Practitioner and AuthorEmail: Charlesude2014@gmail.com Introduction: Nigeria’s Paradox Nigeria is blessed with diversity , over 250 ethnic groups, rich cultures, and immense resources. Yet, this diversity has become a source of conflict rather than strength. The reason is simple: our political structure does not fit our people. The centralized federation imposed by military decrees has suppressed identities instead of celebrating them. Elections feel like battles for ethnic survival, and agitations have become cries of desperation. The solution is not separation or war. It is restructuring — a…

Aug

10

2026

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Nigeria’s 148% FDI Jump Is Not Yet Development: FG Should Stop Celebrating Headlines, Roll Up Its Sleeves And Get To Work – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

FGN, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Foreign Affairs

Nigeria’s 148% FDI Jump Is Not Yet Development: FG Should Stop Celebrating Headlines, Roll Up Its Sleeves and Get to Work Nigeria’s reported 148 per cent increase in Foreign Direct Investment, from approximately $1.61 billion in 2024 to $4.01 billion in 2025, is undoubtedly a positive development. At a time when total FDI inflows into Africa reportedly declined by about 26 per cent, Nigeria’s ability to attract significantly more foreign capital deserves acknowledgement. It suggests that some degree of international investor confidence may be returning following reforms in the foreign exchange market, fiscal administration, petroleum sector and broader macroeconomic environment.…

Aug

05

2026

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FG Orders Payment Of Civil Servants Outstanding Wage Award Before August 15

FGN, News Flash

FG Orders Payment Of Civil Servants’ Outstanding Wage Award Before August 15 The Federal Government has directed that the outstanding two-month wage award owed to federal civil servants be paid on or before August 15, 2026, following a high-level meeting between the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, and the leadership of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC. The breakthrough, reached at the last minute, effectively averted a planned labour confrontation after the JNPSNC suspended its August 11 ultimatum issued to the Minister’s office over unresolved workers’ welfare issues. The meeting, held…

Jul

29

2026

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FGN Overshoots Borrowing Limit As New Debt Reaches N12.62 Trillion

FGN, Economy, News Flash

FG Overshoots Borrowing Limit As New Debt Reaches N12.62 Trillion The Federal Government exceeded its 2024 borrowing target by N4.79 trillion after a wider-than-projected budget deficit forced it to raise significantly more financing than originally planned, the Budget Office of the Federation has disclosed. According to the latest Fourth Quarter and Consolidated Budget Implementation Report for 2024, the Federal Government’s new borrowings rose to N12.62tn, exceeding the budgeted N7.83tn by N4.79tn, or 61.2 per cent. The higher borrowing requirement followed a substantial revenue shortfall, which pushed the fiscal deficit to N13.51tn, well above the approved deficit of N9.18tn. The report…

Jul

15

2026

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‘Cooperation Isn’t Surrender’, Akpabio Defends National Assembly-Tinubu Ties

FGN, National Assembly, News Flash

‘Cooperation Isn’t Surrender’, Akpabio Defends National Assembly-Tinubu Ties Senate President Godswill Akpabio has defended the cordial relationship between the National Assembly and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying cooperation between both arms of government is driven by the national interest and should not be misconstrued as a surrender of the legislature’s constitutional independence. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 National Assembly Open Week in Abuja, Akpabio said the legislature would continue to work constructively with the executive while carrying out its constitutional responsibility. He stressed that the National Assembly was created to serve the people and should remain open, transparent…

Jul

15

2026

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CBN Owing FGN N5.3 Trillion Unremitted Operating Surplus, Refused To Pay – OAGF

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN

CBN Owing FG N5.3 Trillion Unremitted Operating Surplus, Refused To Pay – OAGF The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has told the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts that the Central Bank of Nigeria was indebted to the government by N5.3 trillion, representing unremitted revenue from its operating surplus. Director, Revenue and Investment, in the OAGF, Makinde Mogaji disclosed this while responding to questions from members of the committee when the Accountant General of the Federation, Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, appeared before the Committee to defend audit queries from the office of the Auditor General for…

Jul

14

2026

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FGN Suspends Proposed Increase In WAEC, NECO Registration Fees For 2027 Exams

Education, FGN, News Flash

FG Suspends Proposed Increase In WAEC, NECO Registration Fees For 2027 Exams The Federal Government has suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), pending extensive consultations with key stakeholders. The Federal Ministry of Education announced on Monday that it had withdrawn its June 18, 2026 letter conveying the proposed fee adjustment to allow for a comprehensive review and broader engagement before any final decision is reached. According to the ministry, the suspension follows concerns and constructive feedback from members…