Nigeria Subnational Debt Crisis Deepens as State Borrowing Rises by N392bn
By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s subnational debt crisis intensified in 2025 as state governments increased borrowing despite economic pressures. Data from…
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President Assents to ₦68.32 Trillion 2026 Budget, Extends 2025 Capital Spending
By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law in Abuja on April 1,…
Professor Pat Utomi vs. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu: A Critical Look at the Reform Debate
By Elizabeth Ugbo In Abuja, Professor Pat Utomi recently criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, calling them “ridiculous” and…
Nigeria Immigration Arrests 125 Foreign Nationals in Lagos Crackdown
By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigeria Immigration Service arrested 125 foreign nationals in Lagos on March 30 during a joint operation…
Brigadier General Braimah Killed in Borno Attack
By Elizabeth Ugbo Brigadier General Braimah, a senior Nigerian Army officer, died on April 9, 2026, during a terrorist attack…
Gunmen Abduct School Proprietor, 18 Others in Kwara and Benue Attacks
By Elizabeth Ugbo Armed men abducted a school proprietor and at least 18 others in coordinated attacks in Kwara and…
ISWAP Claims Deadly Attacks on Nigerian Forces and Niger Republic in Propaganda Release
By Elizabeth Ugbo The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for multiple attacks on Nigerian security forces…
MTN Suspends Xtratime Over New FCCPC Lending Rules
By Elizabeth Ugbo MTN Nigeria has suspended its Xtratime service in Nigeria on April 2026 following new 2025 regulations by…
Governor Sule Endorses Wadada as Preferred Successor for 2027 Nasarawa Governorship
By Elizabeth Ugbo Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has endorsed Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada as his preferred successor for…
Atiku Abubakar Backs Consensus for ADC 2027 Presidential Candidate, Declares Final Bid
By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has revealed that the African Democratic Congress will adopt a consensus approach…