377 articles tagged with “Nigeria”
Nigeria's Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms has dismissed allegations that the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 imposes a 25% levy on construction materials, clarifying that the legislation aims to enhance housing affordability and economic stability.
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority has committed to expanding high-quality healthcare access nationwide, while corporate entities including Vitafoam Nigeria Plc direct resources toward improving patient care infrastructure at public teaching hospitals.
Peter Obi has launched 'Operation Rescue Nigeria' to mobilize citizens ahead of the 2027 elections, while opposition PDP lawmakers in Osun State break ranks to endorse President Tinubu's re-election bid.
As global liquefied natural gas capacity prepares for significant expansion between 2026-2030, Nigeria's underutilized gas reserves present both an opportunity and a challenge for the nation's energy sector and broader economic development.
Nigeria's state oil company posted record 2025 revenue of N60.5 trillion with N5.7 trillion profit, while Cross River State moves toward reinstatement as oil-producing territory, potentially reshaping federal revenue allocation.
Analysis of Nigeria's 2026 budget reveals government priorities through spending allocations, offering insight into the state's economic strategy and political concerns as the nation navigates fiscal challenges.
Brent crude traded at $67.78 per barrel on Monday, maintaining a $3 premium over Nigeria's 2026 budget benchmark as oil markets navigate diplomatic developments and OPEC+ supply dynamics.
Electricity distribution companies have begun requesting corporate customer identification details under the new tax regime, while the Presidential Fiscal Policy Committee refutes claims of a 25% building materials tax.
As Nigerian commentators debate the role of intellectuals in revolutionary change and celebrate bridge-builders in national politics, concerns mount over US foreign policy narratives targeting Muslim communities under the Trump administration.
Nigeria and Angola formalized a bilateral visa waiver agreement for diplomatic passport holders during the 39th African Union summit in Ethiopia, as Vice President Kashim Shettima represented President Tinubu at the continental gathering.
Women's coalition intensifies pressure on National Assembly to pass reserved seats legislation before 2027 elections, as President Tinubu prepares for state visit and Sokoto targets cross-border polio vaccination campaign.
A pit collapse in Ebonyi State killed three miners and injured four, while illegal miners in Zimbabwe confronted a legislator over unresolved grievances, exposing systemic safety and labour management failures across African mining operations.
Violent attacks in Nigeria's Niger State and a stabbing in Zimbabwe's Plumtree district underscore the persistent security challenges facing African communities, from organized armed raids to interpersonal violence rooted in social disputes.
The star-studded premiere of 'Love and New Notes' in Lagos highlights the continent's growing film industry, even as creators grapple with evolving digital revenue models that promise to reshape African cinema's economic foundations.
Nigerian labour organizations are intensifying calls for institutional reforms across multiple sectors, with NECA demanding stronger labour justice mechanisms while NLC challenges the privatized power sector's performance and opposes government bailouts for failing electricity firms.