The current administration has made efforts to improve the tax system to enhance the efficiency of tax collection and bolster economic competitiveness. In this context, it has presented four executive Bills to the National ...

The rising rate of road transport accidents in Nigeria has been a major concern in the country. According to a 2024 data released by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on road traffic accident, there were 10,130 total ...

Violence in Anambra state has significantly increased in recent years, threatening the state's democratic process through kidnappings, armed robberies, and politically motivated attacks. The governorship election of Anambra ...

The current proposed 2024 tax bill has planned on raising the Value Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5% to 10% in 2025. This increase is projected to adversely affect the growth and performance of an already weak Small and Medium ...

In a renewed effort to address the naira's free fall, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched a number of noteworthy initiatives, such as investigating and clearing the backlog in foreign exchange, restricting the ...

The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has declared plans to begin a nationwide protest from August 6, 2025, following the Federal Government’s failure to address longstanding grievances. These include ...

According to reports, over 1,000 Nigerian citizens are currently stranded in conflict zones across Israel and Iran due to escalating hostilities, including missile strikes and infrastructure disruption. Many are taking ...

Nigeria’s education system, structured on a 9-3-4 model, aims to deliver functional education for national development but faces challenges including inadequate curricula, infrastructure, and a disconnect with labour ...

Nigeria’s pension system, governed by the Pension Reform Act 2014, aims to provide a sustainable and equitable retirement income for workers in both public and private sectors. However, inflation, which has risen ...

Despite long standing assurances that lodging complaints and obtaining bail in Nigeria are free, reports of police extortion remain widespread. On May 20, 2025, The Punch and Sahara Reporters detailed a disturbing case in ...

The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) hosted a one-day policy dialogue on “Strengthening Electoral Reform” on June 24, 2025. The dialogue focused on identifying critical issues/challenges ...

On July 13, 2025, Air Peace Flight P47190 veered off the runway at Port Harcourt International Airport upon landing. Though no casualties were recorded, the incident triggered widespread concern over aviation safety in ...

Nigeria remains one of Africa’s largest rice consumers and importers, despite significant arable land and multiple government interventions. In 2025, domestic rice production fell to 5.23 million metric tonnes, the lowest ...

Despite existing legal mandates such as the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act (2017) and the National Health Act (2014), some hospitals and ambulance services in Nigeria continue to demand police ...

The intensifying Israeli-Iranian confrontation in 2025 has brought about global geopolitical uncertainty, with significant ramifications for developing nations like Nigeria. Nigeria's economy is still heavily reliant on ...

Rising insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in states like Benue, has exposed the limitations of the centralized policing system. Frequent clashes between herders and farmers, banditry, kidnapping, and communal violence ...

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is a phenomenon that can never be over emphasized from the perspective of growth, empowerment sustainability as the case maybe. This scheme has played a critical role in Nigeria's economic ...

The cumulative effect of the numerous bank charges as a result of the various Central Bank policies has become burdensome for many Nigerians especially low-income earners and small business owners who are struggling with ...

The Trump-era tariffs pose a significant challenge to the Tinubu Administration's efforts to diversify Nigeria's economy and promote sustainable growth. The immediate impact of the 14% tariff is a potential disruption to ...

On May 28, 2025, a 19-year-old Nigerian, Destiny (surname withheld), was reportedly beaten to death by fellow Nigerians in Ghana’s Volta Region over a financial dispute. Destiny had travelled from Edo State to Ghana in ...