Day: April 18, 2026

Tinubu assents to 2026 ₦68.32tr Appropriation Bill

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Tinubu assents to 2026 Budget

…Extends 2025 Budget President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a total budget of ₦68.32 trillion. The President also assented to a separate Bill extending the implementation period of the 2025 budget from March 31, 2026, to June 30, 2026. According to a statement issued yesterday by his Senior Special Assistant on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the 2026 Budget provides ₦4.799 trillion for statutory transfers and ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, while recurrent expenditure is projected at ₦15.4 trillion. A total of ₦32.2 trillion…

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IMF warns of tougher economic times for Nigerians

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IMF warns Nigerians on economic times

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), has warned that Nigerians may face tougher economic conditions in the near-term, as rising food and transportation costs continue to squeeze household incomes amid lingering global shocks. The Fund also raised concerns about Nigeria’s growing debt burden, even as crude oil prices surged above $113 per barrel in the international market, offering potential upside for government revenue. The price rally, driven partly by uncertainties around US–Iran peace talks linked to Middle-East tensions, has created expectations of stronger oil earnings for Nigeria. At current levels, Nigerian…

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“APC must tell its story as ‘opposition plots anarchy’ ” – Uba Sani

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Uba Sani on APC

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to intensify efforts in communicating the achievements of the party, warning that opposition elements are allegedly working to destabilize the country. Speaking in a recent address during a strategic meeting with the 36 state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) convened by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Governor stressed the need for party loyalists and supporters to actively engage citizens and counter what he described as “deliberate misinformation and…

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Kaduna: Bandits demand ₦1bn for release of 37 church attack victims

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Kaduna bandits demand

Bandits, who attacked three churches in Ariko community, Kachia local government area of Kaduna State, have demanded ₦1 billion before they will free 37 worshippers they abducted during the raid. The incident happened on April 5, 2026, when armed men stormed ECWA, Baptist, and Catholic churches in the area. During the attack, five worshippers were killed while 37 others were taken away. The victims have now spent about 11 days in captivity. Although there were earlier claims from the military and the Kachia local government area chairman, Dr. Manzo Maigari,…

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MTN suspends airtime, data loans services

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MTN suspends airtime

Telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria, has attributed the suspension of its airtime and data borrowing services to new regulatory requirements introduced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, (FCCPC). The company’s Secretary, Uto Ukpanah, disclosed this on Thursday at the Nigerian Exchange Limited, explaining that the decision followed the implementation of new compliance rules under the Digital, Electronic, Online, or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025. According to the company, the regulations introduce a revised licensing and compliance framework for entities offering digital or non-traditional consumer credit services, including airtime lending.…

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Saraki, AbdulFatah Ahmed to face trial over Offa robbery killings

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Saraki, AbdulFatah to face trial

Kwara State government has initiated a fresh legal battle against former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and the former Governor of the state, Abdulfatah Ahmed. The authorities filed a 20-count charge against the two political heavyweights, accusing them of culpable homicide and criminal conspiracy in connection with the tragic 2018 Offa bank robbery. Also joined in the suit are Yusuf AbdulWahab, who served as Ahmed’s Chief of Staff, and Alabi Olalekan, a former aide to the governor. The legal action, marked with charge number KWS/114C/26, is set to be heard…

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Reforms: “My record is clear; yours is crooked” – Atiku slams Tinubu

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Atiku slams Tinubu

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has hit back hard at President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of hypocrisy, historical distortion, and political desperation in his recent remarks on economic reforms. In a strongly worded statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku described Tinubu’s comments as a “reckless tirade” that exposes “a troubling pattern of hypocrisy and historical amnesia”. He said: “Across the country, families are skipping meals, businesses are shutting their doors, and hardworking citizens are watching their incomes evaporate under the weight of relentless inflation…

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2027: NBC cracks down on broadcasters over rising code violations 

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NBC cracks down on broadcasters

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has issued a formal notice to broadcasters across Nigeria, warning of stricter enforcement measures following a surge in violations of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, particularly in news, current affairs, and political programmes. In a press statement issued yesterday dated April 17, 2026, the Commission said it had observed a sustained increase in breaches of the 6th Edition of the Code, raising concerns about declining professional standards in the industry. According to the NBC, many broadcast platforms are straying from their core responsibility of delivering accurate,…

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