Policy

Economy

These Presidency’s claims to NYTimes over Nigeria hunger don’t add up

Olawale Afolabi -
The Presidency scrambled a response Monday after the New York Times published a damning...
Policy

Tinubu appoints Yar’adua’s adviser to key economic position

Plu Team -
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Tanimu Yakubu, economic adviser to former President Umar Yar’adua,...
In Focus

Ignoring economic hardships, House wants new aircraft for Tinubu

Plu Team -
Nigerian lawmakers have sparked controversy by calling for the immediate purchase of new aircraft...
Policy

In restoring Nigeria’s old anthem, Tinubu fulfills a long-held wish

Glory Okah -
President Bola Tinubu signed a new law Tuesday ending the use of “Arise O...
Policy

After delays, Tinubu’s govt offers minimum wage that can’t buy rice

Olawale Afolabi -
The federal government has finally revealed its minimum wage offer, after prolonged delays that...
Policy

Senate whip Ndume admits flawed cybersecurity levy law passed “in a hurry”

Plu Team -
Ali Ndume, the chief whip of the Senate, publicly acknowledged shortcomings in the recently...
Policy

New tax ignites fury among already suffering Nigerians

Olawale Afolabi -
Nigerians reacted with fury Tuesday a day after the government imposed a new levy...
Energy

Nigerian govt confirms easing diesel rule for Dangote refinery

Olawale Afolabi -
The Nigerian government has admitted the Dangote refinery is allowed to produce diesel with...
Energy

Tinubu’s harsh electricity tariff fulfills manifesto but breaks key pledge

Ini Ekott -
As presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu did not elaborate much on his plan for the...
Governance

Presidential vs. Parliamentary? Nigeria’s governance debate (LIVE)

Plu Team -
Two weeks ago, 61 members of the House of Representatives issued a statement calling...
Policy

Oronsaye Report: No plan to sack workers, govt says

Plu Team -
The federal government says it does not aim to sack workers made redundant after...
Policy

Binance trade volume questions effectiveness of Nigeria ban over naira

Olawale Afolabi -
Nigerians flocked to virtual private networks (VPNs) to gain access to cryptocurrency platforms after...
Policy

Minister says Malabu pact not for Tinubu amid concerns of shady deals

Olawale Afolabi -
President Bola Tinubu has moved to resolve outstanding issues around the OPL 245 oil...
Consumer

Tinubu fires consumer agency chief and BPE’s Alex Okoh

Plu Team -
President Bola Tinubu fired the heads of the consumer protection agency and the Bureau...
Policy

Tinubu’s first budget retains a bad trend: big govt over infrastructure

Eric Ojo -
President Bola Tinubu is committing more money in his first full-year budget to government...
Policy

Lagos govt’s explanations for shocking spending raise more questions

Olawale Afolabi -
The Lagos state government has defended controversial expenditures in its 2023 budget that have...
Policy

How Nigeria cancelled Czech PM visit ‘over Israel’, risking investment

Olawale Afolabi -
Nigeria scrambled Tuesday to defuse a simmering diplomatic row after it cancelled a visit...
Policy

How foreign media report Tinubu’s yacht budget amidst Nigerian hardship

Olawale Afolabi -
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed into law a ₦2.2 trillion supplementary budget that...
Policy

Tinubu signs budget with SUVs for wife’s office despite criticism

Plu Team -
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law a ₦2.2 trillion supplementary budget, despite widespread...
Policy

Tinubu seeks N1.5 billion for wife’s cars while asking Nigerians to bear hardship

Plu Team -
President Bola Tinubu is seeking approval from the National Assembly for N7.3 billion to...
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