FG to Double Livestock Sector GDP to $74bn in 10 Years The Federal Government has disclosed plans to increase the contribution of Nigeria’s livestock sub-sector to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product from $32bn to over $74bn within the next 10 years. The Minister of Livestock Development,...

FG Targets Capital Projects with ₦87.31bn Aviation Budget The Federal Government has proposed a total allocation of N87.31bn for the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and its agencies in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, with the bulk of the funding directed towards capital expenditure. Details of...

Senate Confirms Illegal Gold Mining Driving Insecurity A Senate report has identified illegal artisanal gold mining in Zamfara, Kaduna and Katsina states as a critical factor driving insecurity in the North-West, revealing that proceeds from the illicit activities are being used to procure arms and...

NITDA Backs Crisis Communication Hub to Counter AI-Driven Misinformation Abuja — The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has endorsed the establishment of a centralised National Crisis Communication Hub (NCCH) to confront the growing threats of fake news, hate speech...

Naira Reverses Gain at Black Market, Steady at Official Window on Jan 19 The naira weakened against the U.S. dollar on Monday, January 19, in the parallel market, reversing the gains recorded on Friday, while remaining stable at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). Currency dealers...

Why Well-Meaning Nigerians Should Support Tax Reform By Demola Bakare Nigeria stands at a familiar crossroads. On one path lies the comfort of resistance—loud objections, recycled mistrust, and the temptation to dismiss reform as yet another burden on the people. On the other lies a more...