‎The Federal Government has dismissed claims that a new 5 percent surcharge on fuel has been introduced, clarifying that the provision has existed since 2007 under the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) Act.

No ₦500 Fuel Surcharge in January 2026 — Taiwo Oyedele The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has dismissed reports suggesting that Nigerians will begin paying a ₦500 surcharge on fuel purchases starting January 2026. Oyedele, in a statement...

Non-oil Revenue Rises 40% to N20.6trn – Presidency   The Presidency has said Nigeria is firmly on track to meet its annual non-oil revenue target. A statement signed on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, cited new figures showing a...

Nigeria Seeks Fresh $1.75bn World Bank Loan   The Federal Government plans to increase its borrowing despite a significant 40.5 per cent surge in revenue for the first eight months of 2025. This boost in revenue has largely been driven by substantial gains in non-oil revenue...

Budget Office Explains Delay in Budget Implementation Reports, Sets September Deadline for Release The Budget Office of the Federation has clarified reasons behind the delay in publishing Budget Implementation Reports (BIRs) since the second quarter of 2024, assuring stakeholders of its commitment to transparency, accountability,...

FG Increases Scholarship Grants by 50%, Introduces Special Funds for STEMM, Medical Students The Federal Government has announced a 50 percent increase in scholarship grants across all levels of higher education under a reformed National Scholarship Programme, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed...