Nigeria’s December 2025 inflation figure, scheduled for release by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) this Thursday, is expected to record a noticeable uptick, a development analysts say should not be mistaken for a fresh surge in prices or a breakdown in macroeconomic stability.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that 5.36 million electricity customers nationwide remain without meters, a situation that exposes them to unpredictable estimated billing methods by distribution companies (DisCos).

The Federal Government has proposed to allocate N102.3 billion as counterpart funding for the Lagos Green Line rail project in the 2026 budget.

The Federal Government has set aside N1.764 billion in the 2026 Appropriation Bill to fund 300 fresh scholarships for Nigerians under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) programme.

The Federal Government has appropriated N87.3 billion to the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and four other agencies in the 2026 appropriation bill sent to the National Assembly last December.

The Federal Government has launched a N40 billion Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) centre on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, aimed at enhancing security on the busy highway.