fiscal policy

Federal Government, States, and Partners Share Massive N2.225 Trillion August Revenue Windfall
During the September 2025 session of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), led by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr....

View Full Post

Politics Today
4 hours ago4 hours ago

During the September 2025 session of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), led by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, a total of N2.225 trillion was distributed among the federal, state, and local governments as the federation allocation for August 2025. This allocation was derived from an overall...

0
Lagos APC Hits Back at Peter Obi: Defends Tinubu’s Borrowing as Smart Strategy, Not Recklessness
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed criticisms aimed at President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing policies, stressing that the loans secured...

View Full Post

Politics Today
7 days ago7 days ago

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed criticisms aimed at President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing policies, stressing that the loans secured under his administration are intentional and geared towards critical national development projects. In a statement issued on Thursday titled “Peter Obi’s Borrowing Double Standards: Physician, Heal Thyself,” APC spokesperson Seye...

0
Fuel Surcharge Set to Transform Nigeria’s Roads, Announces Tax Reform Chair Oyedele
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, clarified that the suggested fuel surcharge is not intended to impose extra...

View Full Post

Politics Today
1 week ago1 week ago

Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, clarified that the suggested fuel surcharge is not intended to impose extra financial strain on Nigerians. Instead, its purpose is to generate targeted funds to rehabilitate the country’s deteriorating road infrastructure. He highlighted the poor state of Nigeria’s roads as a significant...

0
Tinubu Committed to Bold Economic Reforms, Says Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to diversifying the Nigerian economy, describing him as a leader with the political...

View Full Post

Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to diversifying the Nigerian economy, describing him as a leader with the political will to take bold decisions. This is just as the Federal Government has mulled a task team to conceptualise and operationalise good architecture in Nigeria to standardise the country’s architectural...

0
Obi slams Tinubu: ‘Revenue targets are meaningless while Nigerians starve’
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has delivered a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu’s claim that his administration has met Nigeria’s 2025 revenue...

View Full Post

Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has delivered a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu’s claim that his administration has met Nigeria’s 2025 revenue target ahead of schedule. In a country where millions are struggling under rising inflation, collapsing businesses, and unpaid pensions, Obi said Tinubu’s celebration of revenue milestones is not only hollow...

0
Unmasking Nigeria’s Economic Myths: How Taxing the Poor and the Illusion of a Trade Surplus Are Holding the Nation Back
Unpacking Nigeria’s Economic Landscape: The Reality Behind Trade Surplus Claims Question: “Had Nigeria developed a thriving manufacturing industry, would trade restrictions have effectively curtailed the...

View Full Post

Opinion
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Unpacking Nigeria’s Economic Landscape: The Reality Behind Trade Surplus Claims Question: “Had Nigeria developed a thriving manufacturing industry, would trade restrictions have effectively curtailed the influx of foreign products? Contrary to expectations, imported goods continue to dominate the market.” The Manufacturing Sector’s Role in Shaping Trade Dynamics A strong industrial base is often the backbone...

0