Politics Obasanjo Warns Nigeria Debt Crisis Worse Than Leprosy in Tinubu Rebuke October 31, 2026 Editorial Team Former President Obasanjo declares Nigeria debt crisis worse than leprosy, directly challenging President Tinubu's borrowing stance in a blistering public intervention.
Finance Anambra Requests ₦70 billion from Nigeria’s Stabilisation Fund Amid 2026 Fiscal Pressures October 23, 2026 Editorial Team Anambra seeks ₦70 billion from Nigeria’s stabilisation fund to bridge budget gaps and fund critical projects, highlighting the fund’s role in state-level fiscal resilience.
Finance Nigeria’s Debt Interest Debate: Government Refutes World Bank’s 124% Claim October 18, 2026 Editorial Team The Federal Government pushes back against the World Bank’s claim that Nigeria’s debt‑interest payments swallowed 124% of revenue, arguing the figure is misleading and incomplete.
Finance FAAC Distributes N2.43 trillion for September 2026: What It Means for Nigeria’s Fiscal Landscape October 16, 2026 Editorial Team FAAC September revenue of N2.43 trillion has been allocated to the federal, state and local governments, reshaping budget priorities across Nigeria.
Finance IMF Revenue Reforms: Boosting Nigeria’s Revenue and Trimming Waste as Debt Swells October 14, 2026 Editorial Team The IMF urges Nigeria to boost revenue and cut waste, warning that unchecked debt could undermine growth and social programmes.
Finance IMF Calls for Targeted Petrol Subsidies to Protect Africa’s Poor October 14, 2026 Editorial Team The IMF warns that blanket petrol subsidies hurt the poor and urges African governments to adopt targeted support for vulnerable households.
Finance Stakeholders Praise Oyedele’s Bold Fiscal Reforms Amid Rising Fuel Costs October 14, 2026 Editorial Team Local and international stakeholders applaud Oyedele’s fiscal reforms, urging transparent rollout to safeguard Nigerians from soaring petrol prices.
Finance Nigeria Public Debt Hits N166.79 Trillion as Domestic Borrowing Dominates Portfolio September 26, 2026 Editorial Team Nigeria public debt surged to N166.79 trillion in Q2 2026, with domestic obligations now representing nearly 55 percent of the total stock.
Finance Nigeria Formalises Fiscal‑monetary Coordination with New CBN MoU September 18, 2026 Editorial Team Nigeria's Federal Government and the Central Bank have signed a landmark MoU to boost fiscal monetary coordination, promising tighter macro‑policy alignment and steadier growth.
Finance Nigeria’s Oil Production Stumbles: OPEC Compliance Hits Again but Budget Gap Widens in 2026 September 13, 2026 Editorial Team Nigeria hits OPEC quota again but oil output still trails budget target, leaving policymakers scrambling for fiscal relief in an energy sector under pressure.
