…old regime. According to the minister, restoring the subsidy would recreate the economic challenges that made the policy unsustainable, including fiscal pressures, fuel scarcity, market distortions and incentives for arbitrage. “Restoring subsidy would almost instantly return Nigeria to the economic conditions of 2022,…

…15th of August, 2026," he said in an affidavit filed alongside his application.Pratt challenges NDC candidate substitutionIn the affidavit, Pratt told the court that his inability to access INEC's nomination portal had already begun causing him concrete harm."Because of this unlawful candidate swap, I am locked out of…

…as many Nigerians continue to face rising living costs and infrastructure and security challenges. Analysts react Commenting, Abubakar further criticised the concentration of development projects in major urban and political centres, saying public revenue should benefit communities across the states rather than selecte…

…seeking their commitment and support towards finding lasting solutions to the security challenges facing the state. “We appreciate politicians who have demonstrated genuine commitment to addressing insecurity, irrespective of political affiliation. Their support is important because no single government or institution…

…to set aside partisan differences and unite against banditry and other security challenges confronting the state. Usman made the appeal while reacting to recent comments by some opposition politicians on the security […] The post Bandits have no political party, Sokoto gov’s aide tells politicians appeared first on Tri…

…to the government’s approach to the country’s economic, security and developmental challenges. “If Atiku believes Nigerians do not want Tinubu, he should go to Nigerians and persuade them. If he believes Tinubu is legally unqualified, he should make his case under Nigerian law,” Ngoforo said. He urged Nigerians to reje…

…executives and diaspora members for their sacrifices and donations despite economic challenges. In his goodwill message, the Chairman of Efon Local Government, Segun Afolabi, lauded the peace and unity in the council, the League and the traditional institution. The council chairman, who reeled out his administration’s…

…with the credentials issue raised on multiple occasions without success, including challenges that reached the Supreme Court.Doyle reserved particular criticism for those banking on the same strategy ahead of a fifth contest, describing them as "overly optimistic pessimists" who expect a different outcome from an appro…

…any council structure emerging from an allegedly unconstitutional process could face challenges in accessing federal allocations. He urged relevant federal agencies, including the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) and the Central Bank of Ni…

…has weakened INEC’s ability to enforce compliance.” “Nigeria has long faced serious challenges in regulating political finance, including concerns about excessive campaign spending, opaque sources of political funding, weak disclosure and reporting, and limited enforcement of statutory spending and contribution rules.”…

…describing the 2027 campaign as an opportunity for Nigerians to discuss the country’s challenges, future and the kind of leadership it needs. “For me, this campaign will be about putting Nigerians first,” he said. He said his campaign would seek to “reset our country so that it works for all Nigerians, not just a selec…

…Agada said his emergence was not about his personal ambition but about addressing the challenges confronting Nigerians. He cited poverty, hunger, insecurity, unemployment and abandoned projects among the problems he said required urgent attention. “Today is not about me. Today is about 140 million Nigerians that the IM…

…banditry, criminality and flooding He said leaders could not fully understand the challenges confronting Nigerians without visiting affected communities and listening to their experiences. “True leadership requires presence and empathy. No one can lead from the front without standing with communities across Nigeria dev…

…accountability, and results from those entrusted with the mandate to govern. “Nigeria’s challenges are real, but so are its opportunities. We have the people, resources, enterprise, and creativity to build a safer, more productive country. Our task is to turn these possibilities into results. We have the credentials, e…

GistReel Nigerian social media activist Verydarkman has challenged Afrobeats star Davido to maintain the same level of political activism during the 2027 general elections that he displayed while campaigning for his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. Verydarkman said Davido was previously vocal in criticising …

…not enough without the Father’s grace. Arathejay also speaks about feeling surrounded by challenges and relying on his spiritual foundation to keep moving forward, reinforcing the message that God is his constant source of help, strength, protection, and confidence even when the path ahead feels uncertain. CHRISTO DISC…

…reflects the company’s continued scale in Nigeria’s food and beverage market despite the challenges associated with inflation, energy costs and foreign exchange volatility.4. Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc — N392 billionDangote Sugar Refinery recorded N392 billion in revenue in H1 2026, ranking fourth among the top consume…

…stakeholders to take a collaborative approach rather than trading blame over industry challengesPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Coalition for Good Governance in Africa (CGGA) has praised the Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Ona Najomo,…

…raise concerns about regulatory uncertainty, policy changes, approval delays, security challenges and the high cost of operating in the country. PENGASSAN acknowledged the PIA as a major milestone but argued that the existence of legislation alone was insufficient to attract the long-term capital required for multi-bil…

…on semi-knocked down (SKD) assembly,” the Director stated. Taiwo also lamented that challenges like “high Infrastructure Overhead: Power generation, logistics bottlenecks, high port terminal charges, and foreign Exchange Volatility, which affects imported SKD/CKD kits and raw materials” are elements pushing up the cost…

…environment. According to him, the littoral environment presents unique operational challenges that require specialised skills, appropriate tactics, effective communication and seamless coordination among security agencies. “The littoral environment presents unique operational challenges that require specialised skills…

…with June. The NUPRC attributed the month-on-month decline mainly to operational challenges at the Erha and Akpo fields. “Disruptions at Erha and Akpo constrained volumes and were a significant factor in the production shortfall for the month,” the spokesperson said. The regulator added that most other producing assets…

…government is no longer a cash drawer where we go and share money. We go there to face challenges because the required human capacity, trust and confidence of the people must be earned,” Mohammed stressed. He added, “You should not be tempted to misappropriate or divert local government funds. With financial autonomy n…

…not capture the full network through which voter inducement was facilitated. Despite the challenges, KDI said the election demonstrated that Nigeria’s electoral institutions, stakeholders and citizens could conduct a competitive off-cycle election without widespread disruption. It commended Osun voters for their resili…

…2 Things He Will Do Within 100 Days in OfficeImagesNigeria has faced persistent security challenges across multiple regions, including Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks in the North-East, bandit violence in the North-West, IPOB separatist activities in the South-East, and kidnapping in the South-West. These crises have clai…