…product.The government defended the decision as necessary to reduce pressure on public finances and redirect resources towards infrastructure and social programmes. The policy, however, triggered a sharp increase in petrol prices and contributed to higher transportation and living costs, making subsidy removal one of t…

…and processing. The South-west would build on its existing strengths in technology, finance, and the creative economy, the South-east would deepen its industrial and entrepreneurial capacity, and the South-south would extract greater value from oil and gas while growing maritime services and fisheries."Every region mus…

…Account following the Federal Government’s economic reforms. An analysis of Ministry of Finance data previously showed that N47.25tn was shared through the Federation Account between 2023 and 2025 alone, accounting for more than half of the N93.13tn distributed over the nine years from 2017 to 2025. The sharp increase…

…"So, the initiative would address existing abnormalities in the management of school finances," he said.The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Dr Akindele Ige, urged school bursars to work with other stakeholders to ensure that they understood and properly implemented the new paym…

…the retail billionaire behind Victoria's Secret who hired Epstein to manage his personal finances. Wexner, 88, told Congress in February he severed ties with Epstein in 2007 and did not know about Epstein's crimes. Maxwell also objected to alleged gaps in witness testimony, and alleged government suppression of potenti…

…the diversion of state and local government funds through accounts belonging to finance officers and associated third parties. It identified procurement processes and cash transactions as significant risk areas, saying the latter complicated audit trails and efforts to trace illicit assets. The NFIU said its findings w…

…society and the media must monitor venue access, airtime, security conduct, campaign finance, and digital integrity. None of this diminishes the Peace Accord. It gives it meaning. Handshakes, signatures, and public promises matter, but peace cannot rest on goodwill alone. A peaceful election is not necessarily a credib…

…he said, was particularly given the enormous fiscal burden subsidies placed on public finances and the distortions it created in the economy. According to the statement, Yilwatda made the remarks during a visit to the headquarters of the City Boy Movement in Abuja, where he inspected the organisation’s facilities and i…

…two officials, particularly given their responsibilities for public revenue and national finances. “The leadership of critical public institutions demands neutrality, integrity and public confidence. It is therefore legitimate to ask whether the responsibilities of senior officials entrusted with managing public revenu…

…economic gains, weaken investor confidence and worsen pressure on the country’s finances. Idris gave the warning in an op-ed published on Monday, August 24, 2026, titled “Restoring Fuel Subsidy Will Reverse Nigeria’s Economic Gains,” in which he outlined the fiscal benefits of subsidy removal and the potential conseque…

…21, and would expire on September 10. The pensioners copied the Federal Ministry of Finance, PTAD, the Accountant-General of the Federation and other relevant authorities in the letter. The pensioners said they were demanding payment of the N150,000, representing six months of the N25,000 monthly palliative approved by…

…policies generated N15.8tn in savings for the Federation. The development came as the Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed that the removal of petrol subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market mobilised N15.8tn in additional resources for the Federation dur…

…were disclosed in a document obtained by our correspondent from the Federal Ministry of Finance on Sunday. It showed that N47.25tn, representing about 50.7 per cent of the N93.13tn shared during the period, was distributed between 2023 and 2025 alone, highlighting the sharp expansion in revenues following the removal o…

…applied to A7 Nigeria and A7 Africa, which operate in Nigeria, as well as PilotFinance Ltd, based in Nigeria.From August 23, Binance said the restrictions would extend to Rapira and Aifory Pro (Sooty Ltd.), both operating in Georgia; ABCeX (Nueva Cryptologia S.A.S DE C.V.), which has links to El Salvador and Georgia; W…

"Cut off some friends and family when you start earning well to protect your finances" - Skit maker Zicsaloma Skit maker Zicsaloma has advised people who begin earning well to distance themselves from friends and family members who are lazy, entitled or financially dependent on them. He said some people expect successf…

…political parties. The Constitution requires the Commission to examine political-party finances, conduct necessary investigations and report to the National Assembly.” According to SERAP, “Publishing these reports would enable Nigerians to know whether these constitutional and statutory responsibilities have been effec…

…however, defended the reforms, with Tinubu saying the policy strengthened public finances and dismissing Atiku’s position as a lack of understanding of economic management. ‘No justification for failure’ As governors continue to receive higher FAAC allocations under the Tinubu administration, former senator and busines…

…allegedly focus on reporting wealthy individuals instead of working to improve their own financesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Nigerian content creator Peller has opened up about an unexpected EFCC encounter following his wedding to fellow Tik…

…of Anambra State, he said his background had equipped him with knowledge of public finance, institutional management and development. He said he was entering the 2027 presidential contest with the conviction that “Nigeria can work, and Nigeria must work.” “Our task is to turn these possibilities into results. We have t…

…federal presence and built a reputation as a ranking member of the National Assembly’s finance and appropriations committees. His candidacy offers a viable mechanism to finally integrate Ogun West into the executive leadership matrix of the state. It signals to future generations that every child born in Ogun State, re…

…maintained their position at the summit of global football business, topping the Brand Finance Football 50 Report for the third consecutive year.The Spanish club's brand value surged 25% year-over-year to reach €2.4 billion. The valuation makes Los Blancos the first club in the 15-year history of the ranking to cross t…

…living with their parents, relatives or in shared accommodation while building their finances. Hamzat gave the advice during a question-and-answer session with Nigeria Info FM on Thursday, August 20. Considering the alarming increase in house rents in Lagos, the deputy was asked how a 22-year-old earning N100,000 month…

…on Friday, said Nigerians deserve clear answers on how a renewed subsidy regime would be financed without putting more pressure on government finances. His reaction followed Atiku’s recent promise to restore the petrol subsidy, and he argued that Nigerians have not benefited enough from the savings generated by its rem…

…Tunji-Ojo; Minister of Youth Development, Ayo Olawande; and Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele. It said their presence presented the state with an opportunity to secure more federal interventions, projects and investments. The group cited the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, reconstruction and dualisation of th…

…and Analysts Call, where Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Girish Sharma, Finance and Strategy Director, Mayank Kabra, and Corporate Relations and Legal Director, Rotimi Odusola, provided investors and analysts with an update on Guinness Nigeria’s financial performance, strategic priorities and outlook. Guinne…