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Electoral Act Delay and the 2027 Question: Why Time Is Becoming the Real Opponent

With barely a year to Nigeria’s 2027 general election, delays in passing the amended Electoral Act are triggering growing concern among civil society groups, analysts, and election managers. While the House has acted, the Senate’s hesitation is tightening timelines for reform, raising questions about preparedness, credibility, and whether legal certainty can still arrive in time.

Senate Targets March 17 for Passage of ₦58.47tn 2026 Budget, Sets Tight Review Timetable

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The Nigerian Senate has fixed March 17, 2026, for the final passage of the ₦58.47 trillion federal budget, unveiling an accelerated timetable for committee scrutiny, public hearings, and engagement with key economic managers. Lawmakers say the schedule is designed to balance speed with detailed oversight as fiscal pressures and reform expectations intensify.

Senate Sets Up Committee to Harmonise Electoral Act Amendments

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Nigeria’s Senate has constituted a seven-member ad hoc committee to harmonise lawmakers’ inputs on proposed Electoral Act amendments. The panel, announced after a closed-door session, is expected to distil senators’ positions and submit a consolidated report within three days as the upper chamber intensifies scrutiny of reforms ahead of future elections.

₦58.4 Trillion 2026 Budget Second Reading Without Debate: What Nigeria’s Silence in the House Really Means

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Nigeria’s House of Representatives moved the ₦58.4 trillion 2026 budget through second reading without debate, after a closed-door meeting and brief remarks by the House Leader. The bill is now with the Appropriation Committee. This deep dive explains why “no debate” matters, what scrutiny shifts to committees, and the signals it sends ahead of 2027.

₦58.4 Trillion 2026 Budget Passes Second Reading Without Debate in House

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Nigeria’s House of Representatives passed the ₦58.4 trillion 2026 budget through second reading without debate, a rare legislative moment that raises questions about oversight, executive–legislative balance, and pre-2027 politics. While leaders cite macroeconomic gains, the silence on the floor is as consequential as the numbers themselves.

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Receives Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle for Sports Development Talks

Noble Onyeagoro3 months ago3 months ago0

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal Dare met with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle on January 28, 2026, to discuss strategies for enhancing sports development in the state. The focus was on promoting youth participation in sports, with plans for a revamped sports complex and stadium nearing completion to serve as a hub for community and grassroots athletics.

FCTA Strike: Unions Appeal Court Order as Wike Warns Workers

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Labour unions representing Federal Capital Territory Administration workers have filed an appeal against a court order directing an end to their ongoing strike, as FCT Minister Nyesom Wike warned that disciplinary measures would follow continued industrial action. The dispute places the rule of law, workers’ rights and public service continuity on a collision course.

FG Begins ₦4tn Power Sector Debt Settlement as Five GenCos Sign Agreements

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The Federal Government has launched a ₦4 trillion power sector debt settlement programme, with five electricity generation companies signing agreements under a bond-backed framework. Officials say the move is aimed at clearing long-standing arrears, restoring liquidity across the market and unlocking fresh investment in Nigeria’s fragile electricity value chain.

Senate Moves Toward Realtime Electronic Transmission of Election Results

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Nigeria’s Senate is weighing far-reaching amendments to the Electoral Act that would mandate realtime electronic transmission of election results from polling units. Lawmakers say the proposal, alongside stiffer penalties for vote trading, could reshape the credibility of future elections if passed.

Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu: Interim Military Report Names Army Colonel as Coordinator

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An interim military investigation has identified a serving Army Colonel as the alleged coordinator of a multi-service plot to overthrow Nigeria’s civilian government. Investigators say the operation progressed beyond dissent into early operational planning, prompting arrests across the armed forces and triggering formal military judicial processes amid heightened concerns over national stability.