12.05.2026

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Senate passes revised 2026 budget at ₦68.323tn as fast-track approval sparks scrutiny over deficits and oversight

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Nigeria’s Senate passes revised 2026 budget at ₦68.323tn after President Bola Tinubu’s request, but the speed of approval has triggered sharp scrutiny. Opposition figures, civil society groups, and economists are questioning oversight depth, revenue assumptions, and execution credibility. The focus has shifted from the size of the budget to the risks embedded within it....

Pressure Mounts on Defence Minister as Plateau Killings Security Debate Intensifies

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The Plateau killings security debate has intensified nationwide as pressure mounts on Nigeria’s Defence Minister following fresh violence. Senate intervention and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s direct challenge have shifted the narrative toward accountability, with officials, lawmakers, and the military offering competing responses on responsibility and the effectiveness of Nigeria’s security strategy....

Plateau Killings and Security Failures Dominate Debate as Senate Moves for Overhaul

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Plateau killings security failures have triggered a national outcry as lawmakers, political actors, and citizens demand urgent reforms. The Senate has ordered new security measures, while Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan challenged Defence Minister Christopher Musa to deliver results or resign. President Bola Tinubu has also directed agencies to act more decisively amid rising insecurity....

Egg Prices Hit ₦8,500 as Poultry Crisis Deepens in Nigeria

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Egg prices in Nigeria have surged to as high as ₦8,500 per crate, reflecting a deepening poultry crisis driven by rising feed costs, inflation, and supply disruptions. Farmers warn of further increases as production struggles intensify, placing additional pressure on households already battling food inflation and weakening purchasing power across major cities nationwide....

NCC Orders Telcos to Compensate Subscribers for Poor Network Service

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The NCC has directed mobile network operators to compensate subscribers in areas where service quality falls below required standards. The regulator said affected users will receive airtime credits tied to spending patterns, while tower firms are also being ordered to reinvest fines into measurable infrastructure upgrades....

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