The recent warning by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to sanction broadcast stations over declining professional standards has drawn sharp reactions from media stakeholders, including the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ). The directive, which targets radio and television organisations, has sparked a broader debate about press freedom and regulatory overreach ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Federal Government has approved an upward review of Duty Tour Allowance (DTA), estacode, and book allowances for civil servants, alongside the introduction of a new exit benefit scheme for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme. Announcing the measures in Abuja on Friday, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, said the government also approved a 100 per cent DTA for federal workers attending approved training programmes, irrespective of location.
The public has been alerted to the spread of unlicensed and possibly fake Colgate toothpaste by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. The agency claimed that its Post-Marketing Surveillance Directorate received a complaint regarding the distribution of the items in Kaduna State, sparking an inquiry, as noted in a notice released on Sunday through its X account.
The 2026 Appropriations Bill, which authorizes an overall expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion for the current fiscal year, was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. Additionally, he signed a different bill that extended the implementation period of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026. The budget allots ₦15.8 trillion for debt service and ₦4.799 trillion for statutory transfers. Additionally, it allocates ₦32.2 trillion for capital expenditures through the Development Fund and ₦15.4 trillion for ongoing expenses.
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Nigeria's economy is expected to grow at a rate of 4.1% in 2026, making it one of the more resilient economies in the world. The forecast was included in the IMF's 2026 World Economic Outlook, "Global Economy in the Shadow of War," which was presented on Tuesday during the ongoing IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has unveiled a gas-to-power monitoring committee in its bid to address persistent gas supply challenges affecting power generation.
