Chelsea Chinenye

The Federal Government has clarified that Nigeria’s fiscal year is determined by legislative authority rather than the calendar year, explaining that the delayed release of quarterly budget implementation reports followed the extension and reenactment of the 2025 Appropriation Act.

Rising meat prices in Lagos are forcing many households and food vendors to cut consumption and seek cheaper protein alternatives as transportation costs, insecurity and livestock supply challenges continue to drive up prices.

The APC House of Representatives primaries in Borno State produced winners across nine federal constituencies, with Dr. Kaumi Zulum, brother of Governor Babagana Zulum, securing the Dikwa, Konduga and Mafa ticket unopposed, while one constituency remained inconclusive.

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Airbus’ proposal to establish maintenance and hangar facilities in Nigeria, while urging faster delivery of attack helicopters to strengthen national security and position the country as a regional aviation hub.