Revenue inflows into Nigeria’s Federation Account rose sharply to ₦35 trillion in 2025, as the Accountant-General attributes the growth to fiscal reforms and renewed efforts to close revenue leakages.
Lagos state is aiming to raise ₦4.44 trillion for its 2026 budget by fully identifying, valuing, and monetising public assets as part of a broader shift to asset-driven fiscal management.
The Apapa Customs Command recorded an unprecedented revenue performance in 2025, generating ₦2.93 trillion, an increase of over 24 percent compared to the previous year, driven by reforms, technology, and improved compliance.
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has urged civil servants to support his administration’s ambitious IGR drive, as the state targets ₦870 billion in internally generated revenue for 2026.
The APC Presidential Campaign Council has accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress of allegedly planning to discredit its Kaduna campaign flag-off through fake news, manipulated reports and AI-generated deepfake videos.
President Bola Tinubu has mourned veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru, who died at 57, and Mama Salamatu Elisha Bogoro, who passed away at 105, praising their contributions to Nigeria’s cultural heritage and community life.
MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited plans to invest ₦1.2 billion in metering, electricity network rehabilitation and infrastructure upgrades in Ugwuaji, Enugu State, while targeting comprehensive customer enumeration and metering for about 7,500 residents.
Lagos Commissioner of Police Fatai Tijani has warned officers against brutality, extortion, unlawful arrests and detention, threatening disciplinary action against personnel who violate human rights and professional standards.