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.
The Federal Government has been urged to implement new fiscal measures carefully to protect farmers, sustain local production, and strengthen Nigeria’s long-term food security.
The tragic death of a Lagos mother of quadruplets over an unpaid hospital bill, first reported by Punch on April 12, 2026, has reignited debate on Nigeria’s fragile healthcare system and the urgent need for government intervention.
The IMF has warned that rising transport costs are deepening Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis, driving food inflation higher and increasing pressure on already stretched households.