BUSINESS

Tinubunomics and the arithmetic of illusion

Daily Dispatch January 4, 2026

By Tanimu Yakubu A striking feature of Nigeria’s current economic debate is the enthusiasm with which huge numbers are circulated—and the casualness with which they are assembled. Tax collections are added to oil receipts; oil receipts are added again under customs or “subsidy

COLUMNS

Trending Events Amidst Governor Buni’s Yobe Achievements (2)

Daily Dispatch January 4, 2026

By Hassan Gimba Barely after the first edition of the write-up with the above caption, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated a Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution, and Mobilisation to resolve conflicts within the All Progressives Congress, APC. He tasked the committee with strengthening party cohesion, resolving lingering disputes, and crafting a unified

COLUMNS

The Sun Is Setting on the Red Cap Era: The Rise of the “Maliya” Momentum in Kano

Daily Dispatch January 3, 2026

For more than a decade, Kano’s political identity was inseparable from a single symbol: the red cap. The Kwankwasiyya movement did not merely win elections; it defined loyalty, belonging, and political relevance. But politics, like history, does not stand still. Across Kano today, a quiet but unmistakable shift is underway. The sun is gradually setting […]

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Tax Law: President Tinubu is doing what previous government couldn’t do – Emir of Kano Sanusi II

Daily Dispatch January 3, 2026

His royal highness the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is taking appropriate measures on tax, actions which previous governments refused or failed to take. The Emir said reforming the tax system is critical to strengthening the national economy, reducing reliance on debt, and ensuring fairness among taxpayers. […]

BUSINESS

FG targets exportable product in all 774 LGAs by 2026 to boost non-oil trade

Daily Dispatch January 3, 2026

The Federal Government is considering a bold new initiative aimed at identifying at least one exportable product in each of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas by 2026, in a move to accelerate non-oil exports and strengthen the country’s competitiveness under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Under the proposed scheme, every local government would […]

NEWS

Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress abandons Fubara for Wike

Daily Dispatch January 3, 2026

The Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress has announced its decision to abandon Governor Siminilayi Fubara of Rivers State, and pledged allegiance to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike. Chairman of the congress, Senator George Sekibo, announced the group’s decision during Wike’s “thank you” visit to Okrika Local Government Area of the […]