BUSINESS

FG plans tax exemption cards for small businesses under ongoing reforms

Daily Dispatch December 31, 2025

The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce tax exemption cards for small businesses and informal sector operators nationwide as part of its ongoing tax reform agenda. The initiative, according to the government, is designed to protect low-income earners and small-scale

FEATURES

2025: NBTI Through the Lens of History

Daily Dispatch December 31, 2025

By Otunba Wole Badmus In the life of every individual, group, organization or society, there comes a defining moment. Such moments mark turning points that reshape direction, purpose and outcomes. They represent major shifts in vision, structure and impact. Nigeria’s political history offers a clear example. The June 12, 1993 presidential election remains a defining […]

NEWS

Nigeria Must Reaffirm Secularism, Expunge Sharia from Constitution — Prof. Adesanya-Davies

Daily Dispatch December 31, 2025

A former presidential candidate and public affairs analyst, Professor Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, has called on the Federal Government and the National Assembly to urgently reaffirm Nigeria’s secular identity by removing Sharia—particularly Sharia-based criminal law—from constitutional recognition and state practice. In a strongly worded position paper released on Tuesday,

Politics

Obi quits Labour Party for ADC, signals new alliance ahead of 2027

Daily Dispatch December 31, 2025

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has formally left the party for the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC), putting an end to months of intense speculation over his political future and its implications for the 2027 presidential race. The decision followed prolonged negotiations and extensive consultations,

NEWS

Historic Honour: King Charles III confers prestigious Royal Award on Nigeria’s Finance Minister Wale Edun

Daily Dispatch December 31, 2025

In a landmark moment for Nigeria–United Kingdom relations, England’s King Charles III has appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, as a Grand Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO). The honour, conferred on Tuesday, recognises Mr. Edun’s distinguished service and personal contributions in engagements involving

NEWS

Nigeria reaffirms commitment to strategic trade, economic partnership with China

Daily Dispatch December 31, 2025

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening strategic, bilateral trade and economic partnership with China, reflecting positively on the progress recorded in relations between both countries throughout 2025. The reaffirmation followed the elevation of Nigeria–China relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, agreed by President Bola Tinubu and President