NEWS

2026 And The Tax Man

Daily Dispatch January 5, 2026

By Kazeem AkintundeOne issue that would dominate discourse this year is the new tax laws which came into effect on January 1. Asides partisan politics, the tax issue would command significant attention. Already, many Nigerians are apprehensive on what to expect and how much the tax man

NEWS

President Tinubu Departs for Europe Ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Summit

Daily Dispatch December 28, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday, December 28, departed Lagos for Europe as part of his end-of-year break, ahead of an official engagement in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The President has been invited by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, to participate in the 2026 edition […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Tinubu participates in historic Eyo Festival as Lagos revives sacred tradition after eight years

Daily Dispatch December 27, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday joined thousands of revellers at the Grand Finale of the 2025 Eyo Festival at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, marking a historic return of the revered cultural celebration after an eight-year hiatus. Dressed in traditional white attire, with a damask sash across his shoulder, a star-emblazoned hat and the […]

NEWS

VP Shettima: Borno attack will not break Nigeria’s resolve

Daily Dispatch December 25, 2025

Vice President Kashim Shettima has condemned in strong terms the bomb explosion that claimed about five lives and left several others injured at a Mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, Borno State, describing the attack as a despicable assault on innocent citizens and the peace of the nation. The Vice President said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu […]

BUSINESS

Tinubu may present N54.43trn 2026 budget on Thursday

Daily Dispatch December 15, 2025

President Bola Tinubu is expected to present the N54.43 trillion 2026 budget to the joint sitting of the National Assembly on Thursday, the last day of their sitting for the year, ahead of the lawmakers’ vacation for Christmas. In early December, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) put budget worries to rest by approving the 2026–2028 […]

COLUMNS

2027: Why Tinubu may be on a roller coaster ride to another victory

Daily Dispatch December 13, 2025

By Ali Abare While elections are still years away, the political landscape in Nigeria is beginning to take a familiar shape. A combination of decisive, albeit painful, economic reforms and a fragmented opposition is increasingly positioning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a potential second term in 2027. Despite facing significant challenges, particularly regarding