BUSINESS

Tinubu seeks NASS approval for 2026–2028 MTEF, FSP

Daily Dispatch December 11, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly’s approval of the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), key documents that will guide the federal government’s fiscal policy and expenditure priorities over the next three

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President Tinubu unveils new security, Economic Blueprint to harness Nigeria’s marine wealth

Daily Dispatch December 10, 2025

* Directs NIPSS to conduct nationwide security diagnostic, targets port reform, maritime expansion President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a new security and economic framework aimed at unlocking Nigeria’s vast marine and aquatic resources under the blue economy as one of the country’s most critical sectors for national transformation. Accordingly, he directed all

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Only me can approve special security – Tinubu, as he reaffirms Ban on VIP Police Escorts

Daily Dispatch December 10, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday reiterated his directive ordering the withdrawal of police personnel from VIP escorts, warning that no minister or senior government official is permitted to retain special police protection without his explicit approval. Speaking during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) session in Abuja, the President emphasized that the ongoing

NEWS

FG directs MDAs to roll over 70% of 2025 capital budget into 2026

Daily Dispatch December 9, 2025

The Federal Government has directed all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to carry forward at least 70 per cent of their 2025 capital budget into the 2026 fiscal year, as part of a broader strategy to prioritise ongoing projects and curb escalating expenditure pressures amid revenue shortfalls. The directive is contained in the 2026 Abridged […]

COLUMNS

If They Won’t Let You Work—Leave: An Open Letter To Gen C.G. Musa

Daily Dispatch December 8, 2025

By Toff Kulere The appointment of Gen. C.G. Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence has stirred a wave of optimism across the country. One of my favourite writers, Emmanuel Ozioma Iwuegbu captured the mood perfectly when he wrote: “A directive like ‘shoot bandits on sight’ may sound forceful in public, but within professional security […]

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U.S. Lawmakers outline tough measures, expanded aid in response to Nigeria’s worsening insecurity

Daily Dispatch December 3, 2025

U.S. lawmakers are calling for a sweeping set of measures aimed at addressing the worsening humanitarian and security crisis in Nigeria, following a joint congressional briefing focused on religious persecution, mass displacement, and escalating violence across several regions of the country. At the hearing, members of Congress pushed for both stronger U.S. action and