Peter Obi’s political coalition is hitting early turbulence ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race as friction mounts between key allied factions. Emerging disputes between party officials and grassroots support groups threaten to fracture his opposition base. How his camp resolves these fissures could determine his viability in the next electoral cycle.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has singled out Taraba State as the only northern administration yet to honour key federal agreements. Union leaders in the Yola Zone are calling out regional authorities over stalled commitments, highlighting persistent friction within Nigeria's public education governance.
Two social media influencers abducted in Kebbi State's Yauri Local Government Area have regained their freedom following a ransom payment of three million naira. Dahiru Kasimu and his companion were held captive amid northwestern Nigeria's ongoing security crisis. The ordeal underscores the persistent threat of banditry and kidnapping for ransom targeting local citizens.
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service is rallying public and private stakeholders to navigate Nigeria's evolving tax landscape. State finance leaders stress that transparent administration and streamlined compliance are vital to expanding fiscal capacity and funding local development.
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission is advancing a strategic 10-year master plan designed to transform the Nigerian Exchange Group into a resilient global capital hub. By driving regulatory innovation and expanding both retail and foreign investor participation, the blueprint aims to deepen domestic market liquidity and accelerate long-term economic expansion.
Agusto & Co. has affirmed Abbey Mortgage Bank’s investment-grade credit ratings, citing improved capitalization and sound liquidity management. The milestone underscores the Nigerian lender's resilience and disciplined balance-sheet execution amidst ongoing domestic macroeconomic pressures.
