"If Peter Obi becomes a running mate to anyone in 2027, I will work against that ticket in my little capacity.” - Aisha Yesufu
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2026: THE BEGINNING OF A MORE ROBUST PHASE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH
Fellow Compatriots,
I welcome you all to 2026, with gratitude to God and confidence in our collective resolve that this new year will be a more prosperous one for our nation, our citizens, and all who call Nigeria home.
During 2025, we sustained the momentum on our major reforms. We had a fiscal reset and also recorded steady economic progress. Despite persistent global economic headwinds, we recorded tangible and measurable gains, particularly in the economy. These achievements reaffirm our belief that the difficult but necessary reforms we embarked upon are moving us in the right direction with more concrete results on the horizon for the ordinary Nigerian.
𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤
As we enter 2026, our focus is on consolidating these gains and continuing to build a resilient, sustainable, inclusive, and growth-oriented economy.
We closed 2025 on a strong note. Despite the policies to fight inflation, Nigeria recorded a robust GDP growth each quarter, with annualised growth expected to exceed 4 per cent for the year. We maintained trade surpluses and achieved greater exchange rate stability. Inflation declined steadily and reached below 15 per cent, in line with our target. In 2026, we are determined to reduce inflation further and ensure that the benefits of reform reach every Nigerian household. In 2025, the Nigerian Stock Exchange outperformed its peers, posting a robust 48.12 per cent gain and consolidating its bullish run that began in the second half of 2023.
Supported by sound monetary policy management, our foreign reserves stood at $45.4 billion as of December 29, 2025, providing a substantial buffer against external shocks for the Naira. We expect this position to strengthen further in the new year.
Foreign direct investment is also responding positively. In the third quarter of 2025, FDI rose to $720 million, up from $90 million in the preceding quarter, reflecting renewed investor confidence in Nigeria's economic direction, which global credit rating agencies, including Moody's, Fitch, and Standard & Poor's, have consistently affirmed and applauded.
𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦
A few days ago, I presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly. In that address, I emphasised that our administration has implemented critical reforms that are laying a solid foundation for long-term stability and prosperity. With patience, fiscal discipline, and unity of purpose, Nigeria will emerge in 2026 stronger and better positioned for sustained growth.
As inflation and interest rates moderate, we expect increased fiscal space for productive investment in infrastructure and human capital development. We are also confronting the challenge of multiple taxation across all tiers of government. I commend states that have aligned with the national tax harmonisation agenda by adopting harmonised tax laws to reduce the excessive burden of taxes, levies, and fees on our people and on basic consumption.
The new year marks a critical phase in implementing our tax reforms, designed to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation for Nigeria. By harmonising our tax system, we aim to raise revenue sustainably, address fiscal distortions and strengthen our capacity to finance infrastructure and social investments that will deliver shared prosperity.
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Apparently the video flying around in which a lawmaker in Zamfara got molested/beaten by angry residents chanting "ba mua so!" (we don't want) is true. The lawmaker was on the entourage of Governor Dauda Lawal in Dansadau when the incident occured.
One significant observation is that all those gleefully sharing the video were unable to attach the party of the lawmaker obviously because he's not a member of APC.
He's Hon. Kabiru Mikailu Dangulbi of the PDP, member, Zamfara State House of Assembly representing Maru South Constituency.
I sold ALSCON built with $3.5billion for $120million.
It was a mistake."
- Atiku
In a country that is not driven by religion and ethnicity, Atiku should be stoned to death….
This should not be considered a mistake this is corruption.
Seun: Why did you withdraw almost ₦400B in cash and for what?
Tambuwal: I don't want to talk about this issue, still under EFCC investigation and I am in the national coalition and committed to sending this Tinubu govt out of office.
Imagine the audacity 👀
I blame EFCC
North is producing first class looters:
1) Dasukigate
2) Mallamigate
Tinubu should avoid trusting northern politicians with Tax payers money, to avoid producing another gate.
This is the true Nigerian spirit of resilience against all odds. Do not stop until you secure qualification. Super Eagles, Keep Soaring... The nation stands with you. Soar!
.@NGSuperEagles .@NGRPresident
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐎𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐝
The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee congratulates Dr. John Nwabueze on his appointment as the Tax Ombud by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR in accordance with Part VI of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025.
The establishment of the Office of the Tax Ombud marks the beginning of a new era in the relationship between taxpayers and revenue authorities, one built on trust, due process and mutual respect.
Under the new law, the Office of the Tax Ombud is an independent statutory body empowered to:
• Receive, review, and resolve taxpayer complaints relating to taxes, levies, customs duties, excise matters, and regulatory fees;
• Investigate administrative or procedural unfairness in the conduct of tax authorities;
• Ensure impartial and non-adversarial dispute resolution, protecting taxpayers from arbitrary or abusive practices; and
• Promote awareness of taxpayer rights and obligations through education, guidance, and transparency initiatives.
This is one of the citizen-centred measures under the new tax reform laws to protect taxpayer rights and ensure that Nigeria’s tax administration serves the public interest, supports enterprise, and upholds justice in all fiscal matters.
— 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘢𝘹 𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘦