fiscal policy
Nigeria Revenue Service Targets N40.7tn Revenue for 2026 on Non Oil Growth Drive
The Nigeria Revenue Service has set an ambitious revenue target of N40.7tn for the 2026 fiscal year, relying on stronger non oil collections...
U.S. President Signs Funding Bill Ending Partial Government Shutdown
The President of the United States has signed a consolidated funding bill that brings an end to a partial government shutdown and extends...
France Adopts 2026 State Budget After Surviving No Confidence Votes
France has formally adopted its state budget after the government survived multiple no confidence motions in parliament overcoming weeks of political uncertainty. The...
Ethiopia Bond Restructuring Talks Resume With Investors After Legal Dispute
Ethiopia has resumed bond restructuring talks with international investors following the resolution of a legal dispute that had stalled negotiations. Government officials said...
FG to Share Electricity Subsidy Costs Across All Tiers of Government from 2026
The Federal Government has announced a new framework that will end the practice of bearing electricity subsidy costs alone as the burden will...
U.S. Lawmakers Near Resolution on Government Funding
United States lawmakers appear close to resolving a prolonged dispute over government funding that has disrupted federal operations and heightened political tensions. Senior...
World Bank Warns of Rising Debt Risks for Low Income Countries
The World Bank issued a warning on January 31 2026 highlighting rising debt risks among low income countries as borrowing costs increase and...
Shariah Council Warns Against Compromised Elections, Calls for National Renewal Ahead of 2027
ABUJA – The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria has warned that it will not recognise or legitimise elections conducted under compromised conditions,...
China Issues 13.4 Billion Dollars in Special Bonds to Boost Growth
China has issued more than 93 billion yuan, equivalent to about 13.4 billion dollars, in ultra long term treasury bonds as part of...
Experts Urge FG to Sustain Reforms, Warn Against Policy Reversals Ahead of Elections
Economic experts have thrown their weight behind the International Monetary Fund’s cautionary stance on Nigeria’s reform agenda, warning the Federal Government against reversing...
