Category: Economy
Nigeria Sees Sharp Inflation Decline to 14.45% in November 2025
From Marcus Nkire Nigeria’s inflation rate moderated sharply in November 2025, easing to 14.45 per cent from 16.05 per cent in October, the lowest level recorded in five years. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced the figures on Monday in its November 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, noting a month-on-month decline of 1.6…
Petrol to Sell at ₦739 Per Litre Nationwide from Tuesday — Dangote
By Peter Enahoro Founder and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced that petrol will retail at ₦739 per litre nationwide from Tuesday, with sales commencing at MRS filling stations in Lagos. Dangote disclosed this on Sunday during a press briefing at the Lekki Refinery, noting that the refinery had already reduced its…
Atiku Accuses FIRS of Reviving ‘Revenue Cartel’ Over Xpress Payments TSA Appointment
From Marcus Nkire Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly rejected the Federal Inland Revenue Service’s decision to appoint Xpress Payment Solutions as a Treasury Single Account (TSA) agent. In a blistering public statement, Atiku warned that the move could replicate the controversial revenue collection model once seen in Lagos — suggesting the privatization of…
Fuel Tax Won’t Begin Until Naira Strengthens, Oil Prices Drop — Oyedele
From Marcus Nkire Presidential Tax Reform Chairman says implementing fuel surcharge now would burden Nigerians Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has clarified that the proposed 5% fuel surcharge will not take effect until Nigeria’s economic indicators improve — specifically a stronger naira or a decline in…
Arizona Attorney General Threatens to Sue Speaker Mike Johnson Over Grijalva Swearing-In Delay
By Marcus Nkire Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has threatened to sue U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson if he fails to announce when and where newly elected Representative Adelita Grijalva will be sworn into office. In a letter sent Tuesday, Mayes accused Johnson of acting unlawfully by delaying Grijalva’s swearing-in, despite the certification of her…
Israeli Cabinet Set to Vote on Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal
By Marcus Nkire Israeli Cabinet Set to Vote on Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal Israel’s cabinet is expected to vote Thursday on a landmark agreement with Hamas that could bring an immediate halt to the war in Gaza and secure the release of hostages held in the territory. The deal, described as the “first phase”…
SUNDAY SCHOOL BY SAM NKIRE
GOD NEVER DISAPPOINTS. Hebrews 11: 11 says, “By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged HIM faithful, who had promised.” *God never fails or disappoints, if you trust Him. Christians must learn to trust God and His promises. No…
Nigeria’s Fuel Subsidy Crisis: A Nation at the Crossroads
By Marcus Nkire When the price of petrol rises in Nigeria, it doesn’t just affect cars at the filling station. It sends shockwaves through the price of food in the market, the fare of the bus conductor, the cost of running a shop, and even the mood of an entire city. In recent months, Nigerians…
SUNDAY SCHOOL BY SAM NKIRE
HOW THE HOLY COMMUNION HEALS 1Corinthians 11:24 – 25 says: “Take, eat, this is my body which is broken for you; this do in remembrance of me . . . “ *From the above text, Jesus told us, Christians, to take His body and drink his blood (bread and wine) in remembrance of Him and…