Nigeria 2027 Archives - News Desk Nigeria

Shettima Defends Tax Reforms, Says They Will Ease Burden on Nigerians

NewsDeskNgMar 5, 2026March 5, 20260

Vice President says reforms will remove multiple levies, reduce poverty and improve livelihoods despite criticism from political opponents. Vice President Kashim Shettima has defended the federal government’s tax reform agenda, saying the policy will improve the lives of Nigerians and eliminate the burden of multiple levies on businesses and low-income...

Clement Nwankwo: We Will Judge INEC In 2027 By What It Delivers, Not What It Promises

NewsDeskNgMar 3, 2026March 3, 20260

Executive Director, Policy and Legal Advocacy Center, Clement Nwankwo insists INEC’s 2027 elections will be judged strictly by results delivered. The Executive Director, Policy and Legal Advocacy Center, Clement Nwankwo has said that the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections will ultimately depend on what INEC delivers, not on assurances...

Nigeria Moves To Expand Consumer Credit, Inaugurates CREDICORP Board

NewsDeskNgFeb 27, 2026February 27, 20260

FG inaugurates CREDICORP board as Nigeria targets consumer credit access for 50% of working Nigerians by 2030. Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the Board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), saying access to consumer credit is critical to Nigeria’s ambition of becoming a one-trillion-dollar economy. According to Shettima,...

2027: INEC Reschedules Presidential Election To January 16, Governorship Polls To February 6

NewsDeskNgFeb 26, 2026February 26, 20260

Under revised electoral timetable, party primaries to begin April 23; presidential election now slated for January 16 and governorship elections February 6, 2027. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday, January 16, 2027, for the Presidential and National Assembly elections. The commission also approved Saturday, February 6, 2027,...

Shettima: Nigeria Would Have Hit N1,000/$1 Within Weeks Without CBN’s Intervention

NewsDeskNgFeb 25, 2026February 25, 20260

Vice President Kashim Shettima says reforms stabilised Nigeria’s economy, adding CBN intervention prevented the naira from hitting N1,000 per dollar. Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has said the country’s currency could have depreciated to about N1,000 to the dollar within weeks if not for the stabilising interventions of the Central...

Tinubu Backs Lagos International Financial Centre, Sanwo-Olu Reveals At UK Investment Forum

NewsDeskNgFeb 24, 2026February 24, 20260

Sanwo-Olu says Tinubu supports Lagos International Financial Centre initiative to position Nigeria as global financial hub. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu was excited about the establishment of the proposed Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC). A statement signed by Gboyega Akosile, who is Sanwo-Olu’s...

Rafsanjani: If Nigerians Believe Their Votes Don’t Count, They Will Stop Participating In Elections

NewsDeskNgFeb 23, 2026February 23, 20260

Executive Director of the Civil Society, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani warns low voter confidence risks deepening apathy ahead of 2027 general elections. Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, has warned that the conduct of recent local council and by-elections in Nigeria risks undermining public confidence in the country’s democratic process. Rafsanjani said the elections...

Election Results: E-Transmission Debate Sad Reality, Should’ve Been Long Settled — Ex-REC Igini

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

A former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mike Igini, has described the renewed debate over electronic transmission of election results as a “painful and sad reality,” saying the issue ought to have been resolved years ago. Igini spoke on Monday while appearing as a guest on Politics...

Umahi Praises Tinubu, Predicts Massive South-East Support In 2027

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said concerns about marginalisation raised by people of the South-East have been addressed by President Bola Tinubu, expressing confidence that the region will deliver 90 per cent support for the President in the 2027 presidential election. Umahi made the remarks on Saturday while...

Tinubu To Inaugurate Completed Projects During Official Visit To Adamawa Monday

NewsDeskNgFeb 15, 2026February 15, 20260

Tinubu to inaugurate major infrastructure projects and meet state leaders during official visit to Adamawa Monday. President Bola Tinubu will on Monday pay an official visit to Adamawa State, less than 48 hours after a similar visit to Kebbi State. During the one-day visit, the President, according to a statement...