By FIDELUS ZWANSON Controversy Greets New Electoral Law A growing debate has erupted over Nigeria’s newly enacted Electoral Act 2026, with legal scholars, civil society groups and political stakeholders warning that a controversial provision could trigger a constitutional confrontation between the National Assembly and the judiciary. At the centre of the dispute is Section 138 […]
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN Executive Push, Legislative Acceleration NIGERIA may be on the cusp of one of its most consequential security reforms since 1999, as the Senate signals readiness to fast-track constitutional amendments that would pave the way for state police. The renewed urgency follows a direct appeal by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who asked lawmakers […]
Reform Process Slows as Electoral Clock Ticks NIGERIA’S constitutional amendment process is facing renewed scrutiny as unresolved reform bills raise concerns about preparedness for the 2027 general elections. Despite earlier public hearings and widespread enthusiasm, deliberations within the National Assembly of Nigeria have slowed, with critical proposals yet to clear legislative hurdles. Stakeholders warn that […]
An Election Law for a New Cycle WITH the 2027 general election looming, Nigeria’s lawmakers have moved to recalibrate the country’s electoral architecture through the Electoral Act 2026. The National Assembly describes the legislation as a product of rigorous consultation and consensus-building across institutional lines. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele said the law represents a collective […]
THE National Assembly’s Joint Committees on Army have approved the ₦1.504 trillion 2026 budget proposal for the Nigerian Army, expressing confidence in the spending plan and pledging to work toward the prompt release of appropriated funds. The approval followed a joint budget defence session in Abuja attended by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. […]
Debt Service Overshadows Key Sectors in 2026 Budget NIGERIA’S proposed 2026 budget has triggered intense scrutiny after figures presented to the Senate Committee on Appropriations revealed that debt servicing will exceed combined spending on critical development sectors. At a budget hearing before lawmakers of the National Assembly of Nigeria, Adetilewa Adebajo, Chief Executive Officer of […]
National Assembly, INEC Agree on Proposed January Shift for 2027 Polls STRONG indications have emerged that the Independent National Electoral Commission and the National Assembly of Nigeria have reached a consensus to move the 2027 presidential election to 16 January 2027, in a major revision of the previously announced 20th February date. Multiple sources within […]
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN ₦873bn Proposal for 2027 Polls THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a total of ₦873.778 billion to conduct the 2027 general elections, citing rising operational, technological and logistical demands. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, disclosed this while defending the commission’s 2026 budget proposal before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH & TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN PERSISTENT payment delays affecting the Super Eagles have prompted the National Assembly to propose removing the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) system. The move comes as lawmakers seek to ensure that bureaucratic bottlenecks do not disrupt Nigeria’s preparations for international football competitions. The […]
Senate Approves Hybrid System for Transmission of Election Results IN a dramatic session on Tuesday, the Nigerian Senate reversed an earlier decision that had removed electronic transmission of election results from the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026. The upper chamber approved electronic transmission from polling units to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Result Viewing […]