Скачать или смотреть New Year Message: Tinubu Promises Prosperity and Security - 12 Report 1st January 2026

President Bola Tinubu opens 2026 with a promise of inclusive growth, stronger security, and the continuity of reforms, claiming gains in GDP, improved exchange-rate stability, and easing inflation as Nigeria enters the new year. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar pushes back, describing 2025 as punishing and warning about governance, insecurity and democratic backsliding ahead of 2027. Meanwhile, Nigeria begins implementing the new tax laws from January 1, despite calls for a suspension, with Taiwo Oyedele defending the reforms as critical to rebuilding the revenue system, while analysts Samuel Oyekanmi and Olusesan Okunade break down what it means for low-income earners, market prices, and the broader economy. We also track labour’s wage review demand, New Year celebrations across Abuja and the states, the Balogun Market fire fallout, an attack on a police station in Ondo, Lagos’ first babies of 2026, Zulum’s projects in Borno, Imo’s ₦1.44tn budget, Peter Obi’s reported move to ADC, and significant global developments from Afua Hagan.

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