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Federal Government rolls over 2025 capital projects to 2026

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Federal Government rolls over 2025 capital projects to 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the rollover of a significant portion of 2025 capital projects to 2026 in response to tightening revenues and competing fiscal obligations. Ministries, departments and agencies have been instructed to consolidate spending on ongoing projects rather than initiate new capital commitments. Policy analysts indicate that the decision aims to limit project fragmentation and improve completion rates. However, concerns remain regarding potential implementation delays, cost escalations and the administrative burden…

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House of Representatives advances bill to modernize national statistical governance

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House of Representatives advances bill to modernize national statistical governance

The House of Representatives has moved forward with a bill seeking to reform the national statistical system by repealing the Statistics Act of 2007 and replacing it with updated governance provisions. The proposed law will strengthen institutional coordination, enhance data standards and introduce a clearer mandate for the National Bureau of Statistics. Lawmakers emphasise that reliable data remains central to economic planning, investment forecasting, sectoral reforms and social policy design. The bill also seeks to…

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West Africa Security Alert: Coup Wave Fuels Region Wide Emergency

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West Africa Security Alert: Coup Wave Fuels Region Wide Emergency

West Africa has entered a period of heightened instability as a series of military interventions and attempted overthrows across the region triggers an unprecedented emergency response from the Economic Community of West African States. The regional bloc has warned that several member states now face elevated risks of constitutional disruption, urging coordinated action to protect democratic institutions and prevent a deepening cycle of insecurity. The latest incident involved an attempted power seizure in one West…

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Burkina Faso’s Proposed Return of Death Penalty Sparks Human Rights Outcry

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Burkina Faso’s Proposed Return of Death Penalty Sparks Human Rights Outcry

Burkina Faso’s government has triggered intense national and international concern following its decision to approve a bill that would reinstate the death penalty for crimes such as treason, terrorism and espionage. The proposal, which marks a reversal of the country’s 2018 abolition of capital punishment, is now before the Transitional Legislative Assembly for formal consideration. Officials supporting the measure argue that the worsening security situation and the persistent threat posed by extremist groups require stronger…

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Democratic Republic of Congo Records Worst-Ever Cholera Outbreak in 25 Years

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Democratic Republic of Congo Records Worst-Ever Cholera Outbreak in 25 Years

Kinshasa — UNICEF has declared that the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing its worst cholera outbreak in a quarter of a century, with dire impacts on families and children across much of the country. As of early December 2025, the outbreak has resulted in 64,427 confirmed cases and 1,888 deaths since the beginning of the year. Among the victims are 14,818 children, of whom 340 died, underscoring the acute vulnerability of younger…

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