Fiscal policy

Atiku Abubakar says the latest U.S. Department of State Fiscal Transparency Report validates his long-standing criticism of the Tinubu administration's handling of Nigeria's public finances. The report accused the Federal Government of failing to provide comprehensive budget information,...

Nigeria has failed the United States' minimum fiscal transparency assessment for the second consecutive year, with Washington concluding that the Federal Government made no significant progress in improving budget openness, financial disclosure and accountability throughout 2025. The U.S....

Presidency dismisses Atiku's allegations of fiscal recklessness, insisting Nigeria's debt remains sustainable and economic reforms are yielding measurable results. Aso Rock challenges the former Vice President to substantiate his alleged ₦7.98 trillion oil windfall claim, describing the calculation...

June 28 (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s net foreign exchange inflows have surged nearly ten folds in recent times on reform gains, reflecting stronger foreign exchange liquidity, rising investor confidence and improved external buffers. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)...

November 04, (THEWILL) — Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have injected over ₦1 trillion into Nigerian equities so far in 2025, marking a sharp rebound in offshore participation and signalling renewed confidence in Africa’s largest economy. According to data from the...

September 08, (THEWILL) — US President Donald Trump very recently signed into law a sweeping budget reconciliation bill that includes an interesting measure: a levy on remittances sent from the United States (U.S.) by non-nationals to their home countries. Framed...

September 01, (THEWILL) – A foremost credit rating agency, Agusto & Co, has warned that Nigeria’s inflation, which recently saw a slight moderation, is at risk of persisting due to several upcoming fiscal measures. According to Agusto & Co, the...

July 19, (THEWILL) - Taiwo Oyedele, a fiscal policy partner and Africa tax leader at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), has resigned from his position after over two decades in the organisation. This is coming in less than two weeks after he was...