ARISE News political editor Sumner Sambo warns any post-approval tampering with tax legislation threatens democracy and public trust.

Prof Akpan Ekpo says Nigeria’s 2026 budget risks failure as weak implementation, oil dependence and poor power supply persist.

HEREL Play General Manager Daranijo warns festival-goers may choose other destinations oitside Lagos, threatening tourism and hospitality revenue.

Comedian and actor, Yaw, warns that uncontrolled pricing and social media hype threaten Nigeria’s Dirty December cultural boom.

Oil and gas consultant Kunle praises President Tinubu for removing regulators and restoring accountability in sector.

Antigua and Barbuda Consul General says citizenship-by-investment rules are being tightened to meet American security expectations.

Abuja-based scholar Amadi warns emergency powers could be abused to dismantle elected state governments.

Security analyst Dantata says weak intelligence, compromised communities and porous terrain fuel Nigeria’s abduction crisis.

Muda Yusuf says Nigeria’s 2026 budget must be realistic, credible and disciplined to avoid past failures and worsening debt pressures.

Baze University professor Abiodun Adeniyi says resignations are insufficient without full, transparent probe into oil sector regulators.

Yiaga Africa director Samson Itodo warns higher ceilings in campaign spending exclude ordinary Nigerians and fuel patronage politics.

Paul Alaje warns repeated capital rollovers threaten inflation control, fiscal discipline and investor confidence.

Sports Commission chairman Shehu Dikko says Nigeria still has World Cup chances as FIFA reviews complaint over DR Congo’s player eligibility.

Professor Femi Otubanjo says Nigeria’s diplomacy remains resilient despite ambassadorial controversies and recent regional security tensions.

Security expert Yahuza Getso says equity, justice and community-driven collaboration are essential to achieving lasting peace.

Oil and gas expert Maurice Ibe urges new NUPRC, NMDPRA heads to end conflicts of interest.

Chairman of the House Committee on Electoral Matters Balogun says BVAS, not result transmission, is key to credible elections.

Livestock minister Maiha says rehabilitated grazing reserves will curb conflicts, boost productivity and drive rural economic growth.

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, says overlapping budgets were necessary but will end with a consolidated fiscal framework.

PEBEC Director-General Zahrah Audu say digitalisation, automation and streamlined processes explain why some states rank higher in ease of doing business.