NESG Forecasts 15.5% Inflation for Nigeria in 2026
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) expects inflation to remain high through the rest of 2026, with the rate averaging 15.5 per cent in the second half and across the…
Jose Mourinho reveals Real Madrid dressing room has changed as new season looms
The Portuguese manager has returned to Madrid 13 years after his first spell in charge. However, he says the atmosphere inside the squad is very different from what he expected.…
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile challenges Hichilema’s election win in court
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has rejected President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election victory and says he will challenge the result through the courts. Zambia’s electoral commission declared Mr Hichilema, 64, the…
North-West Security Summit Calls for Joint Action Against Insecurity
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has urged North-West states to strengthen cooperation and intelligence sharing to tackle insecurity across the region. Disu made the call on Wednesday in…
El-Rufai’s Bid to Reassign Case Rejected by Kaduna CJ
Kaduna State Chief Judge Justice Muhammad Aliyu has rejected former Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s request to transfer his criminal case from Justice Darius Hyet Khobo to another judge. El-Rufai is facing…
FEC Approves ₦438bn Road Projects, Trailer Park Concessions
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved about ₦438 billion in road projects alongside several trailer park concessions across Nigeria. The approvals came during Wednesday’s FEC meeting at the Presidential…
FCMB Staff, Accomplice Arraigned Over Alleged Cybercrime
A First City Monument Bank (FCMB) staff member, Gideon Bakpa Aghogho, and his alleged accomplice, Oscar Ebere Chukwuebuka, have appeared before the Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged unlawful…
FEC Orders Recovered Looted Funds for Student Loans
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has directed the transfer of legally recovered looted funds held by the EFCC to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to strengthen the student loan…
US Federal Debt Hits $40tn as Fiscal Concerns Deepen
The US federal debt has climbed above $40 trillion, reaching a new record as government spending continues to outpace revenue. The Treasury Department reported the milestone in its daily financial…
Defence Minister Reaffirms Support for Military Veterans
The Federal Government has renewed its commitment to addressing the welfare, remuneration and pension concerns of Nigeria’s military veterans. Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.) gave the assurance during…
