Lagos is more expensive than US, BNXN laments after relocating
Nigerian singer Daniel Benson, popularly known as BNXN, has claimed that Lagos is more expensive than the United States, where he now…
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FG admits inflation, insecurity persist despite ongoing economic reforms
The Federal Government on Tuesday acknowledged that inflation and insecurity remain major challenges facing Nigerians, even as it defended the economic reforms…
IMF projects Nigeria’s external debt to hit $72.6bn by 2027
Nigeria’s public external debt is projected to rise by $20.7bn by 2027, the country’s election year, according to the International Monetary Fund.…
FG defends Tinubu reforms, says Nigeria on path to recovery
The Federal Government on Tuesday mounted robust defence of President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda, declaring that Nigeria is steadily emerging from economic…
Tinubu approves ₦10bn to tackle Ebola threat in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats…
Emergency teams deployed as Warri-Itakpe train suffers major accident
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has confirmed that a serious accident involving the Warri-Itakpe Train Service occurred on Monday, June 8, prompting an…
Petrol imports crash by 96% as Dangote Refinery boosts supply
Nigeria’s spending on the importation of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, plunged by over 96 per cent in the first…
Nigerians spent ₦50bn on US visas in two years despite fewer approvals
Nigerians spent more than N50bn on United States visa applications between 2023 and 2024, despite a sharp decline in approvals as Washington…
FG gives HR officers one year to get certification
The Federal Government has given civil servants performing human resource functions across ministries, departments and agencies a one-year deadline to obtain approved…
FG slashes imprest for ministers, heads of MDAs
The Federal Government has introduced a fresh set of measures aimed at strengthening financial discipline across Ministries, Departments and Agencies by imposing…
Nigeria leads Africa in domestic aviation growth — Report
Nigeria’s aviation sector recorded Africa’s fastest domestic seat capacity growth in June 2026, with airlines increasing domestic capacity by 21.7 per cent…
Dollar trades near ₦1,400 in parallel FX market
The naira maintained relative stability against the United States dollar in both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets as traders continued…