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June 9, 2026

IMF scores Nigeria high on forex reserves, low on prosperity with 63% trapped in poverty; flags Tinubu’s off-budget spending

While the external shock to fuel and food prices will push up inflation in the short run, the disinflation path is projected to continue in the second half of the year.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) and President-elect Bola Tinubu
April 17, 2026

Over 130 civil groups demand end to Iran war 

They noted that in one month, over $100 billion has been extracted from people through rising energy costs. 

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December 15, 2025

Nigerians don’t need external forces to solve local problems: Ex-finance Minister Zainab Ahmed

“We have the full capacity to sort ourselves out, and we must not allow any external parties to come between us,” said Zainab Ahmed.

Nigeria Day celebration
November 26, 2025

U.S.: Two National Guard shot near White House

In a post on Truth Social, Mr Trump called the shooter an animal.

WHITE HOUSE
October 19, 2025

Trump posts ominous image of fighter jet hovering over ‘No Kings’ protesters

In the short AI-generated video, the jet was branded ‘King Trump’.

America, President Donald Trump
October 18, 2025

‘No Kings’ protests against Trump sweep through U.S.

Top Democrat members have endorsed the protests, calling on Americans to hit the streets in protest against Mr Trump’s immigration policies.

‘No Kings’ protests
October 18, 2025

Nigeria’s economic reforms yielding visible results, says CBN governor

He said that Nigeria’s foreign reserves now exceeded $43 billion, providing for 11 months of import cover.

Olayemi Cardoso
October 18, 2025

World Bank unveils plan to boost private investment, drive job growth

Mr Banga said that the World Bank had identified five sectors with the potential to create jobs.

July 8, 2025

South Korea urges Trump to ease tariffs on cars, steel

On July 5, Mr Yeo held talks with U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer to propose a mutually beneficial cooperation framework.

Donald Trump
May 22, 2025

UN chief condemns killing of Israeli diplomats in U.S.

The diplomats were gunned down on Wednesday night as they left an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in central Washington, DC.

António Guterres