Monday, October 26, 2026

NationWide

September 22, 2026

CBN flags election spending, vows to mop up excess liquidity ahead of 2027

The CBN said it will withdraw excess liquidity from the financial system if increased spending ahead of the 2027 general elections fuels inflation.

Olayemi Cardoso
September 22, 2026

Tinubu pledges stronger grassroots development, urges LGs to deliver

Mr Tinubu said Nigeria’s rapidly growing population requires the government to move closer to the people through stronger grassroots development.

Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs (FMSDIGA)
September 22, 2026

NBS, ILO, EU seek stronger social protection data

Mr Adeniran called for stronger coordination of social protection data at the sub-national level.

NBS, EU and ILO logos.
September 22, 2026

SBM survey shows 67.4% of Nigerians want fuel subsidy returned; Tinubu should listen to them: Atiku

“Tinubu made life expensive. Atiku will make life affordable again,” the statement noted.

Atiku Abubakar
September 22, 2026

94.2 million Nigerians use financial products, says survey

Ms Akinjayeju said the rise represented the largest movement recorded in the survey.

EFInA
September 22, 2026
SWIT logo
September 22, 2026

Russia offers Nigeria anti-corruption model

Mr Aliyu described Russia as a longstanding friend of Nigeria.

Russia and Nigeria flags.
September 22, 2026

FG woos investors, targets new markets for Nigeria’s gas

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, spoke at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.

September 22, 2026

Fans celebrate iconic juju singer King Sunny Ade at 80

The octogenarian is also a recipient of the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).

King Sunny Ade
September 22, 2026

Expert backs suicide decriminalisation

Taiwo Obindo, a psychiatrist, says decriminalising attempted suicide will enable more people to access mental health assessment, treatment and psychosocial support.

Suicide rope