In a statement he signed, Hayatu-Deen said his decision was driven by the deepening strain on Nigerians and the urgent need for experienced leadership to steady the country.

The Nigerian Naira displayed a slight softening against the US Dollar in the early trading hours of Thursday, April 23, 2026, across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets.

The Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy and Director of the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria (CCCIN), Yang Jianxing, has encouraged Nigerians to learn Mandarin, saying it can expand access to international opportunities and strengthen ties between Nigeria and China.

For decades, Nigeria’s public service welfare architecture has carried a quiet but persistent burden – slow-moving compensation processes

Nigeria has intensified its push for foreign capital, using the UK–Nigeria Trade and Investment Mission in Abuja to signal a reform-driven economy ready to attract and retain investors.