Nigeria’s public debt rises to N166.7 trn
Nigeria’s total public debt stock rose to N166.79 trillion as of June 30, 2026, the Debt Management Office (DMO) has revealed in its latest data, released at the weekend.
Nigerian newspapers review: Experts divided over CBN’s 3% interest rate slash
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with mixed reactions to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s three per cent interest rate cut, as the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) was reduced from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent.
Why south-east should support Tinubu — Umahi
“He is not afraid of telling our people the truth; the truth is that we must support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he said.
Akiolu empowers Lagos Island artisans, market women
LAGOS — The member representing Lagos Island Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Kayode Moshood Akiolu, has empowered artisans and market women in the constituency with deep freezers and generating sets to support their businesses. The empowerment programme, held on Monday at Cathedral School, Broad Street, Lagos Island, was organised in collaboration with […]
Why energy, infrastructure deficits’ll shape construction beyond 2026 – NSE
By Dickson Omobola Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, has urged stakeholders in the infrastructure industry to look beyond 2026 in their planning, saying urbanisation and infrastructure deficits would continue to drive demand in the coming years. Deputy President of NSE, Valerie Agberagba, said energy demand and industrial expansion would create opportunities for the construction industry, […]
3 new US visa categories to face mandatory social media checks from October 1
The United States Department of State has announced an expansion of its online presence review for visa applicants, with three additional nonimmigrant visa categories to be covered from October 1, 2026.
