Economy

NCAA escalates probe into Abuja-Calabar flight after passenger bleeds from heat

Abdullateef Fowewe A Nigerian national, Bashir Usman, has recounted a distressing experience on an Abuja-to-Calabar flight on 26 October 2026, in which passengers endured about...

FG endorses 90-day plan to cut living costs, boost investment

Abdullateef Fowewe The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan proposed by the Federal Ministry of Finance to consolidate gains from...

Tinubu welcomes World Bank’s $5.79bn private financing push for Nigeria

Abdullateef Fowewe President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the World Bank Group’s move to mobilise up to $5.79 billion in private financing for Nigeria, describing it...

Inflation falls to 14.63% in September — NBS

Abdullateef Fowewe Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 14.63 per cent in September 2026, down from 15.39 per cent in August, the National Bureau of...

Nigeria’s reforms can transform Africa, says Finance Minister

Abdullateef Fowewe Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has said the country’s ongoing economic reforms offer valuable lessons for...

FG sets new performance targets for MDAs to cut red tape, boost business environment

Abdullateef Fowewe The Federal Government has launched a new phase of institutional reforms aimed at making Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) more efficient, predictable and...

Sports

Ronaldo included in Portugal’s preliminary squad for November Nations League ties

Abdullateef Fowewe Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Portugal’s expanded preliminary squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Denmark and Wales, according to...

Ballon d’Or: Bruno Fernandes ranks 27th despite record 21 assists

Abdullateef Fowewe Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes finished 27th in the 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings, sparking debate among fans after a standout individual campaign. Fernandes...