The market reversed its bullish trend, shedding N444bn after sharp declines in major stocks. Activity, however, strengthened with higher trading volume and value.
In a major move to strengthen national defense and improve operational responsiveness across all geopolitical zones, President Bola Tinubu has approved expanding the Nigerian Army's command structure from eight to 12 divisions while authorizing the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel.
Justice Nkeonye Maha of the Federal High Court in Ibadan has sentenced 35-year-old Kazeem Akinde to four years in a correctional facility following his conviction for trafficking cannabis sativa and methamphetamine.
Short-form video platform TikTok removed over 4.8 million violative videos uploaded by Nigerian users during the first quarter of 2026, leveraging enhanced AI detection and expanding partnerships with local security agencies to curb harmful media.
Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has announced plans to construct a world-class 30,000-capacity international stadium in Minna, earning direct support from NFF President Ibrahim Gusau for future Super Eagles matches.