President Bola Tinubu has signed Nigeria’s ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget into law and extended 2025 capital spending to accelerate ongoing projects nationwide.
The Federal Government has been urged to implement new fiscal measures carefully to protect farmers, sustain local production, and strengthen Nigeria’s long-term food security.
The IMF has warned that rising transport costs are deepening Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis, driving food inflation higher and increasing pressure on already stretched households.
Dangote Group plans to sell a 10 per cent stake in its $20 billion refinery through a Pan-African IPO, a move expected to deepen capital markets and expand African industrial investment.
Over 2.2 million candidates have begun the 2026 UTME across Nigeria, as JAMB deploys advanced technology and strict measures to ensure a credible examination process.
The Federal Government and Enugu State Government are working to launch direct cargo flights between Enugu and Guangzhou, China, by December 2026, a move expected to boost trade and position Enugu as a major logistics hub in Southeast Nigeria.
The Yobe State Government has adopted a comprehensive flood preparedness plan targeting more than 126,000 vulnerable households as part of efforts to strengthen disaster response and climate resilience across high-risk communities.
The United Nations has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting durable solutions for displaced persons in Nigeria, focusing on long-term recovery, social inclusion, livelihoods, and sustainable development.
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Presidential Task Force on Ebola preparedness, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining Nigeria’s zero-case status and strengthening epidemic response mechanisms nationwide.