Vice President Kashim Shettima says the South East is central to President Tinubu’s economic agenda, stressing coordinated regional planning and long-term infrastructure development.
Nigeria’s Q3 GDP figures show a modest improvement driven by services and agriculture, signaling a cautious upward shift in the nation’s growth rate despite persistent inflation and forex pressures. Analysts say the data offers a mixed outlook heading into the final quarter.
The market reversed its bullish trend, shedding N444bn after sharp declines in major stocks. Activity, however, strengthened with higher trading volume and value.
Widespread fear has gripped residents of Kungaboku and Paze communities in the Federal Capital Territory after suspected bandits allegedly issued a threat letter warning of a coordinated attack.
Togo has expressed interest in increasing electricity imports from Nigeria through the Niger Delta Power Holding Company to meet growing domestic demand and support economic expansion.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti says the state government will sign a $200 million MoU with Presco Plc to establish a 14,000-hectare oil palm plantation aimed at boosting agricultural production and job creation.
Nigeria football legend and 1980 AFCON winner Henry Nwosu has died at the age of 62, prompting tributes from the Nigeria Football Federation and the wider football community.