President Bola Tinubu has praised Nigeria's economic team and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) as the stock market surged from ₦30 trillion in 2023 to ₦160 trillion, citing reforms that have stabilised the economy.
The Youth Energy Summit (YES), part of the Nigeria NOW! Global Investors Expo 2026, aims to build a 100 million-strong youth network, promote career opportunities and attract global investment into Nigeria's energy and mining sectors.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested four suspected Lakurawa terrorists at a rural market in Sokoto State while attempting to sell rustled cattle, recovering livestock, cash and mobile phones.
Three firefighters sustained injuries while responding to a devastating tanker explosion at a filling station in Abuja. The FCT Fire Service said the coordinated emergency operation prevented a larger catastrophe, with investigations into the cause of the blaze ongoing.