Nigeria’s capital market is set for a significant upgrade as the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) announces an extension of its daily trading hours, a move aimed at increasing liquidity and attracting more investor participation. In a statement released on April 17, 2026, the exchange confirmed that the new trading schedule will take effect from Monday,…
Nigeria is taking a major step to strengthen its military capacity through a new defence partnership with Türkiye, which will see 200 Nigerian special forces personnel deployed for advanced training while plans are underway to establish a long-term military training facility within Nigeria. The agreement was reached during high-level talks between Nigeria’s Chief of Defence…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a sweeping restriction on the importation of several key goods from countries outside the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), signaling a major shift in the country’s trade and economic strategy. The directive, outlined in a circular issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance and signed by…
All eyes are on Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman as he prepares for what could be a defining moment in his career, with Atletico Madrid set to face Real Sociedad in the 2026 Copa del Rey final at Estadio de la Cartuja. The highly anticipated clash in Seville presents Lookman with the opportunity to secure his…
The unexplained death of a young American scientist has reignited public debate around advanced physics research, UFO theories, and alleged secrecy in sensitive scientific fields. Amy Eskridge, a 34-year-old scientist known for her work exploring advanced propulsion concepts, was found dead in Huntsville, Alabama on June 11, 2022. Reports indicate she died from a gunshot…
Nigeria may be heading into a more difficult economic period as households continue to struggle with rising living costs, according to fresh warnings from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The fund says increasing prices of food and transportation are already putting pressure on incomes, a situation worsened by ongoing global economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Speaking…
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has once again ignited global debate after suggesting that governments may need to adopt a “Universal High Income” system to address potential mass unemployment caused by artificial intelligence. In a post shared on his social media platform X, Musk argued that as AI and robotics continue to advance, traditional employment structures…
MTN Nigeria has temporarily halted its popular airtime and data borrowing service, Xtratime, following new regulatory requirements introduced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The decision marks a significant shift in how telecom-based credit services will operate in Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy. In a formal disclosure to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, the…
Nigeria has officially entered a new fiscal chapter as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signs the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, setting the country’s total budget at a record ₦68.32 trillion. Alongside this, the President also approved an extension of the 2025 budget implementation, moving its deadline from March 31 to June 30, 2026, in a…
Fresh developments in the Middle East have raised cautious optimism in global markets after Iran confirmed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, announced that the strategic waterway is now fully accessible to commercial vessels. The move is seen as a significant…
