Former Minister of Finance and Sardaunan Sokoto, Abubakar Alhaji, has died at 87. The veteran public servant also served as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and held several senior government positions.
Nigeria recorded a record $109.86 billion in foreign exchange inflows in 2025, driven by non-oil exports and capital importation, while digital payment transactions climbed to N3.46 quadrillion and electronic fraud losses dropped by over 50 per cent.
The Chief of Army Staff has appointed General Officers Commanding for four new Army divisions as part of the Nigerian Army’s expanded command structure to boost security operations.
Joint US-Saudi strikes in Iraq killed at least 20 Iran-backed fighters, including Iranian advisers, prompting threats of retaliation and condemnation from the Iraqi government.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has accepted responsibility for lapses in the recognition of the purported PFIPC, while the House of Representatives continues its investigation into the agency.
The Nigeria Customs Service has commenced implementation of the Federal Government’s 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures and Tariff Amendments aimed at boosting trade, supporting local industries and improving revenue generation.
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says Africa must invest in artificial intelligence, renewable energy and value-added mineral processing to strengthen its economies and compete in the evolving global economy.
The Northern Senators Forum has condemned the recent attacks in Benue and Kaduna states, calling for stronger security, better intelligence gathering and the speedy prosecution of those behind the killings.
Global oil prices climbed sharply after the US military intercepted missiles launched by Iran, while renewed diplomatic efforts focused on reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route.
FIFA is seeking to raise $4.2 billion through the sale of minority stakes in a new commercial subsidiary overseeing the World Cup and other competitions, a proposal that has sparked criticism from football stakeholders.
