Former NPA chief Aminu Dabo has quit the APC in Kano, citing personal reasons and future plans after serving as caucus chairman in Dambatta Gabas Ward.
Nigeria’s passport ranking improved in 2026, with Nigerian travellers gaining access to 45 destinations without the need to obtain a visa in advance.
Kwara, Ekiti, Plateau and Enugu expand subsidised transport, but limited routes and high fuel and maintenance costs keep cheaper fares out of reach for many.
Food prices fell in Nigeria in September, with sweet potatoes, maize, garri, beans and rice cheaper, while egusi, tomatoes and vegetable oil rose in major markets.
Tinubu’s government has borrowed $11.36 billion as Nigeria’s external debt climbed to $54.52 billion, while total public debt reached N166.79 trillion in June.
The naira gained against the dollar in official and parallel markets as FX turnover surged 226% to $80.58m, narrowing the gap to N45 as reserves continue rising.
Nigerian food prices remain uneven despite easing inflation. Ten staples, from onions and beans to rice and tomatoes, face fresh price pressure in markets.
Nigeria’s banking liquidity rose 17.16% to N5.53 trillion in May 2026 as the CBN withdrew excess cash amid heavy demand for Treasury bills and bonds at auction.
Nigeria’s Skills-to-Jobs Initiative will train 300,000 young Nigerians, backed by $617.7 million, and aims to link 80% of trainees to jobs across the country.
The Federal High Court ordered NMDPRA to continue issuing petrol import licences to three marketers, despite industry concerns over domestic supply.
The naira stays outside Africa’s 10 weakest currencies by nominal exchange rate in September 2026, while Uganda and Ghana face pressure and depreciation risks.
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