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Naira Rate Gap Widens as Dollar Demand Rises

The exchange rate gap between Nigeria's official and parallel markets widened to N25 as the naira depreciated. Discover the causes and CBN's response to the seasonal dollar demand surge.

MTEF Approved, 2026 Budget Process Begins

The Federal Executive Council has approved the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, setting the stage for the 2026 budget. Ministers Bagudu and Edun detail plans to manage capital rollovers and address the revenue-expenditure gap.

Nigeria's Policy-Trust Gap Among Africa's Widest

New RPI African Policy Index 2025 reveals Nigeria suffers one of Africa's largest trust gaps between policy delivery and citizen confidence. Discover the governance crisis and solutions.

Senate Confronts Nigeria's Health Funding Gap

Senate President Godswill Akpabio warns Nigeria's health funding falls critically short of commitments. The Senate moves to pass key bills, including doubling the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, to tackle systemic crises.

German Rail Project Stuttgart 21 Faces New Delay

Germany's massive Stuttgart 21 rail project faces indefinite delays due to technical issues, with costs doubling to €11 billion. Discover the infrastructure challenges plaguing Europe's largest economy.

Regional Development Agencies Fail Despite Billions

Nigeria's regional development agencies like NDDC and NEDC continue to underperform despite massive funding. New oversight model proposed to democratize operations and ensure accountability for better results.

Abiodun: Akute-Ijoko Road to be Completed Soon

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has assured residents of the swift completion of the 20km Akute-Ijoko Road. The project, executed in phases, aims to boost socio-economic growth. Read more.

Alstom's Profits Surge on Global Rail Demand

French rail giant Alstom posts a net income of €220 million in H1 2025-2026, driven by strong global demand for trains and infrastructure. Revenue growth forecast upgraded.

Google's €5.5B German AI Investment Plan

Google announces its largest-ever investment in Germany with €5.5 billion for data centers and AI infrastructure, creating 9,000 jobs annually by 2029.

FG Plans Transparent Transport System, May Unbundle NRC

The Federal Government announces sweeping reforms for Nigeria's transport sector, focusing on transparency and potential unbundling of the Nigerian Railway Corporation to boost efficiency and economic growth.

Abia, Ogun Lead Nigeria Health Investment Rankings

Groundbreaking report reveals Abia and Ogun states are outpacing others in health sector investments, signaling a major shift in Nigeria's healthcare landscape. Discover how these states are setting new standards for medical infrastructure and funding.

Kwara Education Ranks Among Nigeria's Best

Kwara State's education sector achieves remarkable transformation, now ranking among Nigeria's elite states following comprehensive reforms and strategic investments in infrastructure and teacher welfare.

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