Here are the top stories from across the country today.
1. Again, CBN MPC retains interest rate at 26.5%
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the benchmark interest rate at 26.5 per cent for the second time.Read more
2. Nigeria borrowing to pay debts, Finance minister, Oyedele, explains increase in nation’s debt
Minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has explained that the sharp increase in Nigeria’s dept profile was mostly due to depreciation of the naira, and not necessarily from fresh borrowings by the Federal Government.Read more
3. Ex-Gov Fayose named chairman of REA as Tinubu announces 26 new appointments
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced 26 new appointments into 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, with former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, emerging as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and Major General Junaid Bindawa as chairman of the National Salary and Wages Commission.Read more
4. CSO drags Umahi, IGP, father of Ms Habila to court over death of nurse
A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), the Kwechiri Unity Forum, has dragged the Minister of Works, David Umahi, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, and father of Mary Habila to court over the death of Ms Habila.Read more
5. Defence minister dismisses resignation rumours, threatens legal action after meeting Tinubu
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has dismissed reports claiming he resigned from office, describing the speculation as false and announcing plans to institute legal proceedings against those responsible for spreading the story.Read more
6. NSCDC uncovers suspected fake university in Lagos with 106 students
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Badagry Area Command, has uncovered a suspected fake university operating from a three-bedroom apartment in Ilado, Olorunda Local Council Development Area of Lagos State.Read more
7. Lamido’s N1.35bn fraud trial suffers fresh delay as defence counsel misses court again
The trial of former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, and his two sons over an alleged N1.35 billion fraud suffered another setback on Tuesday after the Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned proceedings due to the absence of the lead defence counsel, Joe Agi (SAN).Read more
8. 13 oil blocks fail to attract investors as FG records 200 bids in 2025 licensing round
The Federal Government has announced that 13 oil and gas blocks offered during the 2025 Licensing Round will be withdrawn from the current bidding process after failing to attract investor interest.Read more
9. Max Air refunds N182m to passengers, NCAA reveals
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has revealed that Indigenous airline, Max Air refunded N182 million to 956 passengers in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026. NigeriaPolitics UpdatesRead more
10. Breakdown of what each team got from the $871m FIFA 2026 World Cup prize money
The just concluded one-month-long FIFA 2026 World Cup tournament was undoubtedly the finest display of football artistry the world has witnessed for a while, and it came with lots of financial benefit for the participating teams.Read more
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