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Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) in the Nigerian equities market recorded a net outflow of N266.07 billion between January and July 2026, representing a sharp increase from N22.68 billion recorded during the same period in 2023. Data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited showed that foreign investors consistently took more money out of the market than they brought in during the period. Between January and July 2026, foreign investors brought N513.36 billion […]

The Federal Government has directed ministers, heads of ministries, departments and agencies, and other government appointees to obtain prior approval from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation before embarking on official foreign trips. The directive was contained in a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also been directed to make evidence of […]

Nepal has declared a national day of mourning for victims of the devastating glacial floods that struck the country on August 26. The disaster has killed at least 1,398 people, while more than 5,500 others are reported missing, including hundreds of hydropower workers. Flags were flown at half-mast across the country on Monday, while candlelight vigils and prayer sessions were held to honour the victims. Rescue operations are continuing, particularly […]

The Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, have called for unity among Nigerians and political leaders ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Obi made the call on Monday at the commissioning of Makinde’s 2027 presidential campaign office in Abuja. He said Nigerians should support whoever emerges victorious in a free, fair and credible election, stressing that the country needs collective efforts […]

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, have arrested four suspected illicit drug dealers in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were arrested during a covert operation by the NSCDC Counter Terrorism Unit following credible intelligence. The suspects were identified as Abubakar Abdullahi, 35; Rabiu Baffa, 25; Aminu Lawan, 35; and Ibrahim Idris, 33. Items recovered from them included Pregabalin […]

The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has claimed that 3,083 Christians were killed and 3,193 abducted in attacks allegedly linked to Islamic extremist groups between January and August 2026. The organisation also claimed that 400 churches were attacked, while 25 priests and pastors were either killed or abducted during the period. Intersociety Chairman, Emeka Umeagbalasi, disclosed this in a statement assessing attacks on Christian communities […]