India, China, Nigeria Lead IMF Global Growth Forecast for 2026
India, China and Nigeria are among the economies expected to contribute to global economic growth in 2026, reflecting the continued importance of emerging markets to the world economy. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) assesses global economic performance based on factors including domestic demand, investment, productivity, trade and government policies. Emerging economies are expected to play […]
Russian Airstrikes Kill Six in Ukraine, Damage Kyiv Data Centre
Russian airstrikes overnight and early Sunday killed at least six people across Ukraine, damaged civilian infrastructure and targeted data centre facilities in the capital, Kyiv, Ukrainian officials have said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said three people were killed in the Zaporizhzhia region, while another man died in Kyiv following the attacks. According to Zelenskyy, Russian […]
Police Arrest, Release Rochas Okorocha on Bail Over Alleged Forgery, Impersonation
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested and released former Imo State Governor and Senator, Rochas Okorocha, on bail following his interrogation over allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation. Okorocha was reportedly arrested on Monday night at REIZ Continental Hotel in central Abuja. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, confirmed the arrest […]
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, October 13, 2026
The Nigerian naira traded relatively steadily at the official foreign exchange market on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, while the dollar continued to command a higher rate in the parallel market. Available market reports put the official dollar-to-naira exchange rate at approximately ₦1,332 per dollar, while the parallel market rate ranged between ₦1,370 and ₦1,390, depending […]
APC Releases Revised 2027 Campaign Council List, Names Wike, Soludo, Adeleke as Coordinators
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a revised list of its Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, featuring Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke in key campaign positions. According to a notice obtained on Tuesday, Wike will coordinate President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign […]