FG Channels N87.31bn Aviation Budget Into Infrastructure Push

The Federal Government has prioritised infrastructure development in the aviation sector, proposing a total allocation of ₦87.31 billion for the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and its agencies in the 2026 Appropriation Bill. Budget details show a heavy tilt towards capital expenditure, with ₦70.19 billion—over 80 per cent of the total allocation—earmarked for capital…

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FG Fixes April 28 Deadline For Completion Of Enugu–Onitsha Expressway — Umahi

After decades of decay, abandoned contracts and public frustration, the Federal Government has fixed April 28 for the completion of major sections of the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway, signalling a decisive turnaround for one of the South-East’s most troubled highways. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this on Saturday after inspecting the ongoing reconstruction works, expressing…

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Zootopia 2 Smashes Records To Become Hollywood’s Biggest Animated Film Ever

Disney’s Zootopia 2 has officially roared into the history books, becoming Hollywood’s highest-grossing animated film of all time after amassing a staggering $1.7 billion (£1.3bn) at the global box office. The animated blockbuster has now overtaken Inside Out 2, which previously held the record with $1.69 billion following its 2024 release, cementing Zootopia 2’s place…

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Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs On French Wine To Pressure Macron Over Global “Board Of Peace” Plan

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 200 per cent tariffs on French wines and champagnes, escalating trade tensions with the European Union as part of an effort to pressure French President Emmanuel Macron into joining his proposed “Board of Peace” initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts. Trump made the remarks amid reports that…

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Midnight Inferno Guts Storey Commercial Building In Ikeja Computer Village

Property worth several millions of naira was destroyed in the early hours of Tuesday after a fire outbreak razed a one-storey commercial building along Somoye Street in the bustling Computer Village area of Ikeja, Lagos State. The fire, which reportedly broke out around midnight, engulfed a commercial structure housing dealers in computers and computer accessories,…

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Army Records Zero Pipeline Vandalism Across Niger Delta In 2025 — 6 Division GOC

The Nigerian Army has announced that no incident of pipeline vandalism was recorded across the Niger Delta in 2025, marking a major security milestone in the oil-producing region. The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Emekah, disclosed this on Tuesday in Port Harcourt during a media tour of the Division’s headquarters…

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Obidient Movement Members in Edo Defect to ADC, Cite Commitment to Leadership Change

  Members of the Obidient Movement in Edo State have formally joined the African Democratic Congress, marking a significant political realignment ahead of the next electoral cycle. The defection, which took place on Monday, follows reports of their leader, Peter Obi, moving into the ADC, a development that has generated considerable attention within the Nigerian…

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CBN Projects 4.49% GDP Growth, 12.94% Inflation as Nigeria’s Economy Shows Signs of Stabilisation

  Nigeria’s economy is exhibiting early signs of stabilisation, with the Central Bank of Nigeria projecting stronger growth and easing inflation for 2026 amid ongoing structural and monetary reforms that have begun to reshape the country’s macroeconomic landscape. In its latest macroeconomic outlook, the apex bank forecast that Gross Domestic Product will expand by 4.49…

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