Daily brief
The World Bank projects Nigeria will record the fastest economic growth in 2026, as the country's federal roads spending soared 489% to N3.23 trillion. Separately, the naira depreciated to N1,480 per dollar in the parallel market.
The US embassy has reopened a redesigned American Centre in Abuja, as Nigeria and the US also announced a deepened partnership on data privacy, AI, and cybersecurity.
Nigeria and the UAE have agreed to scrap tariffs on over 13,000 goods under a new trade pact (ongoing coverage).
United Nigeria Airlines warned of potential flight disruptions following a bird strike incident.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria is seeking support from the Lagos state government to protect power infrastructure.