81st UN General Assembly (UNGA 81) Opens: World leaders and diplomatic delegations are gathering in New York, with major sessions focusing on global AI governance, climate finance, and calls for UN Security Council reform.
Central Bank of Nigeria Cuts Key Policy Rate: The CBN has announced a reduction in the benchmark interest rate to 23% (down from 26.5%) in a bid to ease credit conditions and spur economic growth.
Nigeria & U.S. Sign Major Mineral Investment Deal: Federal officials and U.S. representatives have signed a strategic partnership aimed at unlocking bilateral critical mineral investments and supply chain development.
$800 Million Gas Project Reaches Final Investment Decision: President Tinubu highlighted the official agreement for the $800m Ima gas development project, unlocking long-dormant offshore gas reserves to supply power and industry.
U.S. Announces Visa Crackdown: The U.S. Department of State issued fresh policy directives targeting birth tourism facilitators and sham marriage rings in an updated visa fraud enforcement sweep.
First Niger Bridge Scheduled to Reopen: Works Minister David Umahi announced that maintenance and security upgrades on the First Niger Bridge are nearly complete, with full traffic flow scheduled to resume next week.
EFCC Issues Warrant for Abdulrasheed Maina: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared the former chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team wanted again over ongoing financial investigations.
Ebola Emergency Response Funded in DR Congo: The United States announced an additional $267 million in emergency medical assistance to combat the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Kano State Commences Emergency Polio Vaccinations: Health authorities in Northern Nigeria have mobilized rapid-response teams following localized polio virus detections in selected local government areas.
AFCON 2027 Qualifier Preparations Underway: National team squads across the continent have begun reporting to camp as managers finalize selections for the upcoming round of AFCON qualifiers.
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