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An examination of available federal budget documents and previous budget analyses indicates that approximately ₦732.7 million was earmarked for residential rent under State House Headquarters between 2015 and 2026, raising fresh questions about the identity of the landlords, the properties involved and the purpose of the recurring expenditure.

Jensen Huang has resigned as president and chief executive officer of Nvidia, ending his 33-year leadership of the semiconductor company he co-founded and leaving one of the world's most influential artificial intelligence businesses searching for a permanent successor.

Oil traders are becoming more confident that the world can withstand disruptions to Middle Eastern supplies, even as the dangers facing ships transporting those supplies remain far from resolved.

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, and his running mate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Wednesday visited Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, where hundreds of residents were killed in the June 13–14, 2025 massacre.

Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production rose by 5.7 percent year-on-year to an average of 1.69 million barrels per day in October 2026, extending the country’s run of meeting its Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries production quota to six consecutive months.

Nvidia directors are preparing to consider removing Huang as chief executive following revelations about two extramarital affairs, including a relationship with a businesswoman whom US intelligence officials suspect of working for China.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s initial public offering has attracted share applications worth about N5.85tn ($4.1bn), more than two-and-a-half times its initial fundraising target, amid strong demand from Nigerian and international investors.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has unveiled a $25 billion regional rice development programme aimed at achieving 100 per cent self-sufficiency in rice production across West Africa by 2035, as the regional bloc moves to reduce dependence on imports and strengthen food security.

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has cautioned Channels Television and Arise News over abusive exchanges, editorial misconduct and other unprofessional practices during live television programmes, warning broadcasters to uphold the standards prescribed by the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.

Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has given Commissioners of Police in states battling persistent bandit attacks 72 hours to submit updated security threat assessments and operational requirements to the Force Headquarters, as the Nigeria Police Force moves to intensify operations in vulnerable communities.