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The political battle over the structure and beneficiaries of the emerging 2027 pro-Tinubu coalition has intensified, with some states beginning to respond to the public tiff between Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and APC state governors over the structure for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.

Nigeria will, on Monday, September 21, return to the FTSE Russell Frontier Market universe, ending a three-year period in which its equities were excluded from the global index provider’s frontier-market classification.

The recent report for the outgoing financial year by the Auditor-General of the Federation, Mr. Shaakaa Chira, has not only exposed the high level of impunity and audacity of ministries and agencies when it comes to financial corruption but also the apparent helplessness, if not complicity, by the government itself.

In a heartfelt birthday message issued on Monday, September 21, 2026, the President said Oluremi had stood by him through different seasons of their lives, sharing in both the challenges and triumphs that came with his personal and public journey.

Last week brought major developments across Nigerian and global financial markets.

NLC President, Joe Ajaero, stated this in a statement issued on Sunday, amid growing concerns over the proposed concession and the future management of the prestigious secondary school.

Vice President Kashim Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday, September 24, after President Bola Tinubu mandated him to lead the country’s delegation to the annual gathering.

Idris reportedly died in the United Kingdom on Sunday, September 20, 2026, with news of his death prompting visits by political leaders and senior government officials to his Abuja residence.

The decision ends weeks of speculation over the President’s attendance at the high-level diplomatic event, after earlier official indications suggested that Tinubu would travel to New York and address the General Debate.

One month after the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, officially lifted the ban on presidential campaigns on August 19, 2026, electioneering is yet to get competitive.