September 2026 – Page 3

Economy

Nigeria’s economy grows 4.43% in Q2 2026, government eyes $1 trillion GDP target

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By: Ganiyu Olayinka Nigeria’s economy expanded by 4.43 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Federal Ministry of Finance, marking an acceleration from 4.23 per cent in the same period last year and from 3.89 per cent recorded in the first quarter of this year.The ministry said the strong second-quarter…

Security

Kogi forest rescue: Ten abducted NYSC members freed

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By: Ganiyu Olayinka Ten members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who were kidnapped while travelling from Abuja to Bayelsa State have been freed in Kogi State, according to the Defence Headquarters. The corps members were freed from Egume Forest in the Ofu Local Government Area, the Defence Headquarters said on Monday. Major General…