Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Thursday, October 29, 2026

Today’s leading headlines include the Federal Government’s defence of its proposed $21.7 billion external borrowing plan, with $10.6 billion reportedly set aside for major transport projects. The Trade Union Congress has rejected the proposed ₦70,000 transport allowance for public workers and called for a ₦300,000 minimum monthly wage. The government also approved a ₦45.8 billion airport biosecurity system aimed at detecting Ebola and other dangerous pathogens. Other stories cover President Tinubu’s planned trip to Makkah, Peter Obi’s pledge to prosecute election riggers if elected, Fidelity Bank’s redemption of a $400 million Eurobond, and Liverpool and Manchester City reaching the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. There is also a report on Blessing CEO’s emotional account of her late son’s final days, alongside updates on the 2027 budget and a long-running corporate dispute involving Solel Boneh Nigeria Limited.

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