Written by By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,490 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,495 per dollar on Tuesday. Likewise, the Naira appreciated to N1,469 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira fell to … Continue reading “Naira rises to N1,490/$ in parallel market”
…As Enugu Senator, Chukwu dumps LP for APC…APC senators now 73; PDP 28; LP 4; NNPP 1; SDP 1; APGA 2 ABUJA — President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio and the Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, were yesterday locked in a war of words over the frequent defection of senators from the opposition political … Continue reading “Akpabio, Moro clash over defection of senators”
By Jide Ajani, General Editor LAGOS — Barring any last-minute change, President Bola Tinubu may present his nominee for the post of the chairman of the National Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, to the National Council of State, today at Aso Rock, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The tenure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as INEC chairman ends next … Continue reading “New INEC chair for Council of State’s ‘preview’ today”
By Chioma Obinna Pharmaceutical industry leaders on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to prioritise pharmaceutical innovation, technology adoption, and local production of essential drug ingredients as a pathway to national development and health security. Making the call ahead of the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), Valedictory Session, and Investiture of Fellows of the Nigeria Academy … Continue reading “NAPHARM to FG: Investing in pharmaceutical innovation’ll boost economy”
Six-time champions Argentina handed Nigeria a heavy 4–0 defeat on Wednesday night in Santiago, knocking the Flying Eagles out of the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile. The result avenged Argentina’s elimination by Nigeria at the same stage two years ago when they hosted the tournament. Alejo Sarco opened scoring for the Argentines just … Continue reading “Argentina dump Nigeria out of U-20 World Cup with 4-0 thrashing”
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Security and Intelligence Subcommittee for the 2025 National Convention urged members to collaborate for a peaceful convention atmosphere. The Sub-Committee Vice-Chairman, Retired Col. Austin Akobundu, made the call at the sub-committee’s inaugural meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. Akobundu, the immediate past PDP National Organising Secretary, pledged the sub-committee’s commitment to … Continue reading “PDP security team calls for unity to ensure peaceful 2025 convention”
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) screened 176 exceptional underage candidates who scored high marks in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the screening exercise was conducted simultaneously in Abuja, Owerri and Lagos It was designed to ensure that only outstanding and well-prepared candidates … Continue reading “JAMB screens 176 underage candidates for admission”
CALABAR: OCT. 8, 2025 The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, says the best platform to strategically engage with Nigerian Diasporas who are agents of Change, innovations, investments and social transformation, is the establishment of the State Diaspora Focal Point Offices and Officers’ Summit across the Country. Governor Otu who was represented by … Continue reading “OUR DIASPORAS ARE AGENTS OF CHANGE, INNOVATIONS, INVESTMENTS AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION- Gov Bassey Otu”
•As Ansar-Ud-Deen Society reaffirms commitment to advancing education, healthcare, social welfare The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said his administration will continue to partner with faith-based organisations like the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria and Overseas for interventions in education, health and other social services for the benefit of Lagos residents. He spoke on … Continue reading “WE’LL CONTINUE TO PARTNER FAITH-BASED ORGANISATIONS ON INTERVENTIONS, SAYS SANWO-OLU”
A group of eminent Nigerians, top business leaders, clerics, and civil society advocates, have cautioned the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the organised labour movement against actions capable of undermining national economic interests, particularly concerning the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. In a joint statement signed by Atedo Peterside (CON), Khalifa … Continue reading “Kukah, Sanusi, Atedo Rally Behind Dangote Refinery, Warn Labour Against Disruption”