By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,530 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,537 per dollar on Wednesday. Likewise the Naira appreciated to N1,490 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 […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni, Victor Ahiuma-Young and Johnbosco Agbakwuru Following the devastating inferno that gutted Afriland Towers, a six-storey commercial building on Broad Street, Lagos Island on Tuesday, six additional victims were confirmed dead yesterday, after the initial four persons on the fateful day. Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Speaker, Lagos State […]

President Bola Tinubu is set to visit Kaduna State on Friday, September 19, for a one-day trip.

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has said that Africa does not seek charity but authentic collaboration founded on mutual respect, fairness, and shared values.

WAOGRAN noted that its assessment followed months of industry monitoring, field reporting, and stakeholder engagement across the region.

As part of Nigeria’s Independence anniversary celebrations, the Independent Newspapers Limited, publishers of Daily Independent, Saturday Independent and Sunday Independent, will on Thursday, October 9, 2025 mark the 70th anniversary of Free Universal Primary Education. The milestone commemorative event, which will take place at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, will be chaired by […]

The Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) will present a new edition of its quarterly theatre showcase, TALP X, on Saturday, 20 September 2025, at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos.

By Peter Egwuatu United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has recorded N335.53 billion Profit After Tax, PAT in the half-year ended June 30, 2025, H1’25,  representing a growth by 6.06%  from N316.36billion recorded in the same period 2024,H1’24.   The audited financials released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on  Thursday, showed that at the end of […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo At the heart of today’s most urgent human rights struggles—gender inequality, systemic exploitation, and the climate crisis—voices like that of Dr. Jennifer Heaven Mike-Oworodo are leading the call for accountability and reform. A legal scholar, global advocate, and distinguished professor, Dr. Mike-Oworodo is shaping conversations that demand both courage and systemic change. […]

The Benue State Government has appealed to striking Non Academic Staff of the Moses Adasu University, formerly Benue State University, BSU, Makurdi to call off its industrial action to enable an amicable resolution of the disputed issues.