​The Nigerian Naira opened the second week of January 2026 with continued fluctuations across the various trading windows, as market participants monitor the latest liquidity injections from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Socio-cultural group, Voice of Warri Kingdom Women, has condemned the violent attack on Ogidigben community in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, describing it as an unlawful invasion. The group’s representative, Vivian Eric Mene, in a statement, lamented that during the attack, the homes of a community leader, Chief Captain Okpeyor Daje, […]

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has disclosed that Bank Verification Number (BVN) enrolments rose by 6.8 per cent year-on-year to 67.8 million as at December 2025, up from 63.5 million recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. In a statement published on its website, NIBSS attributed the growth to stronger policy enforcement […]

By Godwin Oritse The Federal Government has directed all shipping companies and airlines operating in Nigeria to submit their cargo manifests through the National Single Window, NSW, platform, in a move aimed at strengthening cargo tracking, improving transparency and enhancing trade facilitation. The directive, issued through the Ministry of Finance, marks a significant shift from the […]

By Adedayo Showemimo, Fashion Correspondent In an increasingly competitive Nigerian fashion landscape, emerging designer Mercy Ebube Kayode, founder of Royale Artelier, is developing a distinct voice rooted in Afro-contemporary aesthetics. Her recent release, “The AFRIQ Collection” presents a considered exploration of texture, colour interplay, and culturally influenced design narratives. The collection demonstrates a growing confidence […]