As Business Confidence drops to 6-month low By Babajide Komolafe Rising taxes and fuel price adjustments slowed the pace of business growth in Nigeria in January 2026, pushing business confidence to a six-month low, according to the latest Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) report released by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG). The report showed that the Current […]

The British Pound Sterling (GBP) showed a slight softening against the Nigerian Naira during the early morning trading session on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

The Nigerian Naira maintained its steady stance against the United States Dollar during early trading on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

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United States and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral commercial relations and expanding opportunities for private sector–driven economic growth

The Sokoto State Police Command has successfully foiled a cattle rustling operation in Goronyo Local Government Area, recovering a high-powered firearm, ammunition and stolen livestock following a swift, intelligence-driven operation.

By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, would on Thursday lead the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, to inaugurate the commencement of lecture of a faith-based private varsity in the State. The University, Minaret, which was owned by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community would also […]

By Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO —Fire has claimed the lives of three residents, an elderlywoman and two school-boys in Gobirawa, a densely populated area of Sokoto metropolis. The late elderly woman was a wife to late Alhaji Sodangi Gobirawa, former Group Managing Director of Lukuyawa Trading Company. According to the report, the fire was intentionally ignited […]

Controversies, confusion and outrage have continued to trail the death of a 24-year-old man identified as Patrick Peresousdei, who allegedly died six days after his release from a detention facility operated by the Bayelsa State Police Command.

The Department of State Services, DSS, yesterday, arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, on a five-count charge of terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms

The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,455 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,465 per dollar on Monday.

As preparations begin for the 2027 general elections, residents of Delta State are being urged to reject money politics and personality-based voting, and instead focus on competence, integrity, and genuine service to the people. In recent election cycles, politics driven by cash handouts, ethnic sentiment, zoning and personal loyalty has continued to undermine good governance […]

The Nigerian Press Organisation, NPO, yesterday urged President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to enact urgent measures to safeguard Nigeria’s journalism ecosystem from the dominance of unregulated global digital platforms.

The Lagos State Government has emphasised the need for thorough and well-coordinated investigations to ensure the successful prosecution of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) perpetrators.

“To the King Kosoko Royal Family / Oloja of Lagos Chieftaincy Family, there is only one Oloja-elect – Prince Abiola Olojo-Kosoko”