Benue targets share of N68bn juice concentrate market
…as Bensono begins production By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue Investment and Property Company, BIPC, has announced the commencement of full production at the Bensono Fruits Juice Processing Factory in Makurdi, a development expected to boost farmers’ income and position the state in Nigeria’s multi-billion Naira juice concentrate market. The breakthrough followed a successful final […]
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 12, 2026
The naira traded with slight fluctuations against the United States dollar on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market as traders monitored forex liquidity and demand pressures.
AltBank unveils non-interest financing to boost local drug production
By Babajide Komolafe Against the backdrop of Africa’s heavy dependence on imported medicines, The Alternative Bank has intensified efforts to support local pharmaceutical manufacturing in Nigeria through specialised non interest financing targeted at industrial pharmacists and healthcare operators. The move comes as Africa continues to bear about 25 per cent of the global disease burden […]
2027: Onitsha residents back Peter Obi
Residents of the Onitsha community in Anambra State have expressed support for the presidential aspiration of Peter Obi in the 2027 general elections. The residents, comprising mothers, fathers, and youths from both Onitsha North and Onitsha South Local Government Areas, weekend, demonstrated solidarity with Obi and endorsed his presidential ambition. According to them, Obi, who […]
Nigeria records 1,326 attacks, 28 journalists dead in 9 years — Report
Nigeria has recorded 1,326 press freedom violations and 28 deaths of journalists over a nine-year period, according to a report by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, CJID, underscoring ongoing concerns over the safety of media practitioners in the country.
Group, A4BAT, hails Tinubu’s economic policies, seeks continued support
The Advocates for Bola Ahmed Tinubu (A4BAT) has urged Nigerians to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu to continue his economic strides in the country.
NESG raises fresh concern over Nigeria’s debt burden
By Babajide Komolafe Fresh concerns have emerged over Nigeria’s debt burden with the outlook for 2026 indicating new borrowings at about N29 trillion. Giving its verdict on the debt situation, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Nigeria’s foremost economic think-tank, in the May 2026 edition of its Debt Burden Monitor released yesterday, said that debt pressure […]
Religious coalition on AI sets AGI agenda for FG
“Tools are begining to replace souls. But they do not serve repentance, salvation, and so on”
2027: Ughelli South united forum, Ughievwen leaders endorse Gbagi for Assembly Seat
Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the aegis of the Ughelli South United Forum and Ughievwen Leaders have endorsed Chief Emuobo Gbagi as their preferred aspirant for the Delta State House of Assembly, Ughelli South Constituency, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made on Sunday during a stakeholders’ meeting held […]
2027: Wike, Fubara’s rivalry deepens
The renewed political tension between Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State…
AMVCA 2026: How fashion, emotional speeches, anti-piracy calls defined African cinema’s biggest night
African cinema’s biggest night may be over, but the standout moments from this year’s Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards still linger in the minds of the hundreds who filled venue of the event in Lagos.
