Nigeria, Africa seek stronger migration governance at UN forum

Nigeria, Africa seek stronger migration governance at UN forum

By Juliet Umeh Nigeria has called for stronger global cooperation, practical migration systems and increased investment in migrant protection and diaspora engagement at the just concluded International Migration Review Forum, IMRF 2026, held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Speaking on behalf of Nigeria and the African Group during high-level sessions of the […]
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 8, 2026

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 8, 2026

The Nigerian Naira traded within a relatively stable range against the United States Dollar on Friday, May 8, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market, as traders monitored forex liquidity and Central Bank interventions.

Group urges Plateau residents to expose terror networks

Group urges Plateau residents to expose terror networks

The Plateau Peace Advocates for Good Governance and Social Stability, PPAGGSS, has condemned the recent terrorist attack on mourners in Plateau State, urging citizens to support the state government and security agencies in ensuring that the perpetrators are arrested and prosecuted.

PLATEAU 2027: APC strengthens hold as support grows for Mutfwang

PLATEAU 2027: APC strengthens hold as support grows for Mutfwang

WITH political activities gradually gathering momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, indications have emerged that Governor Caleb Mutfwang of the All Progressives Congress, APC, is consolidating his position in Plateau State, amid growing support from residents, political stakeholders and community leaders who point to governance performance and political realignments as factors strengthening his re-election […]

Beta Glass reports robust first-quarter profit despite revenue decline

Beta Glass reports robust first-quarter profit despite revenue decline

As part of its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and delivering high-performance packaging solutions while promoting environmental responsibility, Beta Glass Plc has released its unaudited interim results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a profit after tax of N7.85 billion and also maintained a solid balance sheet, with total equity rising […]

Delineation: Statements attributed to Okumagba, others raise national security concerns – UIY

Delineation: Statements attributed to Okumagba, others raise national security concerns – UIY

The Ugbarajor Itsekiri Youths Worldwide, UIY, has called on the federal government, through the relevant security agencies, to invite Olorogun Victor Okumagba and other individuals, who addressed the press on May 4, 2026, saying statements attributed to them during the media parley, raise serious national security concerns. The Itsekiri youth body, opined that a section […]

‘Nigeria now working’, Shettima insists

‘Nigeria now working’, Shettima insists

Vice President Kashim Shettima, yestersday returned presidential nomination and expression of interest forms on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, formally entering the incumbent into the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential primary race, on the last day designated for the submission of such documents….

Plateau: Killings won’t continue — Mutfwang

Plateau: Killings won’t continue — Mutfwang

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, has assured residents that the wave of killings and violence across parts of the state would soon come to an end, declaring that his administration wass intensifying efforts to restore peace and security.

Taraba: How I’m handling LG autonomy — Kefas

Taraba: How I’m handling LG autonomy — Kefas

Governor Kefas Agbu of Taraba State, has explained his approach to implementing local government autonomy, saying the local council has been granted financial autonomy but is being supervised. 

Court hears suit seeking to stop Jonathan’s 2027 bid today

Court hears suit seeking to stop Jonathan’s 2027 bid today

A Federal High Court in Abuja will today hear a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election, amid renewed debate over constitutional term limits and growing speculation about his possible political return.

Farmers accuse banks of diverting agric funds to real estate

Farmers accuse banks of diverting agric funds to real estate

By Cynthia AloA former Chairman of the Agriculture and Non-Oil Group of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Prince Wale Oyekoya, opened a can of worms on the financial institution in Nigeria, Thursday, when he accused them of diverting funds meant for agricultural development into the real estate sector. Oyekoya, who is also the […]