Nigeria’s current account surplus rises 46% to $4.98bn
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday said the nation’s current account surplus grew year-on-year (YoY) by 46 percent to $4.98 billion in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26). The apex bank disclosed this in its Balance of Payments (BoP) report for Q1’26 noting that the current account surplus also grew quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) […]
Benue boat mishap: N-HYPPADEC donates life jackets, N1.6m to grieving Daudu community
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has donated 50 life jackets and cash support worth N1.6 million to Daudu community in Mbalagh Council Ward of Makurdi Local Government Area, LGA, following last Saturday’s boat mishap that claimed about 11 lives. The tragic incident occurred at about 7pm when […]
Alleged N1.3bn fraud: Mr P’s absence stalls trial
The continued hearing in the trial of Jude Okoye, the manager of the defunct music group, P-Square, before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, was stalled, yesterday due to the absence of Peter (Mr. P), who was billed to be cross-examined by the defence team.
One month later: Oriire school children, teachers still missing
Timelines OF The Oriire school abduction crisis •May 15, 2026: Terrorists abduct pupils and teachers in Oriire•May 17, 2026: IGP visits affected communities.•May 18, 2026: Abducted teacher beheaded by kidnappers.•May 18, 2026: Tinubu condemns killing, orders intensified rescue efforts.•May 30, 2026: Makinde visits Oriire community.May 31, 2026: FG delegation visits Oriire.•June 1, 2026: Teachers embark […]
DELSUTH Consultants begin indefinite strike over chairman’s dismissal
By Chioma Obinna Healthcare services at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), were on Thursday brought to a standstill following the commencement of a total and indefinite strike by medical consultants over what they described as the “victimisation” of their chairman and the government’s failure to honour agreements reached with the association. The Medical […]
Edo govt reaffirms commitment to transparent governance, infrastructure devt
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transparent governance and infrastructure development as journalists were taken on an extensive tour of ongoing road, flyover and erosion-control projects across Edo South Senatorial District, showcasing what officials described as the tangible impact of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration. The media tour, organised by the Edo State […]
