‘We’ve done so much for Tinubu, we expect courtesy from him’ — El-Rufai’s wife
Asiya urged the government to uphold due process, warning that eroding public confidence in the rule of law could breed anarchy.
Dangote effects another cut in petrol price
•As diesel prices rises across major depots By Udeme Akpan The Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Wednesday trimmed its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by ¦ 1 per litre, even as diesel prices climbed across several petroleum depots in Lagos, reflecting mixed trends in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market. Meanwhile, the global […]
CBN: Standard N100 note remains legal tender
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that the Standard N100 note is still a legal tender and must be accepted for all transactions. The apex bank, in a statement by its Ag. Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, yesterday, said the clarification became necessary, following reports that some […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 9, 2026
The Nigerian naira traded at approximately ₦1,373.99 per United States dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Thursday, July 9, 2026, according to the latest available market data.
COFAS calls for Cooperative Development Fund in Anambra
Laments poor financing, weak governance in the sector By Cynthia Alo The Cooperative Federation of Anambra State Limited, COFAS, has called on the State Government to establish a Cooperative Development Fund, CDF, and integrate cooperatives into the state’s economic planning. COFAS also disclosed that poor access to finance, weak governance structures, and low digital literacy […]
NAICOM charges NIA to rebuild public trust in insurance
By Rosemary Iwunze Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, has charged the Nigerian Insurers Association, NIA, to lead the rebuilding of public trust in insurance as the industry enters a new phase of transformation. He gave the charge at the Investiture Ceremony of Mrs. Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu as the 27th Chairman of […]
Taraba Civil Service Commission warns job seekers against recruitment fraud
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Taraba State Civil Service Commission has warned prospective applicants to beware of fraudsters seeking to exploit the ongoing recruitment exercise by demanding money in exchange for employment opportunities. Speaking at a press briefing in Jalingo on Thursday, the Chairman of the Commission, Philip Kundilla, stressed that no official of […]
Rising cost of essentials to push more Nigerians into poverty — IMF
•Maintains forecast for Nigeria’s GDP at 4.1% in 2026, 4.3% in 2027 •Says improved macroeconomic stability supports Nigeria’s economy By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has warned that rising prices of essential goods will deepen poverty and food insecurity in Nigeria despite improved macroeconomic stability, even as it maintained growth forecasts for […]
ILC fallout: NLC engages FG over labour violations, others
Nigeria is expected to report back to the International Labour Organisation, ILO, by September on measures taken to address concerns raised
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Manmark Associates celebrates founder, Prof. Julius Onah
… Honours Legacy of Market-Driven Entrepreneurship By Chioma Gabriel Manmark Associates has paid tribute to its founder, the late Prof. Julius Onuora Onah, in commemoration of his posthumous birthday and the company’s Founder’s Day, celebrating his contributions to marketing education, entrepreneurship and business development in Nigeria. In a statement marking the occasion on July 10, […]
Is Tinubu Nigeria’s saviour? Some genuinely think so! By Olu Fasan
Recently, two weeks ago to be precise, I found myself in an ambush, facing something akin to a Spanish Inquisition. I had attended the wedding of a friend’s daughter in London. There I met some old Nigerian friends, some based in Nigeria, who I hadn’t seen for several years. We exchanged pleasantries and banters. Then, one […]
Group urges APC to follow due process in resolving Ondo NASS Primary disputes
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The United Advocacy Group (UAG) has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to adhere to constitutional and legal procedures in resolving disputes arising from its National Assembly primaries in Ondo State. In a statement signed by its Coordinator, Samuel Ajayi, the group called on the APC National Working Committee (NWC) and […]
Lagos rescues unconscious pregnant woman, hands mother, baby to Plateau govt
By Chioma Obinna A 22-year-old pregnant woman found unconscious on a Lagos street has been rescued from the brink of death, delivered of a healthy baby girl and reunited with the Plateau State Government in what officials described as another success story of the Lagos State emergency healthcare intervention programme. The woman, identified as Tingni […]
Supreme Court goes fully digital, ditches paper records to curb tampering
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri On April 23, Vanguard Law & Human Rights highlighted some of the challenges plaguing the Nigerian judiciary, chief among them the judiciary’s continued reliance on analogue systems. This factor, it noted, was partly responsible for the slow pace of justice administration in the country — a situation that breeds widespread public dissatisfaction […]
Kaduna North APC: Kaka dissolves campaign council, launches new support platform
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Hon. Abdulazeez Kaka has dissolved his House of Representatives primary election campaign council and unveiled a new political platform, Team Kaka for Renewed Hope, aimed at promoting reconciliation and strengthening the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna North Federal Constituency. The development was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the […]
