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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]