Naira appreciates to N1,403/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan LAGOS — The naira appreciated to N1,403 per dollar in the parallel market on Friday from N1,407 on Thursday. However, the currency depreciated to N1,337 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira weakened […]
FCT emergency department rescues 2 from collapsed Kubwa building
Isa said that the trapped ground-floor residents were rescued following a swift response to an 11:38 a.m distress call.
Canada increases proof of funds for Nigerians, other foreign students
Canada has increased the amount of money international students must show when applying for a study permit, with the new financial requirement taking effect on September 1, 2026.
‘Tinubu not an average politician’ — Duke rallies opposition for unity
The PRP candidate said the opposition would struggle to defeat Tinubu if political parties and their candidates remained divided, stressing that the advantage of incumbency gives the ruling party significant leverage during elections.
2027: Group demands 5% APC campaign slots for Diaspora
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — President of the Nigerian Community in Turkey and Chairman of the Tinubu Diaspora Support Group, Prince Emre Margboh, has urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to allocate at least five per cent of its 2027 presidential campaign structure to credible Diaspora representatives. Margboh, in a statement on […]
NPC Chairman, Aminu Wushishi, is dead
Chairman of the National Population Commission, NPC, Dr. Aminu Wushishi, has died.
