Nigerian newspapers review: Opposition parties lash Yari over ‘APC’ll rule beyond 2031’ vow
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with opposition parties and some stakeholders lashing out at the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, APC-PCC, Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, over his comments that the ruling party would win the 2027 presidential polls and rule the country beyond 2031.
May & Baker warns investors against fraudulent investment scheme
By Chukwunonso Okolo May & Baker Nigeria Plc has warned against fraudulent investment schemes described as M&B Equity Stake, which are being circulated on the internet and promising daily or guaranteed returns. May & Baker disclosed this in a statement signed by Mrs Adetoun Abiru, for Marina Nominees Limited, the Company Secretary. The Company urged […]
Chinese imports from Nigeria jump 81% to $2.25bn after zero-tariff policy
By Efe Onodjae Chinese imports from Nigeria surged by 81 per cent year-on-year, YoY to $2.25 billion in the first half of 2026, following China’s implementation of a zero-tariff policy on products from 53 African countries, including Nigeria. The Consul General of China in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, disclosed this at the 2026 Nigeria International New […]
E-payment transaction volume falls 9.2%, value rises to N1,053trn
•POS transactions fall 20%, value drops to N59.3trn •ATM transaction value jumps 64.6% to N26.3trn By Babajide Komolafe Electronic payment transactions, via six channels, recorded a 2.85 per cent, year-on-year, YoY increase in value to N1.053 quadrillion in the first quarter of 2026, Q1’26 from N1.024 quadrillion in the same period of 2025, Q1’25. This […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 25, 2026
The Nigerian naira remained relatively stable against the United States dollar on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as traders continued to monitor developments in the official and parallel foreign exchange markets.
Maulud: Sardaunan Gombe urges prayers for peace, unity
The Sardaunan Gombe and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, has felicitated Muslims in Gombe State, Nigeria and beyond on the occasion of Eid-ul-Maulud, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). In a goodwill message, Gwamna urged Muslims to use the occasion to reflect on and emulate the […]
