The Nigerian naira traded at relatively stable levels against the United States dollar on Monday, June 22, 2026, as the official and parallel foreign exchange markets continued to maintain a narrow spread.

By Peter Egwuatu  After the sustained rally recorded in the previous weeks of May 2026, profit-taking by investors last week have taken toll on the Nigerian stock market. Analysts noted that the profit-taking was mostly in major blue chip and mid-cap companies that had paid dividends to their shareholders. A review of activity on the Nigeria […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Government has commended the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) for its continued support and solidarity with the state, while calling for stronger collaboration on critical infrastructure and water safety initiatives. Speaking on behalf of Governor Hyacinth Alia while receiving the Managing Director and Chief Executive […]

By Kingsley Chukwuka Public discussions and concerns are mounting over the stability of mining policies and sustainable development in Taraba State following a recent suspension announcement circulating within the industry. ​The full text of the report and perspective from industry stakeholders details the situation below: “​We have followed with concern the recent reports and public […]

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Sokoto State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has intensified efforts to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and improve health outcomes across the state with a renewed community engagement drive targeting maternal mortality and low immunisation coverage. The initiative featured an orientation and sensitisation workshop for Ward Development Committees (WDCs) on […]

ValueJet has reaffirmed its commitment to safety, operational excellence and human capital development as its aircraft maintenance engineers commenced participation in Boeing’s Advanced Technical Training Programme for Nigerian airline engineers. The programme officially began in Lagos on June 16, providing intensive training for ValueJet engineers on the Boeing 737 Next-Generation (737NG) aircraft. The training, scheduled […]

Nigerians living in the United Kingdom have praised the federal government over reforms in the country’s passport application process, saying the introduction of the contactless renewal system has dramatically cut waiting times from several months to as few as five days. Speaking from different cities across the UK, diaspora Nigerians described the new system as […]

By Godwin Oritse In a move to strengthen human capacity development in Nigeria’s maritime sector, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITC-ILO) in Turin, Italy. In a statement by Edward Osagie, Deputy Director / Head Public […]

Bejide insisted that the exercise did not reflect the genuine wishes and aspirations of the people of Ekiti State

A fresh petition before INEC has sought to reopen an investigation into the educational qualifications President Bola Tinubu

.urges religious leaders to keep praying for Nigeria By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- THE Paramount Ruler of Garki Chiefdom in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, His Royal Highness, HRH, Alh. (Dr) Usman Nga Kupi, Sa’Peyi of Garki, weekend, played host to the delegation of the Founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (Deeper […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit, MSSNLagos, has called on the Federal Government to create special courts in order to expedite the prosecution of kidnapping, terrorism and banditry cases in Nigeria. Newly elected Amir (President) of MSSNLagos, Dr. Ajibola Salami, made the call on Monday, during a press […]

David Umahi said leaders of the South-East are exploring political solutions that could help secure the release of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu

There are strong indications that the 39 abducted schoolchildren and seven teachers may regain their freedom any time soon

“About 140 Trusts have been funded, either fully or partly, but are we having that impact in these communities? The answer is no”