•Urges Nigerians to protect currency By Emma Ujah, Abuja Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has launched the CBN Naira Ambassadors Club, a campaign aimed at promoting respect for and proper handling of the Naira among young Nigerians. Speaking at the inauguration of the club, comprising secondary school students in […]

The naira continued to trade within a relatively stable range against the United States dollar on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets.

ByElizabeth Adegbesan  Net Foreign exchange (forex) into the economy fell  by 24 per cent, month-on-month, MoM to $6.92 billion in February from $9.22 billion recorded the previous month.  The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN disclosed this in its monthly economic report for February 2026. The report showed that  the decline in net forex was driven by […]

Onanuga argued that several government initiatives have delivered tangible benefits to citizens, citing infrastructure projects, student loans and credit facilities for workers as examples.

Those who know him describe a man living under considerable personal pressure and expressing deep fears about his safety, making his disappearance all the more alarming.

By Henry Obetta The Nigerian Marketing Research Association, NiMRA, has called for stronger collaboration between government institutions and research professionals to promote data-driven policymaking and improve governance outcomes in the country. President of NiMRA, Mr. Seyi Adeoye, made the call on Wednesday at the association’s international conference in Lagos, with the theme, ‘Consumer and Social […]

According to Onjeh, Nigeria’s highly centralised policing system has struggled to effectively respond to the country’s growing security challenges despite its vast population and geographical size.

Celebrities shouldn’t be dragged for their political choices – Music Exec, Motolani Alake

According to him, the perceived inaction from the centre has emboldened political actors who allegedly invoke “federal might” to intimidate opponents and destabilise the state’s political environment.

The National Association of Seadogs, NAS, and the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, have intensified the campaign against reckless driving and avoidable accidents in Akwa Ibom State with sensitisation and distribution of safety tools to commercial drivers in Eket Local Government Area, LGA. The FRSC partnership with the Atlantic Shores Deck, Eket Chapter of NAS, […]

By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — The Delta State Government has directed the immediate desilting and clearing of drainage channels and canals across vulnerable communities following warnings of possible flooding in the state. In compliance with the directive, Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Olorogun John Nani, alongside the Commission’s Managing […]

The Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ebonyi State, Prince Enyinnaya Alum Udensi, has urged members of the public to disregard the purported resignations of its former party executives, saying it is a subtle cover-up for their suspension from the party.

The Managing Director of the Nigeria Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), Hon. Yazid Shehu Danfulani, has called on farmers, agribusiness owners, and stakeholders across the agricultural value chain to take advantage of agricultural insurance schemes designed to protect their investments and strengthen the nation’s agricultural sector. Hon. Danfulani stated that the initiative is in line with […]

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised concerns over the sharp decline in bank credit to the manufacturing sector, warning that the development could undermine industrial growth, worsen unemployment and jeopardise the implementation of the Nigeria Industrial Policy (NIP) 2025.

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — The District Head of Makarfi, Alhaji Adamu Abdullahi, has said the reconstruction and modernization of General Hospital, Makarfi, by the Kaduna State Government has ended more than four decades of neglect and significantly improved healthcare delivery in the area. The traditional ruler said the intervention has enhanced access to quality […]