Pound to Naira exchange rate today, January 13, 2026
The British Pound has shown a slight uptick in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) today, January 13, 2026, as the Naira continues to navigate a period of moderate volatility.
Cambridge Miller varsity, Nigerian Institute partner for executive training
IN a landmark moment for Nigerian institutional excellence, the Institute for Corporate and Sustainable Development, INCOS-DE, has secured a prestigious partnership with Cambridge University’s Moller Institute, catapulting the organization onto the world stage.
This is most trying moment of my life — Widow of late Bayelsa dep gov
By Samuel Oyadongha Yenagoa —Widow of the late Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Mrs. Beatrice Ewhrudjakpo, has described the sudden death of her husband as the most trying moment of her life. Beatrice, a lawyer, when she was visited by a delegation of the Association of Women Against Gender Based Violence led by its President, […]
Suspected generator fume kills family of 6 in Rivers
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT—Suspected generator fume has killed six members of a family in Rivers State.The incident was reported at Ogale community in Eleme Local Government Area of the state on Sunday. It was gathered that the six members of the family, including four children and their parents slept Saturday night but did not […]
12 killed in Yangoji- Abuja auto crash, FRSC confirms
By Favour Ulebor Abuja—The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has confirmed a multiple vehicle accident that claimed the lives of 12 persons at Gada Biyu along the Yangoji-Abuja corridor. In a statement, yesterday, Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer, Mr. Olusegun Ogungbemide, said the crash occurred about 11.45a.m., on January 11, 2026. According […]
UNESCO renews UNILAG don Suraj’s global university network leadership
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has formally renewed Professor Olunifesi Suraj global leadership role in the UNITWIN Cooperation Programme
Akran of Badagry dies at 89
THE ancient town of Badagry, in Lagos State, was thrown into mourning, as the paramount ruler of the Badagry Kingdom and Permanent Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, Oba Babatunde Akran, joined his ancestors at the age of 89.
Education reforms: FG, ASUU to unveil new agreement
The federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, will tomorrow formalise a new agreement that will improve the quality of the university educational system and ensure stability. The Federal Ministry of Education in a statement issued on Sunday, said the ceremony would be held at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, Conference […]
Youths raise alarm over fresh terror attacks in Plateau
Youths in Plateau State under the aegis of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, BYM, have dismissed claims by the Plateau State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, of poisoning and shooting of cattle in Riyom and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas, describing the allegations as inconsistent with available intelligence reports.
Security lockdown at Kano Govt House over Gov Yusuf’s rumoured APC defection
Heavy security presence was yesterday observed around the Kano State Government House amid widespread reports of an alleged plan by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to defect from the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
How manufacturing sector can grow in 2026 — Experts
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector stands at a critical crossroads as industry stakeholders project improved performance in 2026, following a modest recovery in the second half of 2025.
