England ‘can beat any opponent’ at World Cup, says Rice
"We believe that if we can do that from the opening minute, with the players that we also have to come on and finish the game, we can beat any opponent in the world.
Petrol depot prices fall in Lagos as Dangote holds firm
•Rain Oil leads cuts with N18/litre reduction •Diesel prices crash by up to N70/litre By Udeme Akpan Depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, eased across several terminals in Lagos yesterday as petroleum marketers adjusted prices amid shifting supply dynamics in Nigeria’s downstream oil market. The latest market data showed a […]
NDC hands Okigwe South Reps ticket to female engineer Duruibe
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC has elected Engr. Queen Oluchi Duruibe as its candidate for the Okigwe South Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, in a move widely seen as a strong endorsement of youth participation and women’s leadership in politics. Her emergence underscores the party’s commitment to expanding […]
Fidson hails BoI, EIB roles in expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing
By Etop Ekanem Fidson Healthcare Plc has commended the Bank of Industry (BoI) for providing concessionary financing that has supported the growth of pharmaceutical manufacturing in Nigeria. The commendation followed a visit by delegations from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and BoI to Fidson’s manufacturing facility in Sango-Ota, Ogun State. The visit was part of the […]
Nwosu commends Wike over infrastructure development in Abuja
Former Chief of Staff to a former Imo State governor, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, has praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for what he described as remarkable infrastructural development across Abuja.
Mudslide cuts off access to Obudu Ranch Resort
By Emma Una CALABAR — A section of the road leading to the Obudu Ranch Resort in northern Cross River State has been cut off following a mudslide triggered by torrential rainfall in the area. The collapse occurred when part of a hillside gave way and crashed onto the road connecting the resort base to […]
Nigeria loses N3.2trn annually to transport inefficiencies — Expert
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa There are indications that Nigeria loses N3.2 trillion annually ($4billion) to transport inefficiencies, including gridlock, poor modal integration and logistics fragmentation. The Chairman of Global Transport Policy (GTP), Dr. Oluwasegun Musa, said this in his remark at the 2026 Annual GTP conference in Lagos. He said that the country’s logistics cost as a […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 23, 2026
The Nigerian naira traded at relatively stable levels against the United States dollar on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets, as market participants continued to monitor liquidity conditions and foreign exchange demand.
Terrorism financing, arms supply major security challenge — Anthony Sani
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Former Secretary-General of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Anthony Sani, has identified the sources of funding and weapons for terrorist groups as one of the most critical challenges confronting Nigeria’s efforts to tackle insecurity. Speaking on the increasing sophistication of terrorist operations, Sani said the persistent question of how insurgents acquire arms […]
SEC partners Rwanda to accelerate African market integration
By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rwanda’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA), aimed at deepening cooperation and accelerating integration of African capital markets. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, Director-General of SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, stressed the need for greater collaboration among African markets. […]
Why smuggling persists across Nigeria’s borders
As Customs seizes 870 smuggled vehicles worth N3.88bn in 15 months By Efe Onodjae Stakeholders in the automobile and maritime sectors have identified delays and high clearing costs as major reasons Nigerian car importers patronise neighbouring countries’ ports and also resort to smuggling. Data from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) show that no fewer than 870 […]
We are endangered species: Robbers with military precision attack Asaba phone dealers
•Millions lost, livelihoods shattered By Egufe Yafugborhi The streets of Asaba’s once-bustling gadget district have taken on the feel of a war zone. Shops that once hummed with the chatter of haggling customers now stand eerily quiet. Roller shutters crash down by 6pm, two hours earlier than just weeks ago. And behind every counter, nervous […]
Disability Inclusion: NBA Lawyers’ Forum hails landmark policy
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has recorded a major milestone with the adoption of its Disability Inclusion Policy, which institutionalises accessibility, reasonable accommodation, non-discrimination and equal participation within the legal profession.
Honour terms of your visa, US Mission warns Nigerians
•Restates warning against overstay By Nkiruka Nnorom United States Mission in Nigeria has reminded Nigerian travellers to strictly comply with US immigration laws, saying adherence to visa terms was key to protecting future travel and study opportunities. The reminder, shared under the hashtags #VisaWiseTravelSmart, comes amid ongoing efforts by the US to curb visa overstays […]
Starmer: Presidency, Peter Obi bicker over call for Tinubu’s resignation
THE Presidency and the presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for the 2027 elections, Peter Obi, were yesterday locked in a war of words over the resignation of British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer.
Full details: One injured as suspected bomb explodes in Lagos
A suspected Improvised Explosive Device, IED, yesterday detonated beneath a parked vehicle in the Oke Mushin area of Lagos, injuring the owner and causing panic among residents.
