WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the state of New Mexico “New America”, prompting an immediate rejection from the state’s governor. Trump made the proposal on Sunday in a social media post, saying he had received suggestions that the state should be given a new name. “Many people suggested changing the name […]

Leading agro-commodities sourcing and trading company, Sunbeth Global Concepts Limited, has redeemed its N25.1 billion Series 1 Commercial Paper issued under its N200 billion Commercial Paper Programme. The redemption, completed on the notes’ maturity date of September 4, 2026, underscores the Company’s financial discipline, liquidity position and commitment to meeting its obligations to investors.Sunbeth, one […]

ABUJA — Senator Shehu Buba, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, has denied allegations linking him to bandit kingpins and sponsoring banditry in northern Nigeria, describing the claims as fabricated and politically motivated. Buba, who is the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) governorship candidate in Bauchi State, said the allegations circulating online claimed that some high-profile bandit […]

LAGOS — The Lagos Ikoyi Elite Lions Club has marked the 2026 International Literacy Day with an outreach to students at Warders Barracks, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. The club donated customised schoolbags and other educational materials to at least 25 children as part of its commitment to promoting literacy, education and community development. Speaking at […]

The dollar-to-naira exchange rate opened the new week with the naira trading at about ₦1,321.68 per US dollar at the official rate, while the parallel market rate stood at ₦1,390 per dollar for buying and ₦1,400 for selling, according to available market data.