Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 25, 2026
The naira traded relatively stable against the United States dollar on Thursday, June 25, 2026, across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets as market participants continued to monitor liquidity conditions and foreign exchange supply.
FG, GENCOs sustain disagreement over electricity sector debt
•We are already settling the debts amounting N4trn – FG•It’s N7trn, no payment has happened – GENCOs By Ediri Ejoh The Federal Government has said it is offsetting the power sector’s debt, which it said has risen to about N4 trillion. This came as the Generation Companies, GENCOs, fault the claims, insisting that the sector […]
Stakeholders back Lagos community service, offender rehabilitation
By Henry Ojelu Stakeholders in Lagos State’s justice sector have called for the wider application of community service orders, increased funding, and stronger partnerships to enhance offender rehabilitation and reduce pressure on correctional facilities. The call was made at the Stakeholders’ Sensitization Programme on the Community Service Scheme organised by the Community Service Unit of […]
Nigeria will sustain global partnerships on environmental sustainability — Onuigbo
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Nigeria will continue to support international partnerships and protocols aimed at climate change mitigation, environmental sustainability and energy transition, the newly inaugurated President of GLOBE Legislators, Sam Onuigbo, has said. Onuigbo gave the assurance in his acceptance speech after assuming office during the 35th anniversary celebration of GLOBE International held at the […]
UNILAG Students Secure Sponsors, Sell Out TEDxUNILAG 2.0 conference
By Godwin Oritse A team of students from the University of Lagos successfully delivered the second edition of TEDxUNILAG in just 44 days, securing the support of several corporate partners and recording a sell-out of its early ticket categories ahead of the final ticket sales. The second edition of TEDxUNILAG has emerged as a notable […]
LPPC suspends Mike Ozekhome’s SAN rank
Foremost constitutional lawyer and human rights crusader, Professor Mike Ozekhome, has been relieved of the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN.
Naira down to N1,385/$ in parallel market
THE Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,385 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,380 per dollar on Tuesday.
2027: Why Seriake Dickson’s NDC can’t be a viable ruling party
Senator Seriake Dickson, founder and leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, and the duo of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, the party’s presidential flagbearer and running mate, are in a marriage of convenience. Obi and Kwankwaso were like a driver in need of a vehicle; Dickson’s NDC was a vehicle in need of a driver. […]
2027: Nobody gives power, you must take it — Wike tells PDP candidates
Drawing on his own political journey, Wike urged aspirants not to be intimidated by pressure, arrests or legal battles, arguing that political success is often forged through adversity.
Self-medication worsening liver disease crisis, experts warn Nigerians
By Chioma Obinna Medical experts have raised the alarm over the growing culture of self-medication in Nigeria, warning that the dangerous practice is fueling liver-related diseases and putting millions at risk of irreversible organ damage. The experts said indiscriminate use of painkillers, antibiotics and herbal mixtures, often without proper diagnosis or medical supervision has become […]
FG orders banks, others to freeze assets of terrorism financiers
The Federal Government yesterday directed financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professions to maintain full compliance with sanctions obligations by freezing the assets of terrorists financiers.
