The Nigerian naira traded with mixed performance against the United States dollar on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, as the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) remained relatively stable while the parallel market recorded a slight weakening.

“There was a sense of injustice within the squad,” Belgium’s Nicolas Raskin said. “We were determined to respond on the field”

By Rosemary Iwunze As the insurance recapitalisation deadline of July 31st 2026 draws near, the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, has stated that it will not re-license any company with outstanding claims.  In a letter to all Managing Director/CEOs of insurance companies, issued yesterday, titled: “Regulatory Directive – Settlement of Discharged Claims as A Precondition for Re-Licensing […]

Following graduation, he participated in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and was deployed to Anambra State, where he completed his mandatory one-year national service.

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government (FG) incurred an electricity tariff subsidy obligation of N358.32 billion in the first quarter of 2026 as it continued to bridge the gap between cost-reflective electricity tariffs and the rates paid by consumers, according to the latest report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The Commission, in its […]

By Jimoh Babatunde Beta Glass Plc says it has contributed over N1 trillion to Nigeria’s economy in the last 10 years, reaffirming its commitment to expanding investments, sustainable manufacturing and shareholder value. At its 52nd Annual General Meeting in Lagos, shareholders approved key resolutions, including the reconstitution of the Board of Directors. According to an independent […]

•IPMAN targets sub-N800/litre By Udeme Akpan &  Obas Esiedesa Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market witnessed another round of price reductions on Monday, with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and several major fuel marketers lowering depot prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, and diesel. This development comes at the backdrop of pressures from the Federal […]

Speaking on the proposal, IA-Foundation founder, Ibironke Adeagbo, said: “Every child who leaves school before completing their education represents lost human potential.

By Ayo Onikoyi Stretford Hill Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s institutions by sponsoring the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lagos Branch Law Week as a Bronze Sponsor, saying strong legal and regulatory systems are essential for sustainable infrastructure development. The conference, themed “Lawyering in the Digital Age: Navigating Technology, Justice & Innovation,” […]

Business leader and author Olorogun Efe Mrakpor has announced the release of his new book, ‘Your Mind, Your Future’

Founder of SnappyExchange and SnappyPay, Olaide Alim, has urged African startup founders to complement business vision with technical knowledge as the continent’s digital finance, e-commerce and technology sectors continue to expand. Alim said the fast-changing technology industry requires founders to understand the technical foundations of the products they build, enabling them to make informed decisions, […]

Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, said yesterday the federal government has reduced the import tariffs on used vehicles from 15 per cent to five and on brand-new vehicles from 20 per cent to 10.

CONFERENCE of the West African College of Physicians, WACP, yesterday, urged government at all levels to strengthen the health system or risk worsening the ongoing migration of skilled medical professionals…

RESIDENTS, motorists and business owners along the Berger/Kirikiri corridor, yesterday, blamed the worsening traffic congestion on the Mile 2-Apapa expressway on the proliferation of container terminals in the area, saying the facilities have become the major source of the persistent gridlock.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja will today hear substantive appeals seeking to set aside the judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deregister African Democratic Congress, ADC, and four other political parties.