Why laptops may become more expensive in Nigeria
…Global PC shipments fall 4.9% to 68.2m units in Q2 2026By Juliet Ume For many Nigerians preparing for a new academic session, entrepreneurs running digital businesses and professionals working from home, owning a laptop is no longer a luxury. It has become an important tool for learning, work and running a business. However, buying one […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 29, 2026
The Nigerian Naira opened trading on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, maintaining relative stability against the United States dollar across both the official Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market.
Group vows to resist move to remove lone female LG Chairperson in Bayelsa
Centre for Women’s Rights and Development Initiative, under the leadership of Dr. Mrs. Marilyn Damian Okoro, has alleged the intimidation and alleged plans to suspend and remove the elected Chairperson of Sagbama Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs. Alice Allen Tangi.
Publishers say NERDC’s textbook fee cut fails to address core concerns
The Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) has said the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council’s (NERDC) reduction of textbook assessment and ranking fees does not address the fundamental concerns surrounding the controversial book ranking policy. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its Executive Secretary, Rotimi Iyiola, the association said although the fee reduction acknowledged stakeholders’ […]
PTI political meeting was peaceful, says Delta gov’s aide
The Executive Assistant (Political) to Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Barr. Jennifer Adasen, has described the Delta Central political meeting held at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Conference Centre, Warri, as generally peaceful and successful.
Court voids Reps’ N72.6bn compensation directive against Seplat, says judicial powers usurped
By Innocent Anaba A Federal High Court in Lagos has set aside a directive by the House of Representatives Committee ordering Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited, SEPNU, to pay N72.624 billion as compensation to communities over alleged oil spill incidents, holding that the National Assembly exceeded its constitutional powers. The court held that the directive […]
