Iran receives first revenue from Strait of Hormuz tolls, says official
The Strait of Hormuz, a key energy chokepoint, has become a major flashpoint since the outbreak of the Middle East war on February 28.
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2027: Hayatu-Deen joins Atiku, Obi, Amaechi in ADC presidential race
In a statement he signed, Hayatu-Deen said his decision was driven by the deepening strain on Nigerians and the urgent need for experienced leadership to steady the country.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 23, 2026
The Nigerian Naira displayed a slight softening against the US Dollar in the early trading hours of Thursday, April 23, 2026, across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets.
Chinese language can open global opportunities for Nigerians – Envoy
The Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy and Director of the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria (CCCIN), Yang Jianxing, has encouraged Nigerians to learn Mandarin, saying it can expand access to international opportunities and strengthen ties between Nigeria and China.
FG unveils measures to tackle civil service compensation bottlenecks
For decades, Nigeria’s public service welfare architecture has carried a quiet but persistent burden – slow-moving compensation processes
Nigeria courts UK investors, signals readiness at trade mission
Nigeria has intensified its push for foreign capital, using the UK–Nigeria Trade and Investment Mission in Abuja to signal a reform-driven economy ready to attract and retain investors.
Stronger regional collaboration critical to enhanced social security — Bagudu
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA — Nigeria’s Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has called for deeper West African cooperation and more effective communication frameworks to strengthen social security systems and widen protection coverage across the sub-region. Speaking at a 2-Day International Social Security Association (ISSA) West Africa Technical Seminar 2026, hosted […]
‘Where is your cooler of food?’ – Weird demands at postgraduate defences
“I was given the mandate to provide refreshment and drinks. Besides the supervisor, other workers in the department were also taken care of”
Foreign inflows jump 78% on NGX amid rising outflows
Retail transactions dipped by 1.30 % to N541.37bn from N548.50bn in February; institutional transactions grew by 6.95% to N914.23bn from N854.83bn
Twitter ban: We acted to safeguard Nigeria’s unity, not silence critics – Lai Mohammed
By Dapo Akinrefon Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaja Lai Mohammed, on Thursday, defended the Federal Government’s 2021 suspension of Twitter (now X), insisting that the move was aimed at safeguarding national security rather than suppressing dissent. Mohammed made the clarification while speaking to students at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, where he […]
Tinubu unveils N25trn pension war chest
President Bola Tinubu yesterday unveiled a N25 trillion pension asset pool as part of a sweeping social protection drive
