Niger turns to Nigerian ports amid diplomatic row with Benin Republic
Niger, a landlocked nation, has turned to Nigerian ports to meet its international trade needs following a diplomatic dispute with neighbouring Benin Republic, which has resulted in the closure of key border routes.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 31, 2026
The Nigerian naira is opening the new trading week around the ₦1,300-per-dollar range, with the latest official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) data showing a closing rate of about ₦1,337.29/$1 at the end of Friday’s session.
Nigeria’s PPP Moment: From abandoned projects to assets that work
For decades, public-private partnerships in Nigeria have carried the weight of a familiar national frustration: grand announcements, elaborate ceremonies, signed agreements, and then, too often, little else.
Ilupeju Recreation Centre reopens event hall, unveils new swimming pool
The Ilupeju Estate Recreation Centre has reopened its event centre and unveiled a newly constructed swimming pool as part of efforts to provide residents with more recreational facilities.
Nasarawa Assembly to prioritise youth in budgeting, says lawmaker
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly will give greater priority to youth-related programmes and activities in the state’s budget process, Chairman of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Hudu Alhaji Hudu, has said.
Aku General Assembly inaugurates new executive, promises new beginning
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Aku General Assembly (AGA), the apex socio-development organisation representing the six autonomous communities in Aku, Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, has inaugurated a new Executive Council with a pledge to promote unity, security, peace and sustainable development. The inauguration, held at the Onuigba Aku Civic Centre on Saturday, August […]
