World Bank warns oil prices surge may raise Nigeria’s inflation by 3.1%
The World Bank has cautioned that the ongoing surge in global oil prices could directly increase Nigeria’s headline inflation by about 3.1 percentage points, as higher fuel costs ripple through the economy.
UNICEF distributes hygiene kits in Benue camps amid Lassa surge
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Amid a rising wave of Lassa fever cases in Benue state, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has stepped up its emergency response with the distribution of 900 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) dignity kits to vulnerable households in nine Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in the state. The intervention, which […]
Naira depreciates by 0.4% at official market
The Naira on Tuesday recorded a slight depreciation at the official market, trading at N1,386.65 to the dollar.
FG equips Borno teachers with digital skills for modern classrooms
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Office of the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, through the North East Development Commission (NEDC) has organised in- person training for Science, Technology, Mathematics and Agriculture (STEMA ) teachers in Senior Secondary Schools across Borno State to acquire technical skills and teaching methodology for students. The occasion took place on […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 8, 2026
The Nigerian Naira began the day with continued fluctuations against the United States Dollar, reflecting the ongoing volatility in the domestic foreign exchange market.
The giant strides of Professor Oladapo Afolabi
This is the story of Professor Oladapo Abraham Afolabi OON, CFR, Nigeria’s number one Civil Servant from 2010-2011. A highly respected Nigerian academic, environmentalist,..
