Zulum seeks stronger UN, donor investment in Borno recovery
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri MAIDUGURI — Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has called for stronger collaboration and co-investment among the state and Federal Governments, the United Nations, development partners, international financial institutions and the private sector to accelerate the state’s recovery and sustainable development. Zulum made the call on Thursday at the Council […]
Coastal Road: Suspected vandals steal 1,800 manhole covers, destroy 1km fence
By Esther Onyegbula, Matthew Johnson & Florencemary Nwabueze LAGOS—Vandals have stolen no fewer than 1,800 manhole covers and destroyed about one kilometre of clear-view fencing along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway since January, Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has disclosed. Umahi, who spoke through the Controller of Works, Lagos State, Engr. Olufemi Dare, at a joint […]
2027: Tinubu will defeat Kwankwaso in Kano — Abdulmumin Jibrin
According to him, Kwankwaso’s presence as a presidential candidate could have significantly altered the political dynamics in Kano.
N12bn FG Intervention Fund: EFCC, ICPC investigate NFF over players’ bonuses, allowances
Nigeria’s anti-graft agencies have reportedly opened investigations into the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the handling of a ₦12 billion intervention fund that the federal government released to settle long-overdue player bonuses.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 21, 2026
The Nigerian naira is trading around ₦1,349.06 to the US dollar on Friday, August 21, 2026, according to the latest available live USD/NGN indication.
Group hails NNPC, NUPRC over rising oil output, $20bn gas deals
CFEAD particularly highlighted the reported $20 billion worth of gas sale and purchase agreements secured by NNPC within the past year, describing the development as an important signal to investors.
