Finland to cancel international student permits over social welfare
The new rule would apply to students from outside the European Union and the European Economic Area who are in Finland on study-based residence permits.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, January 19, 2026
The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady position against the United States Dollar in the early hours of Monday, January 19, 2026, as the market opened for the new week.
62.5% rise in electricity sector debt threatens FG’s N1.2trn bond
By Obas Esiedesa Efforts by the Federal Government (FG) to address debts owed electricity generation companies (GenCos) may be facing increasing challenges as the debt burden rose 62.5% to N6.5 trillion at end 2025, up from N4trillion recorded at the beginning of the year. The government had flagged off the funding program through the issuance of N590 billion […]
Help end piracy, it’s a scourge, Publishing firms in Nigeria cry out
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the University Press Plc, Mr. Samuel Kolawole, has described piracy as a challenge facing publishing business in the country.
Europe hits back at Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland
By Nkiruka Nnorom, with agency reports European leaders yesterday slammed US President Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs over their opposition to his designs on Greenland, warning transatlantic ties were at risk. Several European countries — including Denmark, of which Greenland is an autonomous territory — emphasised they “stand united” against Trump’s vow on Saturday to […]
Troops destroy Boko Haram camps, repel armed drone attacks in Timbuktu Triangle
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded major operational successes in the Timbuktu Triangle area of Borno State, clearing several Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorist camps and thwarting coordinated attacks by the insurgents. The latest achievements form part of the ongoing dry season offensive, […]
