By Emma Ujah,   Abuja Bureau Chief The Federal Government has initiated moves to settle outstanding obligations owed to local contractors, assuring that the process will be handled in a fair, transparent, and structured manner to rebuild confidence and support ongoing economic reforms. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, gave the […]

The Nigerian Naira traded slightly firmer against the British Pound Sterling on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market amid gradual improvements in foreign exchange liquidity.

The Nigerian Naira recorded slight gains against the United States Dollar on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market amid improved forex liquidity and increased interbank activity.

Councillors across Sokoto State have raised ₦50 million to support the second-term ambition of Governor Ahmad Aliyu ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Muslim leaders in Enugu State have denied allegations linking them to the arrest of Alhaji Musa Ani, describing claims circulating on social media as false and misleading.

What makes Nigeria’s story different is who is making the calls. In Indonesia and Mexico, financial services impersonation is the dominant lure, accounting for over 40% of spam.

Petrol prices in Nigeria may come under renewed pressure following a sharp rise in global crude oil prices, which has driven up the cost of refined petroleum products across international markets.

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal has said Peter Obi was never fully committed to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

PORT HARCOURT— Two core allies of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory,  Nyesom Wike, who also belong to the Rainbow Coalition, have been tipped to run for the governorship of the state in the 2027 general elections. 

A group under the aegis of Edo Youth Renaissance (EYR) has urged Osagie Ize-Iyamu to clarify his position on the Edo South Senatorial District race, stating that its support currently rests with Omorgie Ogbeide-Ihama.

The federal government is intensifying diplomatic efforts to secure the reversal of Nigeria’s Country of Particular Concern, CPC, designation by the United States, citing progress in bilateral security and regional stability cooperation.

THE Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,382 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,387 per dollar on Monday.

Most people say that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has vied for president of Nigeria six times over 30 years (1993 – 2023). For me, it’s seven times. In 2003 when he was President Olusegun Obasanjo’s deputy, his failed “Mandela Option”, aimed at limiting Obasanjo to one term, was meant to clear the way for him […]

These players, who range from teenage wonderkids to emerging stars currently making waves in Europe’s top leagues, have the potential to become the tournament’s breakout stars in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

ABUJA—The reinvigorated Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, yesterday, reaped no fewer than 20 defectors and became the fourth force in the National Assembly.