Nigerian newspapers review: Outrage greets EFCC’s freezing of Osun govt’s account
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the outrage that has greeted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's freezing of a bank account operated by the Osun State Government.
Rivers Crisis: Amaewhule’s Assembly, Fubara’s commissioners flex muscles
The political crisis rocking Rivers State appears to be unending. The state House of Assembly, led by Mr. Martin Amaewhule, has asked Governor Siminialayi Fubara to sack all commissioners within 48 hours and submit a new list of nominees for appointment within the same time.
Nigeria rises to sixth in Global Terrorism Index, 565 killed in 2024
Nigeria has climbed to sixth place in the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) with a score of 7.658, moving up from eighth position in 2023 and 2024.
Naira appreciates to N1,512/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,512 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,515 per dollar on Tuesday. However, the Naira depreciated to N1,505 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira rose […]
UK introduces mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for travellers
European nationals can apply for a digital travel permit to enter the UK starting from Wednesday, in the latest step taken by Britain to digitise its borders.
Naira depreciates to N1,515/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,515 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,510 per dollar on Monday. Similarly, the Naira depreciated to N1,502 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira rose […]
