Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 17, 2026
The Nigerian naira traded within a relatively stable range against the United States dollar on Friday, July 17, 2026, as the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) continued to reflect modest day-to-day movements, while the parallel market maintained a premium over the official window.
UPDATED: RCCG transfers City of David’s Pastor Iluyomade
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has suspended Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, the Senior Pastor of the City of David parish, amid a growing controversy.
FG, Labour to meet tomorrow over strike, minimum wage
Government is alarmed by the level of compliance and participation by workers in the first day of the indefinite nationwide strike
Strike: Banks snub NLC, TUC’s directive, open in Warri
The strike was not effective in the private sector in Warri, Delta state as several banks operated smoothly.
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Minimum Wage strike: Labour leaders shut Lagos FIRS office, chase out staff [photos]
While enforcing the nationwide strike by labour over minimum wage, members of labour union shut down Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in Lagos, after chasing staff out of the Agidingbi, Ikeja, office.
CBN revokes licence of Heritage Bank
“‘This action has become necessary due to the bank’s breach of Section 12 (1) of BOFIA, 2020. The Board and Management of the bank have not been able to improve the bank’s financial performance”
Apprehension as FG borrows N20.1trn under Tinubu
The Federal Government borrowed N20.1 trillion from domestic investors in the first year of President Tinubu’s administration, representing year-on-year YoY increase of 117 per cent from the previous year, prompting concerns over impact on the economy including likely additional pressure on inflation, increased debt service cost and higher borrowing cost from businesses.
Minimum Wage: Fuel, health, schools, courts, banks, others to be grounded as strike begins today
Fuel distribution, health, bank and other essential services nationwide will be shut from today as organised labour begins an indefinite strike over minimum wage and recent hike in electricity tariff.
Nigeria in crisis due to botched economic reforms – Dele Oye
At the recently held 2024 Vanguard Economic Discourse, the President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dele Oye, was the Guest Speaker, where he attributed the current crises in Nigeria to botched economic policies of the government, such as the currency redesign, removal of fuel subsidy, and the floating of the Naira.
Abia killings: Labour Party seeks justice for murdered soldiers
The Labour Party (LP) has condemned in strong terms the brutal killing of five Soldiers deployed to protect citizens in Abia State during the Biafran Day celebration last Thursday.
STRIKE: Don’t be tired of negotiations, Sultan of Sokoto appeals to Labour leaders
The Organised Labour in Nigeria has been urged to shelve its strike action billed to commence on Monday June 3, 2024 across the country.
