Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 7, 2026
The Nigerian naira traded with mixed performance against the United States dollar on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, as the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) remained relatively stable while the parallel market recorded a slight weakening.
FEPPPAN praises Tinubu for settling N39bn pension liabilities, commends liquidation of NITEL/MTEL arrears
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Federal Parastatals and Private Sector Pensioners Association of Nigeria (FEPPPAN) has commended President Bola Tinubu for authorising the payment of over N39 billion to clear inherited Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pension obligations, with the settlement of 35 months of arrears for 9,675 former NITEL/MTEL pensioners constituting the largest single […]
Tinubu hails Nigerian Army as strategic force in national, regional, global security
The President gave this commendation on Monday, 6 July 2026, at the Grand Finale of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026, held at Liberation Stadium, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
7 things to know about Emmanuel Nnorom, UBA’s incoming chairman
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced the appointment of Emmanuel Nnorom as its next Chairman, succeeding Tony Elumelu, who will retire on August 21 after completing the maximum 12-year tenure for non-executive directors allowed under Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulations.
NDE endorses Tinubu’s commitment to create jobs for youth – Empowers RHEI beneficiaries in Imo
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has said that the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government remains committed to creating more jobs for Nigerian youth, confirming plans to equip beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase II in Imo State with business starter packs and vocational tools. Acting Director-General […]
Umahi commends Sokoto-Badagry Highway progress, expresses concern over Sango-Idiroko road
By John Alechenu ABUJA — Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of work on Section III of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, saying construction is proceeding in line with approved engineering specifications. Umahi made the remarks during an inspection of the 162.3-kilometre section of the project traversing parts of Lagos, Ogun […]
