Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 31, 2026
The Nigerian naira is opening the new trading week around the ₦1,300-per-dollar range, with the latest official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) data showing a closing rate of about ₦1,337.29/$1 at the end of Friday’s session.
Oyo APC: Aggrieved assembly aspirants drop grievances, back Tinubu, 2027 candidates
According to the committee, the outcome of the engagements showed that most aspirants demonstrated maturity and sportsmanship by choosing the party’s larger interest over their individual political ambitions.
Nigeria records $947m remittances in July, nears $1bn monthly target
By Babajide Komolafe LAGOS — Nigeria recorded $947 million in remittance inflows through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in July 2026, the highest monthly inflow ever recorded through formal channels, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The figure brings the apex bank closer to its $1 billion monthly remittance target set by Governor […]
2027: ‘Tinubu should step down for Obi,’ Igbo Group tells campaigners
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — The Igbo Heroes and Icons Foundation (IHIF) has rejected moves by the Renewed Hope for Greater Nigeria (RHGN), a campaign group supporting President Bola Tinubu, to persuade former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. RHGN, through its Deputy National Leader (South-East), Mazi Franklin […]
Gov Adeleke will campaign for Tinubu’s re-election – APC national secretary
Basiru said the Governor not only endorsed President Tinubu for a second term but also said he is ready to hit the ground running to campaign for his re-election.
Bandits abandon Sarkin Noman as Police foil kidnap attempt in Kano
By Hadiza Yusuf The Kano State Police Command has rescued the Sarkin Noman Kano, Alhaji Yusif Nadabo, after suspected bandits abandoned him while fleeing a police operation during a failed kidnap attempt in Garun Mallam Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Friday when the attackers reportedly invaded Garun […]
