Nigeria’s foreign reserves hit 17-year high at $52.5bn — CBN
By Progress Godfrey Nigeria’s foreign reserves have surpassed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) annual target, rising above $52.5 billion as of July 17, 2026, the highest level recorded in 17 years. The apex bank disclosed this on Tuesday, attributing the increase to renewed investor confidence and sustained capital inflows into the economy. Speaking at […]
Benue Police nab 2 over threat to kidnap commissioner’s wife, daughter
By Peter Duru Makurdi – Men of the Benue State Police Command have apprehended two men who had threatened to kidnap the wife and daughter of the state Commissioner for Water Resources and Environment, Mr. John Ngbede. Parading the suspects before newsmen at the Government House, Makurdi, the Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed said […]
We received N50.64bn subvention, executed 648 projects,says DESOPADEC
THE Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) said yesterday that it had so far received a total subvention of N50.64 billion and has completed a total of 648 projects awaiting commissioning in different parts of the state by Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan.
Mangni-led PDP faction denies sabotage allegations
By Taye Obateru Jos – Leader of one of the factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, Chief Emmanuel Mangni, has defended his group against the allegation of being spoilers out to prematurely end the tenure of the legitimately elected executive of the party. Mangni told journalists in Jos that contrary to […]
Loans: Uduaghan’s aide advises Delta farmers
THE Exec utive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Micro Credit, Dr. Antonia Ashiedu, has charged farmers across the country to conduct themselves in such a manner that would give them the opportunity to access government loans.
FCT minister to set up debts recovery taskforce
By Henry Umoru Abuja -Â WORRIED by huge debts being owed it by individuals and corporate organisations which run into undisclosed billions of naira, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero, said yesterday that arrangements had been concluded for the setting up of a taskforce to ensure the recovery of […]
