…the mutual interests of both countries, not opposition-sponsored campaigns designed to influence Washington against Nigeria."Agbese said opposition politicians had the right to criticise the Federal Government and challenge the policies of the Tinubu administration but maintained that foreign governments and institutio…

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,405 per dollar from N1,410 in the parallel market on Wednesday. Likewise, the naira appreciated to N1,322.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the …

…concerns over the impact of the sanctions on global oil markets, particularly as the conflict has disrupted energy supplies and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. While some energy continues to flow through the strategic waterway, the US blockade of Iranian oil exports has effectively cut off Tehran’s main source o…

…HAVE TRIED TO DO. TIME IS RUNNING OUT."Beef between two of Nigeria's top rappersThe conflict between Odumodublvck and Blaqbonez has evolved well beyond a typical music industry rivalry. What began as competitive tension between two of Nigeria's most prominent rap acts escalated significantly once personal matters becam…

…cautious about information shared on social media, particularly when such claims could influence financial decisions.He urged customers to rely on OPay’s verified communication platforms for accurate information about the company and its services.According to Adekunle, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has also acknowl…

…drivers behind the currency's recovery include higher oil revenues, growing remittance inflows, and increased foreign investor interest. These factors have also helped lift Nigeria's external reserves to $53.9 billion, their highest point in 18 years. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) now has greater capacity to defend…

…of letting the moment slide. During her husband Juma Jux's birthday dinner, the influencer and socialite stepped in to correct the Tanzanian singer after he collected a gift from her mother, Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, without so much as a thank you.The dinner was thrown as a surprise by Priscilla to mark Juma Jux tur…

…fuel still accounted for more than 40% of Nigeria's petrol supply in July. A prolonged conflict around the Strait of Hormuz could push up the landed cost of imported petrol and place additional pressure on both wholesale and retail prices across the country.Dangote begins free petrol deliveryEarlier, Legit.ng reported…

…before fact-checkers could respond, and that algorithmic micro-targeting could allow conflicting messages to be sent to different groups of voters without any shared factual foundation. "The challenge before us is therefore not merely technological. It is communicative." He urged closer coordination between electoral t…

…through rising temperatures, floods, drought, heat, emerging pests and diseases, conflicts and soil degradation. “Climate change is a challenge. It is here with us and continues to undermine the gains that we are making.” He said Sasakawa had shifted its focus five years ago from productivity enhancement to regenerativ…

…improvements in external reserves, a more resilient external position, moderating inflation and stronger monetary policy transmission. The Finance Ministry said its revenue strategy would remain a key component of the reform agenda, alongside fiscal discipline, debt management and a market-driven foreign exchange regim…

…of 20 to 35 per cent under pest pressure and erratic rainfall. For a country battling inflation and import bills, that looks like food security. But yield is only half the equation. The other half is control. In practice, a shopper cannot identify a GMO by looking. The old PLU code system that reserved “8” for GM produ…

…He said the NBA maintained that political disagreements and legislative or executive conflicts did not provide sufficient constitutional grounds to suspend elected governments or displace democratic institutions. “We made it abundantly clear that constitutional democracy cannot be preserved through executive fiat, and…

…matters from criminal matters. My experience through my career path showed that we conflated the two aspects. For instance, and I must thank you in the media for my three awards from IPI, NUJ, BON. You cannot apply the use of force in civil matters.Even some criminal matters don’t require force; take for example, the a…

…decisions. He, however, denied claims that political or public relations considerations influenced the company's safety decisions. OpenAI has also reportedly said that it has since strengthened its safety protocols and that under its current policies, similar activity could be escalated to authorities. The cases add to…

…not only in outright fabrication but also in algorithmic microtargeting, which allows conflicting messages to reach narrow segments of the electorate without a shared factual foundation. Outlining a five-point approach for the Commission going forward, Amupitan called for the integration of technology and communication…

…fees early because of genuine financial hardship should not be punished with another inflated payment simply because the deadline has passed,” he said. NANS Zone C consequently urged tertiary institutions across Kwara, Benue, Niger, Kogi, Plateau, Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory to review their fee structure…

…that month. It noted that deadly Israeli attacks have continued every month since then.Conflict monitoring group Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (Acled) has recorded about 200 Israeli strikes during the ceasefire that reportedly killed Hamas operatives or other armed militants.The IDF said five of its soldiers a…

…and Billy Gillis-Harry, respectively, blamed the rising fuel prices on the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran and the pricing of petroleum products by suppliers. DAILY POST reports that fuel pump prices have increased to between N1,310 and N1,345 per litre from between N1,210 and N1,275 per litre in…

…real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.43 percent in the second quarter of 2026 as inflation moderated toward 15.4 percent. Linking these outcomes to the administration's $1 trillion economy target by 2030, the President emphasized major infrastructure projects, including the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway, the Lago…

…international crude prices could increase the replacement cost of imported petrol and influence the pricing decisions of domestic refiners and marketers. Industry watchers said the combination of higher crude oil prices, rising depot costs, logistics expenses and distribution margins could put further pressure on filli…

…held a White House meeting with energy sector stakeholders on Tuesday to quell the inflationary spiral caused by the escalating conflict in the Gulf region, according to the Financial Times. In Nigeria, domestic fuel prices jumped by between N46 and N100 per litre to between N1,310 and N1,345 per litre, from N1,210 to…

…between 2015 and 2025, with annual investment rising to N1.33tn in 2025. However, high inflation, currency depreciation and rising costs have eroded household purchasing power, leaving manufacturers with rising inventories and weak demand. More than 100 manufacturing companies have shut down over the past decade. Read…

…among state and non-state actors”. “These challenges are particularly significant in conflict-affected and fragile contexts, where insecurity, displacement, poverty, climate-related pressures and weakened institutional systems can disproportionately affect women and girls”. “In Imo State, the interaction between insecu…

…fundamentals and the potential impact of Nigeria’s reclassification on capital inflows. The sustained rally also comes as investors reassess valuations and reposition ahead of the expected implementation of the FTSE Russell reclassification, which is expected to enhance Nigeria’s visibility among global frontier-market…