By Progress Godfrey Nigeria’s foreign reserves have exceeded 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 CBN stated this on Tuesday, emphasising that the growth was driven by renewed investor confidence and sustained capi…
…in vain to undermine Amaechi’s political relevance not only in the state but in Nigeria at large. He wondered why the FCT minister, who claims that the opposition poses no threat, is busy expending time and resources attacking the people he alleged have no political value. The state ADC spokesman further said Wike’s re…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has declared that Nigeria can no longer afford to treat young people as “leaders of tomorrow,” insisting that they must be deliberately prepared to assume positions of leadership and influence the country’s future now. Speaking on Tuesday at the unveiling of…
…applications for several full-time roles based in AbujaThe construction firm behind Nigeria's Abuja-Kaduna and Lagos-Ibadan railways is expanding its local workforceMany people seek employment in Nigeria due to a fast-growing population and high competition for limited formal jobsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our ne…
…working committee to one of the party elders in the state, a former deputy governor and Nigerian Ambassador to Uganda, Chief Omolade Oluwateru. At the residence of the former deputy governor, the APC chairman said, "We are glad to have Your Excellency in APC at a time like this. The State chapter and government need yo…
…Company Limited. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Benjamin Ekeyi, Benson said Nigeria could no longer afford to spend huge sums importing defence equipment that could be produced locally. He added that the committee had long advocated greater patronage of local defence manufacturers. “A couple of years ago, we had a…
…efforts to restore normal economic life across the state. The governor also urged Nigerians to prioritise locally made products, arguing that doing so would stimulate economic growth, create jobs and support local industries. “We cannot create the jobs we desire if we continue patronising foreign and imported goods,” h…
By Enitan Abdultawab Nigerian WWE superstar Oba Femi made a bold cultural statement on Monday Night RAW, stepping into the arena in a white agbada just days after defeating wrestling icon Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam. The traditional Yoruba attire drew cheers from fans as the reigning King of the Ring made his entrance,…
Nigeria Immigration Service dismantles alleged transnational human trafficking network, arrest 12 foreigners The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said it dismantled a fraudulent network marketing ring linked to the QNET/IGNITE group, arrested 12 suspects, including the alleged syndicate leader, and rescued two victims…
Nigerian woman accused of selling her child in Ghana A Nigerian woman living in Ghana has reportedly been arrested for allegedly selling her child for GH¢2,000 (N232,000). Residents claim they apprehended the woman and questioned her over the child's whereabouts after suspecting she had sold the child. Some also allege…
Nigerian feminist says she would end pregnancy if she was carrying a boy A Nigerian feminist has drawn attention online after sharing her views on having a male child. In a video circulating on social media, the woman said that if she ever decided to overcome her fear of pregnancy and later discovered she was carrying…
…meeting between President Tinubu and members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). After the meeting, the cardinal said in an interview that those around President Tinubu were presenting a "rosy picture" of the country's situation to him and suggested that the President was already focused on securing…
…believes his card details may have been compromised during the transaction and advised Nigerians to avoid using roadside POS operators without a physical shop, urging people to be extra careful when making withdrawals. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogoffici…
The Federal Government has launched a new digital platform that allows Nigerians to register births and deaths, apply for birth attestation, correct civil registration records and verify certificates online. The platform was introduced by the National Population Commission and announced by the National Orientation Agen…
Small business owners in Nigeria have a fresh opportunity to access government funding as the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) reopens its Conditional Grant Scheme. The programme provides qualified nano and micro enterprises with a one-off N50,000 grant that beneficiaries are not expe…
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, dismissed as lacking in merit a suit the National Democratic Congress (NDC) filed to strike down section 138 of the Electoral Act 2026, which removed the issue of the qualification of a candidate as a ground for election petitions. The NDC also c…
…project will be led by five songs, including two high-profile collaborations with fellow Nigerian superstars Wizkid and Rema. The confirmed lead singles are: GIMME DAT (featuring Wizkid) TORNADO HOT BODY WHERE DO WE GO WHO'S DAT GIRL (featuring Rema) The announcement has further heightened anticipation for STARRGIRL, w…
…SUG also disclosed that discussions were ongoing with the 35 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Alamala Barracks, over the establishment of a military base and checkpoint within the area to strengthen security. It further directed all students to carry valid school identity cards whenever they leave their residenc…
…how he m@sturbated for two years, even with liquid soap before overcoming the addiction Nigerian singer Flavour has given a candid account of a period in his life when he struggled with a m*sturbation addiction, revealing the experience during a TikTok live session with friends.According to the singer, the habit began…
By Dickson Omobola The face-off between the Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, and aviation unions over the statutory five per cent Ticket Sales Charge, TSC, has deepened, with the unions threatening to shut down airline operations at any moment without further notice. The threat comes less than 24 hours after domestic…
…3, 2026, also saw the assailants set ablaze two security vehicles belonging to the Nigeria Police Force and the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps. Confirming the incident to punch on Tuesday, the command's spokesman, Ahmed Rufai, said the command received a distress call and swiftly deployed operatives to the communit…
To buy US Open 2026 tickets, fans must purchase them through the official tournament website at USOpen.org or its authorised ticketing partner, Ticketmaster. With presales now over, tickets are available through the public sale and Ticketmaster Verified Resale Marketplace, with prices varying by seat category, stadium …
Ambassador Nkechi Ufochukwu has officially assumed office as Nigeria's Ambassador to Israel after presenting her Letters of Credence to Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the ceremony took place in Jerusalem on Monday. Ambassador Nkechi Ufoch…
…Cell Centre as the first specialised facility of its kind in Kano State and Northern Nigeria, established to provide comprehensive and free healthcare services for people living with sickle cell disease. According to him, the centre will offer diagnosis, counselling, treatment, follow-up care, patient education, health…
Nigerian oil billionaire and founder of Oriental Energy Resources, Muhammadu Indimi, has applied to join the appeal against a court judgment ordering the company to pay $43.51 million to his twin daughters over a dispute involving dividend entitlements. The application is the latest twist in a legal battle that has dra…