FG defends $5bn Abu Dhabi swap deal, denies pledging oil assets
The Federal Government has defended its $5 billion Total Return Swap facility with First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC, saying no oil revenues…
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Canada raises study permit funds requirement to C$23,448
Canada will raise the financial requirement for international students applying for study permits from September 1, 2026, with a single applicant now…
Meta targets TikTok, YouTube in push for tougher teen safety rules
Meta is stepping up its public campaign against TikTok and YouTube, placing full-page ads in major United States newspapers urging the platforms…
OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, others back call for stronger AI cybersecurity
More than 100 technology companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Microsoft, have signed an open letter calling for closer cooperation between the…
FG reaffirms commitment to unlocking Taraba’s economic potential
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to working with the Taraba State Government to unlock the state’s vast potential in agriculture,…
Naira extends gains as dollar trades near ₦1,341/$ officially
The naira strengthened further against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday, August 27, 2026. It reached…
Air Peace diverts Lagos-Asaba flight over poor visibility
Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, has diverted a flight from Lagos to Asaba back to Lagos due to poor visibility around the…
FAAN clears Bolt to resume airport operations after decade-long dispute resolution
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has cleared ride-hailing company Bolt to immediately resume services at all FAAN-managed airports after the two…
AI job losses will be permanent, Bill Gates warns
Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, has warned that the transition into the artificial intelligence era could become one of the most turbulent…
Dangote warns of petrol export as imports disrupt demand planning
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has threatened to export excess Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) stocks as rising imports create uncertainty over domestic demand…
Naira steady at ₦1,346/$ in official market
The naira is trading relatively steadily against the United States dollar on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with the latest rates showing a…
Dangote Refinery raises petrol gantry price to ₦1,200/litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) from N1,185 to N1,200 per litre,…