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Naira opens 2026 week with mixed fortunes across markets

The Naira began the first full trading week of 2026 amid continued fluctuations across Nigeria’s...

New British passport under King Charles III enters circulation

The first British passports bearing the coat of arms of King Charles III have officially...

Japa: Canada overtakes UK as top study-to-immigrate choice

Canada has overtaken the United Kingdom as the preferred study-to-immigrate destination for international students seeking...

Fuel subsidy removal saves Nigeria over N10tr annually — Senator

Nigeria is saving over N10 trillion annually following the removal of fuel subsidy by President...

SERAP seeks probe of ‘diverted’ ₦128bn power ministry funds

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on President Bola Tinubu to order an...

Banks close 229 branches amid rapid PoS expansion

Nigeria’s banking sector recorded a significant contraction in its physical presence over the past year...

UN warns US action against Maduro sets dangerous precedent

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has described the reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro...

Resident doctors threaten fresh nationwide strike from Jan 12

Members of the National Association of Resident Doctors across the country have announced plans to...

Nigeria’s medical tourism spending dropped 96.2% in 2025

Nigeria’s expenditure on medical tourism dropped sharply by 96.2 per cent in the first half...

Rivers approves N1.8tn budget for 2026

The Rivers State Executive Council has approved a budget proposal of N1.8tn for the 2026...

Reps caucus probes alleged altered tax laws

The minority caucus of the House of Representatives has set up a seven-member committee to...

Nigeria shifts from stabilisation to growth, investment push

The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria will enter a new phase of economic expansion...