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‘It’s a thankless job’ — Madugu responds to Super Falcons criticism
The coach admitted that he cannot prevent criticism, stressing that football supporters, journalists and other observers are entitled to their opinions and interpretations of the team’s performances The post ‘It’s
Customs, agents disagree over National Single Window operations
By Godwin Oritse & Efe Onodjae There are indications of festering disagreements over the implementation of the National Single Window (NSW), a centralized digital portal launched by the Federal Government in
Jessica Oji wins historic World U20 Shot Put gold for Nigeria
The 19-year-old won the women’s shot put title early Friday morning in Oregon with a superb throw of 18.08 metres, becoming the first Nigerian to win a world title in
Firms expect borrowing cost to decline in 3 months
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Firms are expecting borrowing cost for banks’ loans to decline in the next three months deapite seeing rates elevated in July. This was contained in the Central Bank
As Leadership Crisis Rocks Ondo Assembly…
Fidelis David reports that a deepening crisis in the Ondo State House of Assembly has exposed cracks within the state’s political establishment, with far-reaching implications for governance, legislative independence and
Manufacturers’ confidence rebounds despite high borrowing costs, power woes
By Yinka Kolawole Manufacturers’ confidence in Nigeria’s business environment rebounded in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2’26) buoyed by expectations of improved government policies and a more favourable operating climate. But
Elumelu: Firebrand Whose Voice Has Shaped Nigeria’s Parliamentary Discourse
Jonathan Eze writes that parliamentarians with a demonstrable record of legislative engagements like Hon Ndudi Elumelu are likely to play an important role in enriching debates and strengthening oversight in
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 7, 2026
The naira remained relatively stable against the United States dollar across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets as traders monitored liquidity conditions and demand pressures. At the Nigerian
Tinubu’s Upcoming Visit to Akwa Ibom
President Bola Tinubu’s proposed official visit to Akwa Ibom State in September to inaugurate projects executed by Governor Umo Eno has generated excitements and expectations. Etim Etim previews the many
Why Benson Okoronkwo at 70 Agrees with Fela’s ‘Authority Stealing’
Benson Okoronkwo has remained an unelected but permanent parliamentarian, historian and provocateur in the Nigerian-American Diaspora. Chido Nwangwu writes on how Okoronkwo agrees with late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s indictment of Nigerian
