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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 21, 2026
The Nigerian naira opened the new week at different rates against the United States dollar across the official foreign exchange market and the parallel market. The latest available data from
FG pays N1.1bn exit bonus to retirees
•As new benefit takes off By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Federal Government has commenced the payment of Additional Exit Benefits, AEB, to retirees of Treasury-funded Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, with
Soludo, Anambra leaders, Awgbu community celebrate Ezeajughi
· List his achievements, impact on governance By Emeka Anaeto The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has extolled the virtues of his immediate past Chief of Staff, Chief
Fresh Plateau attacks: Pastor, 8 passengers killed
*Women, children flee Barkin Ladi as gunshots persist *I’ll protect our people with all I have — Mutfwang By Golok Nanmwa JOS – At least nine persons have been killed
Illegal miners’ deaths: NSCDC parades detained commandant, 23 others
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested and detained 24 personnel in connection with the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in
Economic crunch: Many employers now prefer commission-based salaries
By Elizabeth Adegbesan A quiet but radical shift is reshaping Nigeria’s formal employment landscape. Trapped under the weight of soaring operational costs, high inflation and dwindling consumer purchasing power, Economy&Lifestyle
Why 2026 capital budget may not be implemented this year
***To be merged with 2027 budget, as 2024/25 outstanding remains huge ***FG to request 3rd extension for implementation of 2024/25 budget***MDAs lament non-release of funds By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor
Bye-elections: How APC won 4 seats, APM one
•Yilwatda commends INEC, security agencies •APC’s votes spread in bye-elections significant for 2027 race – Keyamo By Jimitota Onoyume, Omeiza Ajayi, Ben Ngwakwe, Hadiza Yusuf & Christopher Ameh THE All
Wike to Emerge APC Campaign Council Coordinator for FCT, Rivers
President moves to streamline ex-governor’s role in 2027 journey Keyamo tipped as campaign spokesperson To avoid clashes, Akpabio, Barau will not report to Yari Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja President Bola
World Bank: 67.2m Nigerians Covered by Cash Transfers Amid Transparency Questions
* Reveals 10.4m households received shock-responsive payments * 15.8m NINs verified, 10.95m households integrated into payment system * Revises $800 million IDA facility to $776.42 million Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja
