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WAEC withholds results of candidates from indebted states
By Elizabeth Osayande, LAGOS The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, said on Wednesday that the 2026 Computer-Based WASSCE school candidates sponsored by states indebted to the Council will not be
Nigerian newspapers review: Wike, Northern youths at war over Onaiyekan
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, eliciting strong reactions from the Northern Youth
WAFU B U20: Flying Eagles seek final berth, AFCON ticket against unbeaten hosts Côte d’Ivoire
Maikaba is expected to make changes to his starting line-up as he seeks greater defensive solidity against a Côte d’Ivoire side that has looked formidable throughout the tournament. The post
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 5, 2026
The naira traded around ₦1,362.55 per dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) as the official market remained relatively stable at the start of the new trading day. Data
Nigeria to lose over 50% of UK aid as US, Europe slash foreign assistance
***Allocation falls to £68m by 2029 By Nkiruka Nnorom The United Kingdom has announced a 50.2 per cent cut in development aids to Nigeria, following the massive reduction by the British
Naira down to N1,420/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,420 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,408 per dollar on Monday. However, the naira appreciated to N1,362 per dollar in
Five boxers ‘missing’ in Scotland after Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Police Scotland confirmed to STV that it had received reports of several athletes who were unaccounted for The post Five boxers ‘missing’ in Scotland after Glasgow Commonwealth Games appeared first
7 countries that recently changed their names
Countries sometimes change their names to reflect their history, culture, language, political identity or a new national direction. While some changes involve a completely different name, others are adjustments to
‘Lagos is ready’: Sanwo-Olu confident as inspection team clears National Theatre for 2026 CAF Awards
The officials were received at the National Theatre on Monday by representatives of the Lagos State Sports Commission, led by Director-General Lekan Fatodu, as they conducted a comprehensive assessment of
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 4, 2026
The naira traded around the ₦1,368 level against the United States dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, while the parallel market continued
