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B/Haram: Borders can’t shield nations from global threats, Nigeria tells world
Nigeria has warned that powerful national defences alone cannot protect countries from terrorism, cyber threats and other dangers sustained across international borders. Vice-President Kashim Shettima gave the warning while delivering
SDP guber candidate Adamu commissions campaign office in Adogi
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate for the 2027 Nasarawa State election, retired Inspector-General of Police, Muhammad Abubakar Adamu, has commissioned a new campaign office in Adogi Electoral Ward,
Obi denies rift with Soludo amid Anambra debt controversy
By Henry Umoru, Abuja The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has urged the governors to allow democracy to thrive in
Nigeria demands two permanent UN seats, veto powers for Africa
Nigeria has demanded at least two permanent seats for Africa on the UN Security Council, with veto powers for as long as the privilege exists. Vice-President Kashim Shettima made the
Anambra debt: I never borrowed or issued bonds as governor — Obi insists
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has insisted that he did not borrow money or issue bonds on behalf of Anambra State during his eight
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 25, 2026
The Nigerian Naira maintained relative stability across both the official and informal foreign exchange windows on Friday, September 25, 2026, as balanced supply and demand dynamics continue to anchor market
Oyedele at UNGA: ‘Africa needs affordable capital to finance infrastructure’
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has called for a major shift in the global approach to financing Africa’s development, urging the international
IGR of states, FCT rises 41% to N5.15trn
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, for the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, rose by 40.93 percent year-on-year (YoY) to N5.15 trillion in
Beyond the Dangote IPO: What happens when the promise is tested
Unless you have been deliberately avoiding the news lately, chances are that you have heard something about the Dangote Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO). It is difficult not to. Open
2027: Elections must be decided at polls, not courts — Onaiyekan, Osigwe
***Idris, Achebe, Utomi, Anaba, Mbah, others chart way forward for Nigeria, democracy, media ***Demand reforms as editors warn against AI-driven electoral misinformation By Anayo Okoli, Dennis Agbo & Chinedu Adonu
