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Trump to host China’s president Xi Jinping in White House
The US military honor guard has been rehearsing and the new White House helipad is ready. But will Xi Jinping and Donald Trump achieve lift-off at their summit next week?
Nigeria targets 70% of Africa’s gas demand with higher production — NUPRC
•Rejects one-size-fits-all net-zero pathway By Obas Esiedesa, Bangkok Nigeria is targeting a significant expansion of its natural gas production to supply up to 70 per cent of Africa’s gas demand,
Over 5bn people rely on forests for livelihoods — FAO
By Cynthia Alo & Kafayat Kokumo More than five billion people worldwide rely on forests to some extent for their livelihoods, yet its contribution to food security and nutrition remains
NIMASA vows to prioritise Cabotage implementation
By Godwin Oritse The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reiterated that developing indigenous capacity in Nigeria’s maritime sector under the Cabotage
Gas price rises by 8.3% to N1,300/kg, higher in informal locations
•Marketers explain why By Mariam Eko The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), otherwise known as cooking gas, increased by 8.3 percent on a Month-on-Month, MoM, bases to N1,300 per
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 17, 2026
The Nigerian naira is trading at different levels against the United States dollar across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Aisha Buhari visits Atiku amid 2027 political activities
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari has paid a visit to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in Abuja. Atiku disclosed the meeting in
Aisha Buhari visits Atiku amid 2027 political activities
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari has paid a visit to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in Abuja. Atiku disclosed the meeting in
Tinubu must intervene in Wike, APC govs’ feud — PCC
***Says President has experience to resolve crisis lWike should explain Rainbow Coalition to APC govs —APC chieftain By Olasunkanmi Akoni & John Alechenu TO stop the prevailing face-off between governors
NCDMB Book Reading: Nwabuikwu reflects on Nigeria’s pain, promise
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa Veteran journalist and strategic communication professional, Mr. Paul Nwabuikwu, has reflected on Nigeria’s troubled history, present realities and enduring possibilities in his latest book, “The Pain
