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FG spends N700m to certify 7,000 Nigerian artisans
By Golok Nanmwa JOS – The Industrial Training Fund says it has committed over N700 million to the international certification of more than 7,000 Nigerian artisans under the Federal Government’s
Tinubu, Diri, Fubara for Walson-Jack’s book launch
President Bola Tinubu, Governors Duoye Diri and Siminalayi Fubara of Bayelsa and Rivers states, and Dr. Zacchaeus Adedeji, Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, are among dignitaries expected to
Coastal Road: Suspected vandals steal 1,800 manhole covers, destroy 1km fence
By Esther Onyegbula, Matthew Johnson & Florencemary Nwabueze LAGOS—Vandals have stolen no fewer than 1,800 manhole covers and destroyed about one kilometre of clear-view fencing along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 21, 2026
The Nigerian naira is trading around ₦1,349.06 to the US dollar on Friday, August 21, 2026, according to the latest available live USD/NGN indication. At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM),
Christians killings: Why US won’t remove Nigeria’s CPC tag —Congressman Moore
***Says Nigerian govt must protect Christian communities ***We back US over persecution, security crisis —Christian elders By Nkiruka Nnorom & Chimaobi Nwaiwu LAGOS — A member of the United States
Living in squalor: How filth, decay continue to rule over Nigeria Police barracks
*Thousands of officers live in leaking, overcrowded, barracks nationwide *Shares rooms with rodents, snakes in colonial structures’ *Police personnel spend personal funds on repairs By Soni Daniel When over 1,000
Yobe North leaders back Wali, seek governorship for Zone C
By Maryam Abdul-aziz Usman The governorship ambition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Yobe State, Alhaji Baba Malam Wali, has received a major boost in Yobe North, as
Akume lauds Tinubu’s non-interference in electoral process
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, has commended President Bola Tinubu for demonstrating an unalloyed commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy through
Police arrest 6 after viral video of miscreants harassing Lagos motorists
The Police Command in Lagos State has detained six suspects following a viral video showing miscreants allegedly harassing motorists on the road. The command spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this
Sule commends DSS for arresting 3 suspected kidnappers in Nasarawa
By Edwin Phillip, Lafia Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has commended security agencies in the state for their vigilance and commitment to tackling crime and criminality. The governor’s commendation was contained
