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Iran slams Trump’s economic pressure plan as more ‘failed policies’
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday dismissed US President Donald Trump’s economic punishment plan for Tehran as a continuation of “failed policies”, which he said would bring Washington “further
Ndume seeks rescue of abducted Mussa, Lassa schoolchildren, others
…. As Army pledges to engage 1,000 Youth for recruitment By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has called on the Nigerian military to
DSS nabs man impersonating personnel in Abuja
…Arrested in tactical uniform with fake pistol, allegedly extorting motorists By Soni Daniel ABUJA — The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man identified as Moferewa Maiye for
My response to Cardinal Onaiyekan not disrespectful to church - Tinubu’s aide
Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has said his recent response to Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, was not intended to
Trump threatens economic punishment on ‘any country’ helping Iran
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was launching a major new campaign to target Iran’s economy, threatening “tremendous” punishment on any country that helps or does business with the
NELFUND applauds Tinubu for comitment to sustainable student loan financing
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has expressed its appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for directing that eligible liquid funds recovered by the Economic and Financial
China jails Evergrande founder for life, fines firm over $2bn
China on Thursday sentenced the founder of embattled property giant Evergrande to life in prison and fined the company and an affiliate more than US$2 billion after a high-profile default
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 20, 2026
The Nigerian naira continued to strengthen against the US dollar on Thursday, August 20, 2026, as improved dollar liquidity supported the local currency across the foreign exchange market. At the
Moniepoint, Funke Akindele launch savings drive
By Babajide Komolafe Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has launched a new savings campaign in partnership with Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, to encourage Nigerians to build stronger financial resilience and
Experts seek reforms to unlock poultry industry’s potential
By Kafayat kokumo Experts have called for reforms, increased investment, innovation and stronger collaboration among stakeholders to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s poultry industry, to enhance food security, job
