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Nigeria’s foreign reserves hit 17-year high at $52.5bn — CBN
By Progress Godfrey Nigeria’s foreign reserves have surpassed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) annual target, rising above $52.5 billion as of July 17, 2026, the highest level recorded in
Ijaw Youth urge Nigerians to back civil service digital reforms, ignore distractions
The Coalition of Ijaw Youth (CJY) in the Niger Delta has called on Nigerians to support the ongoing digital transformation of the Federal Civil Service, urging the public not to
Air Peace commences direct Lagos–Conakry– Bamako service
By Dickson Omobola West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace Limited, has commenced flight operations on the Lagos–Conakry–Bamako route. The new route marks another milestone in the airline’s regional
Ogun teachers demand scrapping of Contributory Pension Scheme
…implementation of minimum wage from Yayi By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Teachers in Ogun State have called for the abolition of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), full implementation of the National
Solid Minerals: Nigeria, US to deepen strategic partnership, investment
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Nigerian Government and the United States of America, USA, are moving to deepen strategic partnership and investment in solid minerals development. According to a
Osun council chairmen, military clash over illegal mining activities
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Tension erupted on Tuesday at Ibodi, Atakunmosa West Local Government Area of Osun State, as chairmen of local governments in Ijesa South Federal Constituency clashed with
Aondoakaa condemns Guma killings, says Benue deserves security, not endless condolences
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Benue State, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, has condemned the killing of four persons by
Northern senators commend Tinubu over salary increase for Armed Forces
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — SENATORS from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have commended President Bola
Death toll in Spain’s Ceuta from migrant rush hits 77
Last week’s irregular entry of tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco to Ceuta left 77 people dead in the Spanish north African territory, officials said on Tuesday, raising a
Angry workers force emergency talks with Finance Minister over unpaid wages, hardship
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Abuja: Mounting pressure from aggrieved Nigerian workers has compelled the Federal Ministry of Finance to convene an emergency meeting with the leadership of the Joint National Public
