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FG to construct new dam in Plateau
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Federal Government has announced plans to construct a new dam in Limpye, Ampang East District of Kanke Local Government Area, Plateau State, as part
2027 poll will be a fight to defend Ideato from intruders – Ugochinyere
By Emmanuel Iheaka Member for Ideato Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has declared that the 2027 election in the constituency will be a fight to
Ondo APC NASS: Aiyedatiwa’s backed aspirants head to court
—Akingboye sues APC, Ojogo By Dayo Johnson Akure A legal dispute has opened a new front in the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as some aspirants
Tinubu deserves praise, not condemnation for reforms — Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying the administration deserves commendation rather than condemnation for policies aimed at repositioning the country’s economy. Shettima made the remarks
NIWA intensifies waterways safety campaign as floods threaten communities
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has intensified its marine safety and environmental protection campaign across waterfront communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as rising water levels
AMATO warn truckers over rickety, unsafe trucks
By Godwin Oritse The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) has warned truckers against deploying rickety trucks without the necessary safety features, stressing that compliance with prescribed safety standards is essential
RCCG founder’s daughter denies comments on father’s legacy, backs Adeboye
By Ebunoluwa Sessou Daughter of the founder of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pa Josiah Akindayomi, Mrs. Titilayo Akindayomi-Adewale, has denied reports claiming she accused some senior pastors
Interest rate to remain high amid inflationary pressures — United Capital
By Peter Egwuatu United Capital Plc, has indicated that interest rate in Nigeria is expected to remain high at the backdrop of inflationary pressures in the second half of 2026 H2’26.
FCCPC seeks uniform consumer protection as states open electricity markets
By Progress Godfrey The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has called for stronger collaboration among electricity sector regulators to ensure uniform consumer protection and regulatory certainty. The call comes
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 4, 2026
The naira traded around the ₦1,368 level against the United States dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, while the parallel market continued
