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‘I never said military should reject salary increase’ — Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has denied reports that he asked members of the Nigerian military to reject any salary increase until after the
Another Nigerian star moves to Turkey ahead of historic Super Lig campaign
Amedspor confirmed Sor’s arrival on Monday via an exciting video through its official social media platforms, welcoming the 26-year-old winger as he brings an end to months of uncertainty surrounding
Low import bill pushes Nigeria’s trade surplus to $3.46b
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Driven by an 18.7 percent decline in import bill, Nigeria’s trade surplus rose by 32.06 percent month-on-month (MoM) to $3.46 billion in April 2026 from $2.62 billion
Customs targets N11trn through Adeniyi’s technology-led reforms
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it is on course to meet its ₦11 trillion revenue target for 2026, driven by technology-led reforms, improved trade facilitation and stronger border security.
UN decries children exposure to unregulated AI, online harms
The United Nations has urged governments and technology companies to urgently protect children from growing online risks. The UN also called on advertisers, media organisations and researchers to prioritise children’s
2027: Ezekwesili Backs Peter Obi, Urges Nigerians To Reject Country’s ‘Decline’ As Destiny
Former Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has urged Nigerians to reject the growing acceptance of the country’s decline as inevitable, describing the situation as the product of a failed
Ereke: Osun Election Will Test INEC’s Ability To Implement Revised Electoral Guidelines
A professor of Political Economy and Development in the University of Abuja, Ernest Ereke, has said the Osun State governorship election will serve as a crucial test of the Independent
Jigawa Police Chief Vows Crackdown On Political Thugs, Drug Dealers, Criminals
The newly deployed Commissioner of Police in Jigawa State, Mr Tijjani Murtala, has vowed to strengthen the security architecture of the state, declaring that his administration would adopt intelligence-led policing
Journalists, Experts Urge Stronger Media Scrutiny To Tackle Methane Emissions In Nigeria
Journalists, editors and media practitioners have called for stronger media scrutiny and sustained investigative reporting to expose methane emissions, hold polluters and regulators accountable, and strengthen environmental governance in Nigeria.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 11, 2026
The naira traded around ₦1,368 to the US dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, as the Central Bank of Nigeria’s reference rate
