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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
Banks’ deposits rise 670% to N83.95trn
•As borrowings drop By Elizabeth Adegbesan Banks’ deposits in the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Standing Deposit Facility, SDF, recorded a sharp increase by 670.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) to N83.95 trillion
Tinubu yet to reveal contents of National Policing Bill — Moghalu
By Cynthia Alo The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Planning and Research, Mr. Nnadubem Moghalu, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu is yet to dictate specific provisions to
Without NELFUND, many Nigerians wouldn’t be in university - Jim Ovia
Founder of Zenith Bank Plc and Chairman of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) Board, Jim Ovia, has commended President Bola Tinubu for establishing the student loan scheme, saying it
Petro fears ‘civil war’ in Colombia after alleged electoral fraud
Colombia’s outgoing leftist president, Gustavo Petro, said Monday he has evidence of fraud in the presidential election and warned that the far-right president-elect’s rise to power could lead to “civil
