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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
Trump says Iran facing ‘last chance before decapitation’
US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran’s denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a “last chance before decapitation.” Trump, speaking to reporters
Gbajabiamila: Tinubu Will Get Draft of State Policing Amendment Bill Sept. 3
• Says a state must prove readiness before being al-lowed to commence policing operations • National standards will prevent abuse, protect citi-zens, AGF explains Deji Elumoye in Abuja Chairman of
NEC Approves Refinancing of NNPC’s $3.3bn Project Gazelle to Optimise Cost
Deji Elumoye and Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The National Economic Council (NEC) yesterday approved the refinancing of the $3.3 billion ‘Project Gazelle’ pre-export finance facility through a new $4.5 billion
Delta Woos investors, Unveils $100m Fund to De-risk Investments in State
Okonjo-Iweala sees state as Nigeria’s next industrial hub Shettima calls for healthy competition among states for growth, prosperity Deji Elumoye in Abuja, Eromosele Abiodun, Omon-Julius Onabu in Asaba and Sylvester
Ogun Approves Major Infrastructure Projects, Chieftaincy Upgrades
James Sowole in Abeokuta The Ogun State Executive Council has approved a fresh set of strategic infrastructure projects, including the construction of new legislative quarters, housing schemes, the reconstruction of
