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Naira depreciates to N1, 375/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira today depreciated to N1, 375 per dollar from N1, 370 in the parallel market on Wednesday. The naira also depreciated to N1, 331 per dollar
2027: APC governors, Wike’s feud deepens
***Aliyu slams Wike, say he’s been compensated for 2023 support ***Jibrin warns APC govs against embarrassing Wike ***Shettima clarifies remarks on northern govs’ support for president By Olasunkanmi Akoni, Johnbosco
Hajja Bintu Konto: Meet Labour Party’s vice presidential candidate for 2027 election
Hajja Bintu Konto is a distinguished public health expert, humanitarian leader and development practitioner whose professional career spans over three decades of dedicated service in healthcare delivery, community development, humanitarian
Mambilla: Tinubu Hails Nigeria’s Victory in $2.35bn ICC Arbitration
• President says biggest legal hurdle to project execution cleared •Applauds Obasanjo, Buhari, Fashola, EFCC, others •Court says Atiku’s wife got $500,000, Agunloye received N5.2m •Tribunal rejects Sunrise’s $400m settlement
FG, States, Local Governments Share N2.338 Trillion as August Allocations
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its September 2026 meeting chaired by the Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr. Shamseeldeen Ogunjimi shared a total sum of
Simon Lalong, First Lady, Others Defend Tinubu’s Quest for Second Term
• Ex-gov: Tinubu needs another term to complete reform process •Oluremi Tinubu: gains of president’s reform must be secured for generations yet unborn •Former speakers endorse Tinubu, to take renewed
Dangote Refinery IPO: Uwaleke, Ndanusa, Teriba Raise Stakes for Investors, Say Offer Can Cut Reliance on Debt, Others
• Declare refinery listing could deepen equity market, mobilise domestic savings, reshape financing of productive assets • Urge investors to test earnings, cash flows, leverage, governance before subscribing • Challenge
FG Sets up Technical Committee to Review 2025 Tax Acts
• Recommendations to form part of 2027 finance bill •CSOs, others protest rising debt profile, demand end to excessive borrowing Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja The federal government has set up
MTN Moves to Acquire Mafab’s $273.6m 5G Spectrum as Discussions Intensify
Emma Okonji Mafab Communications Limited, backed by Nigerian businessman, Musbahu Muhammad Bashir, is planning to sell its $273.6 million 5G spectrum asset to MTN Nigeria, THISDAY investigation has revealed. Although
Oando Shareholders Reaffirm Confidence in Management at 47th AGM
• Company approves digital assets provisions, directors re-elected Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Shareholders of Oando Plc yesterday reaffirmed their confidence in the company’s management and strategic direction, approving all resolutions
