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]]> The continued rally of the Nigerian naira will be underpinned by a sustained current account surplus, stable or rising reserves, strong structural FX supply, including exports, remittances, and a tight, credible macro policy to curb speculative demand, according to Tilewa Adebajo, chief executive officer of Lagos-based consultancy CFG Advisory. Adebajo, who spoke to this […]

]]> Parveen Smith is a globally recognized transformative leader, coach, and keynote speaker whose work in emotional well‑being, leadership, and personal development has inspired audiences across continents for over two decades. She has built a reputation not just as a mentor and trainer, but as a changemaker whose own life story mirrors the transformation she […]

]]> In efforts to reconstruct two major bridges destroyed by the floods of 11 September 2024 in Maiduguri, the North East Development Commission (NEDC) has assured motorists that the ongoing construction projects will be completed before the rainy season, noting that the bridges serve as the economic lifeline of the affected communities in Jere Local […]

]]> Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and Dangote refinery have reaffirmed their commitment to a strategic alliance aimed at unlocking operational synergies and domestic energy sufficiency. This move signals a reshaping of Nigeria’s downstream landscape.   Bashir Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, who led a high-level management delegation to the […]

]]> The Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience (Kogi L-PRES) Project, in collaboration with Kogi Ministry of Livestock Development, has launched a mass vaccination exercise against Trans boundary Animal Diseases (TADs). Olufemi Bolarin, commissioner for Livestock Development, disclosed during stakeholders’ engagement meeting in Lokoja, that the initiative aims to safeguard anal health, strengthen livestock productivity […]

]]> It’s 2026, and traders remain divided between chasing momentum in niche projects and navigating challenges in major names, creating opportunities and risks across the board. An example of this is the Ethereum price in USD, currently around $1,981, down about 1% today, weighed down by massive ETF outflows. On the other hand, the Zcash […]

]]> African Union Sports Council (AUSC) has appointed  Samson Siasia, former Super Eagles head coach as its ambassador for Region 2 West Africa, marking a fresh chapter in the ex-international’s career. Mustpha Michael, The council’s Secretary-General presented Siasia’s appointment letter on Thursday in Abuja, explaining that the decision was based on his pedigree as a […]

]]> An unknown group suspected to be terrorists are demanding N100 million from the Utono community in Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The threat comes amid growing security concerns in parts of Kebbi and neighbouring states, where armed groups have carried out deadly raids, kidnappings, and extortion in rural communities. In a letter […]

Digital technology is reshaping how economies grow, businesses operate, and individuals work. However, a significant portion of Nigeria’s population and workforce still struggles with basic digital skills, creating what experts describe as a “silent barrier” to national productivity. As Nigeria seeks to improve productivity and compete globally, the conversation underscores a central challenge: digital literacy […]

]]> Nigeria requires an estimated N32.2 billion to equip its 30,000 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) with life-saving anti-venom, according to an analysis by BusinessDay. This estimate is based on prices ranging from N180,000 to N250,000 per dose, assuming each patient receives an average of three doses. The funding gap highlights a critical weakness in the […]