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Naira appreciates to N1,488/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,488 per dollar in the parallel (…)
[Vanguard] 22/01/2026
FG has put housing and urban devt sector on a progressive trajectory, says Belgore
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin The Federal Government has initiated several flagship reforms that (…)
[Vanguard] 22/01/2026
Wike appoints Sani Daura as Senior Special Assistant on protocol matters
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has appointed Mr Sani Musa (…)
[Vanguard] 22/01/2026
Edo govt threatens sanctions as illegal squatters take over water board lands
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo state government yesterday threatened to take appropriate (…)
[Vanguard] 22/01/2026
Students lament brutality in FUTO
A final-year student at Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Joy Chinaza, was (…)
[The Nation] 22/01/2026
Students to Abiodun: intervene on insecurity
Student leaders, stakeholders, and community leaders across Ogun State have called on Ogun State (…)
[The Nation] 22/01/2026
Varsities collaborate to address challenges
The Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) on Monday said it was partnering with the Penn (…)
[The Nation] 22/01/2026
EkoUNIMED set for maiden convocation
The Vice Chancellor of Eko University of Medicine and Health Sciences (EkoUNIMED), Ijanikin, (…)
[The Nation] 22/01/2026
YABATECH Rector harps on skills, industry partnership
The Rector of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Dr Ibraheem Abdul, has reiterated the (…)
[The Nation] 22/01/2026
Don restates commitment to research,others
A Professor of International Economic Relations at Baze University in Abuja, Dr Mahmoud Alfa has (…)
[The Nation] 22/01/2026
Still on the new tax laws
Pay more for what? It is a question asked quietly in market stalls and loudly on social media, (…)
[The Nation] 22/01/2026
A commitment to citizens’ prosperity
The recently enacted tax reforms have continued to spark nationwide discussion, cutting across (…)
[The Nation] 22/01/2026
The inspiring art of sculpting
The legacy of the late Nigerian master sculptor Reuben Ugbine continues to resonate across (…)
[The Nation] 22/01/2026
Stakeholders differ on ban of graduation ceremony for pupils
The announcement by the Federal Government, banning graduation ceremonies for certain categories (…)
[The Nation] 22/01/2026
Looming recapitalisation deadline: 3 bank mergers expected Q1 2026 — DataPro
The leading credit rating agency, DataPro Limited, has stated that three significant bank (…)
[Vanguard] 22/01/2026
Student, others get AI-smart hearing aid
A tech innovator, Hanu Fejiro Agbodjie, has donated AI-powered smart glasses to some (…)
[The Nation] 22/01/2026
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Nigerian troops free 62 hostages, kill 2 militants in northwest
Northern Nigeria has been the hardest-hit part of the country, with a surge in kidnappings for ransom by gunmen across...
[Africanews] 21/01/2026
Nigeria: Troops Eliminate 20 Terrorists As Soldiers Pay Supreme Price During Fierce Encounter
[This Day] Abuja -- Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have killed more than 20 terrorists during a fierce and...
[AllAfrica] 21/01/2026
Standard Chartered Appoints New CEO to Replace Kariuki Ngare
Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of Dalu Ajene as Chief Executive Officer for the bank’s operations in...
[IT News Africa] 21/01/2026
Hilda Baci sets third Guinness World Record with largest serving of rice
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has earned her third Guinness World Records (GWR) title after Guinness recognised her for...
[Africanews] 21/01/2026
Nigeria ambush kills 5 soldiers, 1 police officer in Zamfara
Five soldiers and one police officer have been killed in an ambush in northwest Nigeria, the Nigerian army said on...
[Africanews] 21/01/2026
Nigeria: ADC Opposes Proposed Release of 70 Suspected Bandits in Katsina
[Vanguard] The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned and rejected plans by Gov. Dikko Radda's...
[AllAfrica] 21/01/2026
Africa: The Shared Challenges of Giving Birth
[MSF] Hermina lives in the Central African Republic (CAR), Murjanatu in northern Nigeria, and Sabera is a Rohingya...
[AllAfrica] 21/01/2026
Nigeria: Seven Escape Death in Ondo Building Collapse
[Premium Times] Eyewitnesses said the victims were working at different parts of the building site when it suddenly...
[AllAfrica] 21/01/2026
Nigeria: Police Confirm Mass Abduction of Worshippers in Kaduna
[Premium Times] The police admitted the incident in a Tuesday night statement issued by their spokesperson, Benjamin...
[AllAfrica] 21/01/2026
Nigeria: Court Adjourns Trial of Anthony Joshua's Driver
[Daily Trust] The Sagamu Magistrate Court in Ogun has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the 46-year-old driver...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Mompha's Associate Over Alleged N206m Fraud
[Vanguard] The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday dragged a businessman, Sarumi Babafemi, before...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Authorities in Kaduna State Deny the Kidnapping of More Than 100 Faithful From Several Christian Churches
[Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- "The news is completely false; we have no evidence of any such attack," said Sule Shuaibu,...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigerian court adjourns trial of driver in British boxer car crash case
Anthony Joshua’s two associates died in the December accident while he was hospitalised with injuries.
[Africanews] 20/01/2026
Nigeria Police deny reports of church abductions in Kaduna
Nigerian police have rejected reports that worshippers were abducted from churches in Kaduna state on Sunday, insisting...
[Africanews] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: No, US Military Has Not Bombed Nigeria's Capital City in an Attempt to Capture President Bola Tinubu
[Africa Check] No, US military has not bombed Nigeria's capital city in an attempt to capture president Bola Tinubu
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Why Lagos Health Workers Remain On Strike After Two Months - Johesu
[Premium Times] The industrial action stems from unresolved issues bordering on salary structures, professional...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Gunmen abduct over 160 worshippers in church attacks
Armed men with "sophisticated weapons" attacked at least two churches in Nigeria's Kaduna State on Sunday, according to...
[Africanews] 20/01/2026
Nigerian police deny reports of mass church abductions
A member of the clergy has said more than 160 people were seized during Sunday services Police in Nigeria's Kaduna State...
[The Africa news] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Cybercrime Against Tinubu - Sowore, Re-Arraigned, Trial for Jan 22
[Daily Trust] A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed January 22 for the definite trial of activist, Omoyele Sowore, in...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Why Super Eagles Skipped Afcon Bronze Medal Ceremony - - NFF
[Vanguard] President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has explained why Super Eagles players...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Ministry Dismisses Northern Elders' Claim On Lagos Gold Refinery
[Leadership] The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD) has dismissed claims by the Northern Elders' Forum (NEF)...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Anti-Tinubu Post - FG Amends Charges Against Sowore, Delists Facebook, X
[Vanguard] The Federal Government has amended the cybercrime charges it filed against activist and former presidential...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Nigeria's Former Election Umpire Has Been Appointed an Ambassador - Why This Is a Red Flag
[The Conversation Africa] The Nigerian Senate confirmed the appointment of the immediate past chairman of the...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf meets Tinubu at Aso Rock amid intense defection rumors
Speculation regarding the political future of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, reached a fever pitch on Monday as...
[USAfricaonline] 20/01/2026
The IMF’s 4.4% Forecast: Statistical Cheer in a Season of Economic Hardship
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on...
[USAfricaonline] 20/01/2026
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