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Nigeria’s electoral umpire has not received a kobo of the funds budgeted for the 2027 general elections, even as it races against tight international procurement timelines to replace voting machines lost or damaged in previous polls. INEC National Commissioner for Voter Education and Publicity, Mohammed Haruna, disclosed the funding gap on Thursday in Abuja…
Six Nigerians who had spent roughly eight months in detention in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire over alleged economic crimes have walked free, ending a quiet diplomatic effort that the Federal Government says vindicates its pledge to shield citizens caught in legal trouble abroad. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the development in…
A call by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, urging Nigerians to take up petty trades such as selling akara, roasting corn and producing kuli-kuli has ignited a sharp online row, with critics insisting the advice ignores the depth of hardship that millions of households are battling. Mrs Tinubu made the remarks on Wednesday…
Global oil prices have eased after a sudden intraday spike triggered by a fresh attack in the Strait of Hormuz. International benchmark Brent crude fell 1.80 per cent on Friday to trade at $74.11 per barrel for August delivery. The reversal followed a brief 4 per cent rally on Thursday after a merchant vessel came…
Nigeria is still falling significantly short of its statutory tax revenue targets despite the implementation of extensive fiscal adjustments. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed the ongoing deficit during a courtesy visit in Abuja on Thursday. The minister hosted the leadership of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria…
The Nigerian naira maintained a relatively steady position against the United States dollar during early trading on Friday. Data from the official foreign exchange market showed the local currency exchanging at N1,374.52 per dollar by mid-morning. The current rate represents a marginal appreciation from the opening figures recorded at the start of the daily session….
Juventus’ search for a new goalkeeper has pulled Maduka Okoye to the centre of the summer transfer market, with Serie A side Udinese placing a €15 million valuation on the Super Eagles shot-stopper as the Turin giants weigh a formal approach ahead of the 2026/27 season. Italian outlet Il Messaggero Veneto, through Tuttomercatoweb, reported…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has restated its commitment to the 16-year minimum age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions, insisting that the policy rests on existing education laws and on evidence linking maturity to academic success. The board’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin, made the position known on Thursday during a…
Afrobeats heavyweight David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, has released his highly anticipated single, “I Know Who I Be.” The track dropped on Friday morning across major streaming platforms, marking the pop star’s first official musical offering of 2026. To deliver a distinct cross-border sound, the singer collaborated with emerging South African musical acts Jazzwrld…
A federal agency tasked with protecting Nigerians from epidemics has pushed back against lawmakers’ plans to create a second public health institution, warning that the move could fracture the country’s disease response at a moment when it can least afford disruption. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention told the House of Representatives…
