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The Nigerian naira has maintained relative stability in the foreign exchange (FX) market, even as the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) dollar inflows fluctuate and external reserves trend downward. According to the latest data from the CBN, Nigeria’s gross external reserves fell by 8 per cent year-to-date, declining to $37.84…
The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has successfully concluded nationwide — with 101 physically challenged candidates participating in Lagos State alone. JAMB, under the leadership of its Registrar, Prof. Ish’aq Oloyede, reaffirmed its commitment to inclusivity through the JAMB Equal…
The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to deepening strategic ties with the European Union (EU), as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) prepares to launch its first West African office in Lagos. This development follows Nigeria’s official admission as the EBRD’s 77th shareholder in February 2025,…
In a strategic move to strengthen its healthcare system and retain medical professionals, the Kwara State Government has approved the revised 2024 Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) for doctors in the state. The announcement was made by the Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Hospital Management Board (KWHMB), Dr. Abdulraheem…
Popular Lagos socialite and businessman, Emeka Okonkwo, better known as E-Money, was released on Tuesday evening after hours of questioning by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged abuse of the Naira and defacement of foreignj currencies. E-Money was reportedly arrested on Monday night at his residence in…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for a revitalized economic partnership between Nigeria and Brazil, as he addressed an influential gathering of investors, business leaders, and policymakers at the Brazil–Nigeria Business Roundtable held in Rio de Janeiro. The high-level event, organized by ApexBrasil — Brazil’s…
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has officially announced the 26th Assembly of Health Ministers (AHM) of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), set to take place from May 4 to 10, 2025, in Praia, Cabo Verde. This year’s Assembly, held under the theme “Regional Community Health Policy…
Tackling the pressing issues of youth unemployment and underemployment in West Africa will take center stage as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) hosts a major Youth Conference from April 29 to 30, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. Organized in partnership with Ghana’s Ministry of Youth and Development, the…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially condemned the recent terrorist attack in South Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of at least 26 innocent civilians, most of whom were tourists, and left several others seriously injured. In a statement issued on Monday, the Nigerian government expressed deep sorrow over…
The Department of Political Affairs, Peace, and Security (PAPS) of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is convening a crucial three-day regional meeting aimed at enhancing peace mediation and conflict resolution efforts across West Africa. The gathering, taking place from April 28 to 30, 2025, in Accra,…
