The CBN has urged Nigerians, especially Kano traders, to handle naira notes with care and dignity to extend their lifespan and reduce replacement costs.
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NDLEA, Army Destroy Edo Cannabis Farms With Estimated 1,360kg Yield!
NDLEA and Nigerian Army personnel destroy two cannabis farms with an estimated combined yield of 1,360.23kg at Eko Camp, Ilushi, Edo State.
Arepo Power Outage Deepens Electricity Crisis in Ogun Community!
Arepo residents in Ogun face another electricity disruption amid months of poor power supply, infrastructure problems and calls for a lasting solution.
Rivers Assembly Backs Constitutional Amendment to Establish State Police Services!
Rivers State House of Assembly backs the constitutional amendment seeking to establish State Police Services, advancing Nigeria’s ongoing policing reform process.
Nigerian Navy Batch 39 Recruitment: Applicants Await Official Confirmation of 2026 Application Dates!
Nigerian Navy Batch 39 recruitment information is circulating ahead of the reported 2026 application window, but applicants should await official confirmation of dates and requirements.
PenCom Targets N300bn Pension Fund Investment in Nigeria’s Infrastructure by Q2 2027!
PenCom says Nigeria’s pension industry has committed N241 billion and is targeting up to N300 billion for infrastructure investment, with deployment expected to begin in Q2 2027.
CAN Demands Urgent Rescue of 78 Borno Schoolchildren After More Than 100 Days in Captivity!
CAN Borno has called for the urgent rescue of 78 schoolchildren abducted in Askira/Uba, as the children remain in captivity for more than 100 days.
AbdulRazaq Unveils Book Celebrating 50 Women in Diplomacy!
Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq co-presents The Female Diplomat, a book documenting the contributions of 50 women to diplomacy and public service.
Troops Kill Suspected Terrorist in Sokoto, Rescue Six Family Members in Zamfara!
Nigerian troops kill a suspected terrorist in Sokoto and rescue six family members during a foiled kidnapping attempt in Zamfara State.
Nasarawa Gov Sule Inaugurates 5.2km Akwanga-Jos Bypass to Ease Traffic, Boost Economic Activity!
Nasarawa Governor Abdullahi Sule has inaugurated the 5.2km Akwanga-Jos bypass to ease traffic, improve road safety and support economic activity.
Kano Restricts Durbar Processions and Horse Riding Over Security Concerns!
Kano authorities have restricted Durbar processions and horse-riding activities amid security concerns linked to rival Sallah celebrations and the ongoing Kano Emirate dispute.
Oil Marketers Cut Petrol Prices to N1,350/Litre as Depot Rates Decline!
Oil marketers have reduced petrol prices to around N1,350 per litre in parts of Nigeria as depot rates fall following a decline in international crude oil prices.
Bauchi Police Arrest Three Over Alleged Gun Fabrication, Suspected Rape!
Bauchi Police have arrested three suspects over alleged illegal firearm possession and fabrication in Misau and another suspect over an alleged rape in Gamawa.
Deji of Akure Commends Youth Minister Olawande for Renovation of Historic Palace!
Deji of Akure Oba Aladelusi commends Youth Development Minister Ayodele Olawande for supporting the renovation and beautification of the historic palace in Ondo State.
Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects, Recover English-Made Pistol in Nnewi!
Anambra Police have arrested two suspects during a stop-and-search operation in Nnewi and recovered a six-round English-made pistol.