The World Bank says the naira was among Africa’s more resilient currencies in Q2 2026, with a maximum 2.6% weakening as oil exports helped cushion Nigeria against global market pressures.
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CHI Life Targets Stronger Financial Protection With ‘The Legacy: Golden Key of Assurance’ Campaign!
CHI Life Assurance launches The Legacy: Golden Key of Assurance campaign, encouraging Nigerians to strengthen financial protection and secure family legacies.
Nigerian Cold-Chain Firms Turn to Gas Power as Energy Costs Rise!
Nigerian cold-chain firms are turning to gas-powered generation as rising energy costs and unreliable electricity drive investment in reliable refrigeration.
20 Prospective NYSC Members Rescued in Imo as Police Hunt Kidnappers!
Twenty prospective NYSC members abducted in Imo State have been rescued by security agencies after days in captivity, as police continue efforts to apprehend the kidnappers.
NLC Declares Indefinite FCT Strike Over Teachers’ Promotion Dispute, ASUSS Rejects Action!
NLC has begun an indefinite strike in the FCT over teachers’ promotion, career progression and welfare disputes, while ASUSS rejects the action.
Coleman Urges Stiffer Sanctions Against Counterfeit Cable Makers in Nigeria!
Coleman Technical Industries has urged Nigeria to impose stiffer penalties and stronger prosecution for manufacturers and distributors of counterfeit electrical cables.
Hormuz Tanker Attacks Reach Weekly High as Gulf Oil Exports Rise!
Tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz reached their highest weekly level since the Iran war began as Gulf producers push to increase oil exports despite growing maritime risks.
Mutfwang’s APC Defection and Federal Projects: What the Plateau LG Chairman’s Claim Really Means!
Weng Global Explain examines the claim that Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s APC defection is attracting more federal projects to Plateau State and separates political claims from evidence.
Femi Adebayo Unveils Euphoria 360 Hub in Lagos to Expand Film Production and Creative Training!
Nollywood actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has unveiled Euphoria 360 Hub in Lagos, a multi-purpose facility for film production, post-production, creative training and media services.
FBI Arrests 18-Year-Old Accused of Plotting ISIS-Inspired Mass Shooting at Mall of America!
The FBI has arrested 18-year-old Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud over an alleged ISIS-inspired plan to carry out a mass shooting at Minnesota’s Mall of America.
2027 Elections: 84% of Nigerians Say They Are Likely to Vote, Yiaga Africa Survey Finds!
Yiaga Africa’s latest survey finds 84% of Nigerians are likely to vote in the 2027 elections, while insecurity, weak trust in INEC and vote buying remain major concerns.
Kenya Confirms First Ebola Death After Imported Case From DR Congo!
Kenya has confirmed its first imported Ebola case and death after a citizen returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo tested positive for Bundibugyo virus in Nairobi.
Emefiele Trial: Witness Says Former CBN Governor Was Not Signatory to ₦124.86bn Withdrawal!
A prosecution witness has told an Abuja court that Godwin Emefiele was not a signatory to the Consolidated Revenue Account and that the former CBN governor was not linked to the ₦124.86 billion withdrawal.
Gombe High Court Sentences Two Men to Death by Hanging for Armed Robbery, Murder!
A Gombe State High Court has reportedly sentenced Buhari Sule and Muktari Ali Hilami to death by hanging for armed robbery and the murder of Murtala Rabi’u, amid a series of recent capital-punishment cases in the state.
Jorge Jesus Responds to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Statement, Says He Has Nothing More to Add!
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has responded to Cristiano Ronaldo’s statement over their recent dispute, saying he has read the account but has nothing more to say.