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Naira to Hit N1,993 per Dollar

A new report from BMI, a subsidiary of Fitch Solutions, has projected that the naira will depreciate to N1,993 against the U.S. dollar by 2028, creating severe challenges for Nigeria’s medical device imports and healthcare industry. This devaluation poses risks...

Kubwa Residents Plead for Help Over Growing Refuse Dumping Problem

Residents of Kubwa, a neighborhood in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja, are frustrated with the constant dumping of trash by local cart-pushing waste collectors, commonly called "Baban bola." They are calling on government authorities to step in and improve...

Okpebholo, Idahosa sworn in as Edo governor, deputy

The newly elected Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, were sworn in on Tuesday. The Chief Justice of the state, Daniel Okungbowa, administered the oath to the state’s number one and two citizens at...

Global Leaders Honor Biden’s Decision to Withdraw from 2024 Election

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed respect for President Joe Biden’s decision to step out of the presidential race, calling his career “remarkable.” Starmer tweeted, “I respect President Biden’s decision and look forward to working together during the remainder of...

Biden Withdraws from 2024 Race, Endorses Harris to Become Democratic Nominee

President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he will not seek reelection in the 2024 presidential race and has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new nominee. This move dramatically reshapes the upcoming election, pitting Harris against...

Education Minister Approves Lower Admission Age for 2024 Academic Session

In a notable shift, the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has approved 16 years as the minimum admission age for tertiary institutions for the 2024/2025 academic session. This decision comes after considerable protests from stakeholders at the 2024...

Trump Selects Sen. JD Vance as Running Mate: From Critic to Loyal Ally

Former President Donald Trump has chosen Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his vice-presidential running mate, marking a significant turn in their relationship from past critic to steadfast supporter. This decision, announced on Monday, positions Vance as the first...

UAE Reinstates Visa Issuance for Nigerian Travelers

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached an agreement to resume the issuance of visas to Nigerian passport holders wishing to travel to the UAE. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced...

Trump Credits Divine Intervention for Surviving Assassination Attempt

Former U.S. President Donald Trump attributed his survival of an assassination attempt on Saturday to either “luck or God.” In a joint interview, Trump recounted the harrowing experience, stating, "I'm not supposed to be here. I'm supposed to be dead,"...

Government Committed to Reviewing Contracts and Cost Augmentations for Ongoing Projects

...Minister Debunks Reports of FEC Halting Inherited Projects** In alignment with President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu's vision for road infrastructure and economic recovery, the Honourable Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. Nweze David Umahi, assured contractors that the Federal Government is...
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Obasanjo Declares Nigeria a Failing State, Criticizes Tinubu’s Leadership at Yale Forum

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has openly criticized the current state of Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu, calling the country...
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