13th July 2026 A United States film director has been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of defrauding global streaming platform Netflix of millions of dollars earmarked for the production of a science fiction television series. According to U.S. prosecutors, the filmmaker diverted funds provided by Netflix for personal luxury spending instead of using…
13th July 2026 The Nigerian naira maintained its stability against the United States dollar, closing at ₦1,382.33/$1, a development that analysts say reflects improved liquidity and relative calm in the country’s foreign exchange market. The latest exchange rate indicates that the local currency continues to benefit from ongoing reforms introduced by the Central Bank of…
13th July 2026 The Federal Government has suspended its proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), following widespread public criticism and calls for a review of the policy. The decision was announced on Monday by the…
9th July 2026 Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has announced that the Federal Government has increased the monthly earnings of soldiers, with the lowest-paid personnel in the Armed Forces now receiving at least ₦100,000 as part of renewed efforts to improve troop welfare and strengthen the country’s fight against insecurity. Badaru said the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have traded words over allegations concerning former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai’s hospital visit and the conditions of his detention. The controversy began after the ADC accused the anti-corruption agency of denying El-Rufai access to adequate medical care while…
Nigeria’s Senate has rejected a motion calling for an investigation into the controversial ₦1.3 billion budget allocation connected to the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) scandal. The decision comes amid growing public scrutiny over the alleged inclusion of the allocation in the 2026 federal budget for an entity whose legal status and operational existence…
“The new terminal will open up opportunities, enhance efficiency, and elevate Snake Island Port as a major global shipping center,” MSC President Diego Aponte said.
Officials familiar with the matter revealed that India has already signalled reluctance to grant approval for Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to New Delhi, Ambassador Muhammad Dahiru.
Segun Showunmi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has criticised Mehdi Hasan of Al Jazeera for subjecting Daniel Bwala, special adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on media and policy communication, to what he described as “hostility” and public ridicule during a recent Head to Head interview.
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