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The naira extended gains on Friday to end the week on a good note against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira further strengthened to N1,417.95 per dollar on Friday, up from N1,419.28 recorded on Thursday. This means that the Naira gains N1.33 against the dollar on a day-to-day basis at the official FX market. Meanwhile, at the black market, the Naira remained stable at N1490 per dollar on Friday, the same rate recorded for the major part of the week, according to a Bureau De Change…

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NSDC Boss Clarifies NSI Status, Unveils Major Reforms to Eliminate Sugar Production Gap   The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Kamar Bakrin, has clarified the institutional status of the Nigeria Sugar Institute (NSI), dismissing public misconceptions and outlining wide-ranging reforms aimed at repositioning the Institute as […] The post NSDC Boss Clarifies NSI Status…Read More

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President Donald Trump on Saturday levied tariffs on eight European nations that have voiced their opposition to the United States’ control of Greenland. Those affected are Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Most are widely regarded as U.S. allies. Trump stated that America has been subsidizing Denmark, Europe, and countries on other continents for many years by not charging them any form of remuneration. “It’s time for Denmark to give back after centuries…World Peace is at stake!” the President wrote in a post on Truth Social. The U.S. leader reiterated his comment about China and Russia wanting Greenland,…

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Nigeria banished their penalty shoot-out demons, as they defeated Egypt via spot-kicks to win the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles had lost to hosts Morocco via penalties in the semi-final. And against the Pharoahs, the game had to be decided from 12 yards, after it ended 0-0 after 90 minutes. There was no extra time in the match. During the shoot-out, Stanley Nwabali proved to be the hero of the day, as he saved from Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush. Nigeria eventually ran out 4-2 winners, clinching the bronze medal for a record…

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Popular Oyo State–based media personality and founder of Agidigbo FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 Oyo State governorship election on the platform of the Accord Party. Hamzat made the announcement during a public declaration, where he clearly stated his decision to focus solely on his own political ambition ahead of the polls. “I am publicly declaring today that in 2027. I will not campaign for anyone or mobilise crowds for anyone. “I will contest in the gubernatorial election under the Accord Party.” His declaration marks a significant shift, as he distances himself from supporting…

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