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Forex crisis now behind us, says Elumelu
Chairman of United Bank of Africa, Tony Elumelu, has declared that Nigeria’s foreign exchange challenges are now a thing of the past, stating that businesses can access dollars without the hurdles that once defined the market. Speaking with journalists after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday, Elumelu credited recent reforms by the…
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Tinubu to inaugurate projects, attend Argungu festival in Kebbi— Presidency
President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday undertake a one-day official visit to Kebbi State, where he is scheduled to inaugurate projects executed by Governor Nasir Idris, the presidency has announced. During the visit, the President will also serve as special guest of honour at the 61st edition of the 2026 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival, one of Africa’s most…
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Aregbesola urges credible membership drive as ADC flags off registration
The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has called on party leaders to prioritise transparency and credibility in the ongoing membership revalidation and registration exercise. He made the appeal during the flag-off ceremony held at Barcelona Hotel in Abuja, where senior party officials gathered to commence the nationwide mobilisation process. Aregbesola emphasised the importance of building…
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How sensational headlines influenced public perception during #EndSARS — Lai Mohammed
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has attributed the controversy surrounding the #EndSARS protests to sensational and misleading media headlines, arguing that exaggerated reporting significantly shaped public perception of the events. He made the remarks on Thursday in Abuja during a public reading of his new book, Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments That Defined An Administration, held at…
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BREAKING: INEC unveils timetable for 2027 general elections, presidential poll set for February 20
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections, detailing key dates for voting, party primaries, campaigns, and voter registration. According to the schedule issued by INEC, the Presidential and National Assembly elections will take place on Saturday, February 20, 2027. Governorship and State House of Assembly elections are scheduled to follow two…
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AU Summit: Nigeria secures permanent seat on African Central Bank board
Nigeria has secured a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank following deliberations at the 39th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday, by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar. According to the statement, the decision marks a significant diplomatic milestone for Nigeria…
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Chinese Embassy in Nigeria denies allegations of illegal mining, terror financing
The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has dismissed allegations linking Chinese mining firms to illegal mining and the financing of terrorist activities in Nigeria, describing the claims as false and harmful to bilateral relations. In a statement issued on Thursday, the embassy said a bill introduced by certain members of the United States Congress “groundlessly accused China of engaging in illegal…
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Obasanjo: Leaders after Murtala Muhammed, including me, failed to groom successors
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has admitted that leaders who governed Nigeria after Murtala Muhammed, including himself, failed to groom credible successors capable of sustaining national progress. Obasanjo made the remark on Thursday at the Murtala Muhammed International Lecture and Leadership Conference held to mark the 50th anniversary of the late Head of State’s assassination. The event, themed “Has Africa Come…
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Tinubu pays tribute to Murtala Muhammed, says he had “democratic blood in his veins”
President Bola Tinubu has described that Nigeria’s former Head of State, Murtala Muhammed, possessed “democratic blood in his veins,” despite his emergence as a military ruler. The President made the remark on Thursday at the 50th Murtala Mohammed International Lecture and Leadership Conference held in Abuja in honour of the late leader. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of…
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Amupitan seeks N873 billion funding for INEC ahead of 2027 general elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has requested N873.78 billion to conduct the 2027 general elections, warning that insufficient funding could derail preparations for the polls. INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan made the appeal on Thursday while presenting the commission’s 2026 budget proposal and projected cost for the 2027 elections before the National Assembly joint committee on electoral matters in Abuja,…
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