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Keyamo addresses Peter Obi following supporter’s offer to pay airport fine
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has authorized a supporter to pay Peter Obi's airport parking fine after the politician claimed he was being harassed.
Finance Minister Oyedele Announces New Metrics to Gauge Reform Impact on Nigerian Households
Minister Taiwo Oyedele states that the government will track poverty, income, and inequality metrics to demonstrate the real-world impact of economic reforms on Nigerian families.
CBN Issues 24-Hour Liquidation Mandate for Unused FX Held by BDCs
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed Bureau De Change operators to return all unused foreign exchange to the Nigerian Foreign Exchange market within 24 hours or face regulatory sanctions.
Military forces detain alleged Boko Haram fuel distributor in Borno
Operation HADIN KAI troops captured a 23-year-old suspect accused of providing fuel to Boko Haram and ISWAP militants during a targeted operation in Borno State.
Jimoh Ibrahim Claims President Tinubu Will Secure Nigeria’s Permanent UN Security Council Seat
Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim asserts that President Bola Tinubu is successfully advocating for Nigeria to gain a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
Nigerian authorities rename Lagos-Calabar highway for President Tinubu
The Nigerian government has renamed the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar coastal highway to honor President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, acknowledging his long-term vision for the infrastructure project.
SEC Launches Nationwide Initiative to Retrieve Unclaimed Dividends
The SEC has started a nationwide campaign to help Nigerians recover unclaimed dividends and capital market funds, beginning with an educational town hall in Lagos.
Bank of Industry to allocate majority of EIB loan to cocoa and dairy growth
The Bank of Industry is directing 70 percent of a new 60 million euro European Investment Bank facility toward advancing Nigeria's cocoa and dairy processing capabilities.
Nigerian Naira Exchange Rate Analysis: July 17, 2026
The Nigerian naira remained stable against the dollar on July 17, 2026, as the official exchange market shows minor fluctuations while analysts await the upcoming Central Bank policy meeting.
Emir Sanusi Urges Government to Prioritize Poverty Alleviation Policies
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II has called on Nigerian leaders to shift their focus toward economic policies that improve citizen welfare, reduce poverty, and prioritize competent governance over personal interest.