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Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Work Has Expanded Past Epe, Says Minister Umahi
Minister of Works Dave Umahi refutes claims that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project is stalled, asserting that construction is actively advancing across five states.
Edo NDLEA identifies cannabis cultivation and student involvement as major anti-drug hurdles
The Edo NDLEA highlights how cannabis forest farming and the recruitment of students into drug activities are complicating efforts to tackle substance abuse in the state.
President Tinubu Details Reasons for Supporting Dangote Refinery
President Bola Tinubu explains that his support for the Dangote Refinery aims to bolster private sector investment and national economic growth.
Ifeanyi Ejiofor Views 27 Coffins as Evidence of Nigeria’s Security Breakdown
Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor labels the mass burial of 27 terror victims a stark sign of Nigeria's failure to curb violence, urging the government to prioritize security over electoral politics.
BIM-MASSOB Advocates for Partitioning Nigeria into Six Independent Republics
The Biafra Independence Movement and Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra has petitioned the United Nations to divide Nigeria into six independent republics to resolve persistent insecurity.
RMAFC Reports N1.16 Trillion Fuel Subsidy Expenditure for 2021
RMAFC Chairman Mohammed Shehu informed the Senate that Nigeria spent N1.16 trillion on fuel subsidies in 2021 while highlighting concerns over revenue calculation practices and official absences at hearings.
Adamu Fakai, APC Leader in Kebbi, Renounces Support for President Tinubu Ahead of 2027
Adamu Fakai, an APC chieftain in Kebbi State, has withdrawn his support for President Bola Tinubu, alleging that his extensive efforts to promote government projects were ignored by party leadership.
Lekki Raid: EFCC Apprehends Over 20 Individuals in Lagos
EFCC agents have taken more than 20 suspects into custody following a strategic raid on a Lekki apartment complex to investigate alleged financial crimes.
Manufacturing sector optimism rises despite ongoing economic hurdles
Nigerian manufacturers report increased confidence in the second quarter of 2026, though operational challenges like high interest rates and power deficits persist.
Naira Exchange Rate Performance: August 7, 2026
The naira held steady against the dollar on August 7, 2026, with the official rate at ₦1,368.22 and the parallel rate at ₦1,405, showing narrowing disparities due to ongoing reforms.