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Atiku’s representative calls for President Tinubu’s resignation
Paul Ibe, a spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar, is calling for President Bola Tinubu's resignation, citing a rise in insecurity and an ineffective government response.
Central Bank Governor Cardoso Starts Naira Ambassadors Initiative
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso has introduced the Naira Ambassadors Club to encourage young students to handle the national currency with care and responsibility.
Nigeria Facing Isolated Security Issues, Not Under Total Siege, Presidency Asserts
The Presidency has rejected claims that Nigeria is under siege, characterizing regional security challenges as isolated breaches rather than a nationwide crisis.
Nigeria’s Net Foreign Exchange Inflow Declines by 24 Percent
The Central Bank of Nigeria reported a 24 percent monthly decline in net foreign exchange inflow, dropping to $6.92 billion in February 2026 due to reduced capital activity.
Onanuga Questions Narrative of Widespread Hunger in Nigeria
Bayo Onanuga, a spokesperson for the President, has challenged reports of widespread hunger, citing government infrastructure projects and financial aid programs as evidence of positive economic progress.
Naira Has Reached Its Appropriate Market Price, Presidency Claims
Bayo Onanuga, a presidential aide, claims that foreign exchange reforms have allowed the naira to settle at its true market value despite current fluctuations.
Lagos blast debris sent to Abuja for forensic investigation
Nigerian police have moved remnants from an Oke Mushin explosion to Abuja for forensic testing after an IED blast left the driver of a Toyota Sienna with minor injuries.
Presidency Rejects Claims of Pervasive Hunger in Nigeria
Bayo Onanuga, speaking for the Presidency, argues that economic interventions and infrastructure projects demonstrate that Nigerians are benefiting from the Tinubu administration, rejecting claims of widespread hunger.
Wednesday Morning Update: Top 10 Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers
Key headlines for Wednesday include President Tinubu's legislative push for state police, a new curfew in Oyo State, and significant police operations in Lagos.
US Imposes Sanctions on Lagos ISIS Financier and Currency Exchange Operations
The U.S. has sanctioned a Lagos-based financier and three currency exchange firms for supporting ISIS, marking a continued effort to dismantle the terror group's international financial networks.