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Economy·News·News Update

Federal Government Endorses 2024–2027 Debt Strategy To Sustain Fiscal Stability

The Federal Government has approved Nigeria’s Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDS) for 2024–2027, a framework aimed at promoting debt sustainability, strengthening fiscal stability, and further developing the domestic securities market. The Debt Management Office (DMO) announced the approval in a statement on

August 25, 2025

Politics·Headlines·News·News Update

APC Is A Cancer, Needs To Be Removed In 2027 – Sule Lamido

Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has likened the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government to a cancer. He urged the opposition coalition supported by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to take a more measured approach and concentrate on developing effective strategies

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

Economy·News·News Update

NAICOM Lauds Tinubu For Signing NIIRA 2025 Into Law

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has commended President Bola Tinubu for assenting to the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act, 2025 (NIIRA 2025). President Tinubu signed the NIIRA 2025 into law on Tuesday. In a statement issued by the Commission, NIIRA 2025 was

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

Headlines·News·News Update·Politics

MKO Abiola’s Wife, Dr. Doyin Is Dead

The wife of the late Chief MKO Abiola and a trailblazing journalist, Dr. Doyin Abiola has been confirmed dead. She passed away on Tuesday evening, though details surrounding her death are yet to be fully disclosed. Dr. Abiola was widely respected for

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

Headlines·Economy·News·News Update

Naira Appreciates Against US Dollar At Official Market, CBN Releases Latest Exchange Rates

The Nigerian currency, the naira, appreciated against the United States dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) on Monday, August 4, 2025. New data showed that the naira gained N1.29 or 0.08% to close at N1,531.95, compared to N1,533.94/$1 exchange

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

Economy·Headlines·News·News Update

Tinubu Signs NIIR Bill Into Law, Boosts Financial Sector

‎President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reforms (NIIR) Bill 2025 into Law, marking a major step toward strengthening the financial sector and driving a one trillion dollar economy. ‎This was disclosed in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

News Update·Headlines·News·Religion

Breaking: Turji Releases 32 Kidnapped Victims, Surrenders Arms After Peace Talks

Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has surrendered arms and released 32 kidnapped victims in Zamfara State, following direct peace talks with Islamic clerics. One of the clerics involved, Sheikh Musa Yusuf Assadus Sunnah, revealed during a sermon in Kaduna that the meetings

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

News Update·Headlines·News

Breaking: Turji Releases 32 Kidnapped Victims, Surrenders Arms After Peace Talks

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

News Update·Grassroots·News·Politics

Osun APC Raises Alarm Over Governor Adeleke’s Two-Week Absence

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has raised alarm over the two-week absence of Governor Ademola Adeleke, alleging he left without providing adequate information to the public about his whereabouts. In a statement released on Tuesday by Kola Olabisi, the

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

News·Headlines·News Update·Politics

Power Struggle Rocks ADC As State Chairmen Reject David Mark’s Leadership

The internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) escalated on Tuesday as a forum of state chairmen of the party strongly condemned an alleged takeover attempt led by former Senate President and Interim National Chairman, Senator David Mark. In a strongly

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

News Update·News·Sports

MTN Nigeria Awards N150 Million To Super Falcons For WAFCON 2024 Victory

MTN Nigeria has awarded ₦150 million to the Nigerian Super Falcons in recognition of their outstanding triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The announcement was made during a celebratory breakfast reception held in Lagos, attended by officials of

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

News Update

Mrs Akeredolu Backs Peter Obi Over One-Term Promise

Former First Lady of Ondo State, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has openly endorsed Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, highlighting his promise to serve a single four-year term if elected. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), she commended Obi’s resolve, likening

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

News Update·Headlines·News·Politics

Sowore Dismisses Rotational Presidency As Senseless Idea

Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has dismissed the ongoing debate over rotational presidency in Nigeria as senseless. Speaking on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Sowore emphasized that national

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

News Update

CHAN 2024: Eric Chelle talks up Super Eagles B ahead of Senegal clash

Nigeria’s Super Eagles B will begin their quest for continental glory against defending champions Senegal on Tuesday, with coach Eric Chelle declaring his side ready for the high-stakes CHAN opener in Zanzibar City. Chelle, who oversaw a four-week preparation camp, is relishing

by Olatunji Olajide

August 5, 2025

News Update

Newcastle Move Puts Man United in Sesko Transfer Squeeze

Manchester United face a race against time in their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko as Newcastle United close in on a €90m deal with RB Leipzig. The German club are understood to be satisfied with Newcastle’s package, which includes €80m upfront plus add-ons,

by Olatunji Olajide

August 5, 2025

News Update

Ojulari Breaks Silence On Resignation Rumours

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, on Monday addressed stakeholders at the ongoing Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition hosted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers, choosing not to respond directly to widespread

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

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News Update - Page 8

Federal Government Endorses 2024–2027 Debt Strategy To Sustain Fiscal Stability

APC Is A Cancer, Needs To Be Removed In 2027 – Sule Lamido

NAICOM Lauds Tinubu For Signing NIIRA 2025 Into Law

MKO Abiola’s Wife, Dr. Doyin Is Dead

Naira Appreciates Against US Dollar At Official Market, CBN Releases Latest Exchange Rates

Tinubu Signs NIIR Bill Into Law, Boosts Financial Sector

Breaking: Turji Releases 32 Kidnapped Victims, Surrenders Arms After Peace Talks

Breaking: Turji Releases 32 Kidnapped Victims, Surrenders Arms After Peace Talks

Osun APC Raises Alarm Over Governor Adeleke’s Two-Week Absence

Power Struggle Rocks ADC As State Chairmen Reject David Mark’s Leadership

MTN Nigeria Awards N150 Million To Super Falcons For WAFCON 2024 Victory

Mrs Akeredolu Backs Peter Obi Over One-Term Promise

Sowore Dismisses Rotational Presidency As Senseless Idea

CHAN 2024: Eric Chelle talks up Super Eagles B ahead of Senegal clash

Newcastle Move Puts Man United in Sesko Transfer Squeeze

Ojulari Breaks Silence On Resignation Rumours

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