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  • Naira Depreciation: Dollar Demand Pushes Rate to N1,346.32/$

    By Ifunanya | February 21, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira Depreciation: Dollar Demand Pushes Rate to N1,346.32/$

    The Nigerian naira weakened against the US dollar on Friday, closing lower amid persistent and outpaced demand for foreign currency in the official market. trading sessions throughout the day saw sustained dollar demand that exceeded […]

  • Dele Momodu: Davido-Sophia Custody Settlement Talks Underway

    By Ifunanya | February 21, 2026 | Comments Off on Dele Momodu: Davido-Sophia Custody Settlement Talks Underway

    Nigerian publisher Dele Momodu has confirmed that informal discussions are underway between the families of singer Davido and Sophia Momodu, aimed at resolving their ongoing child custody dispute. His statement comes after repeated public appeals […]

  • Smuggling Crackdown: Customs Seizes 159k Petrol for NMDPRA

    By Ifunanya | February 21, 2026 | Comments Off on Smuggling Crackdown: Customs Seizes 159k Petrol for NMDPRA

    The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has formally handed over three seized fuel tankers, containing over 159,000 litres of petrol, to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) for prosecution. The handover, conducted in […]

  • INEC Guarantees 8:30am Start for FCT Council Election

    By Ifunanya | February 21, 2026 | Comments Off on INEC Guarantees 8:30am Start for FCT Council Election

    INEC Guarantees Punctual Start for FCT Area Council Election By [Your Name/Media Talk Africa] The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured voters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that the Area Council election, scheduled […]

  • Nigeria’s Public Debt Rises to N153.29tn in September 2025

    By Ifunanya | February 21, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria’s Public Debt Rises to N153.29tn in September 2025

    Nigeria’s total public debt rose to N153.29 trillion by the end of September 2025, marking a quarter-on-quarter increase of N893.87 billion from the N152.40 trillion recorded in June, according to data released by the Debt […]

  • Eric Chelle Leverages AFCON Bronze for Super Eagles Deal

    By Ifunanya | February 21, 2026 | Comments Off on Eric Chelle Leverages AFCON Bronze for Super Eagles Deal

    Eric Chelle’s future as Super Eagles head coach remains uncertain following Nigeria’s third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, with reported demands creating a standoff with the Nigeria Football Federation […]

  • Libya Migrants: UN Report Details Brutal Human Rights Abuses

    By Ifunanya | February 21, 2026 | Comments Off on Libya Migrants: UN Report Details Brutal Human Rights Abuses

    UN Report Documents Systematic Abuses Against Migrants in Libya A new United Nations report describes a “brutal and normalized reality” for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Libya, detailing a sharp rise in exploitation and […]

  • Tinubu’s swift Electoral Act assent boosts 2027 election prep

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Tinubu’s swift Electoral Act assent boosts 2027 election prep

    President Tinubu Signs Key Electoral Amendment Ahead of 2027 Polls President Bola Tinubu has given swift assent to the amended 2026 Electoral Act, a move a pro-government group says will significantly strengthen preparations for Nigeria’s […]

  • Modibbo: North Not Marginalized, States Have Ministers

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Modibbo: North Not Marginalized, States Have Ministers

    Former Federal Capital Territory Minister Aliyu Modibbo has dismissed claims of marginalization against Northern Nigeria, stating that the region receives its constitutionally guaranteed representation and resources. Modibbo made the remarks during an interview with Trust […]

  • NLC GenCos Row Over N6.5 Trillion Legacy Debt, Power Crisis

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on NLC GenCos Row Over N6.5 Trillion Legacy Debt, Power Crisis

    A dispute between Nigeria’s main labour federation and power generation companies has intensified over the federal government’s plan to address a multitrillion-naira debt in the electricity sector, even as widespread power outages affect multiple cities. […]

  • Druzhba Pipeline Halt: Hungary Vetoes €90B EU Loan for Ukraine

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Druzhba Pipeline Halt: Hungary Vetoes €90B EU Loan for Ukraine

    Hungary has vetoed a €90 billion EU loan package for Ukraine, directly linking the decision to the suspension of oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline, a critical energy transit route. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto […]

  • Super Eagles face Iran, Jordan in Amman World Cup prep tournament

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Super Eagles face Iran, Jordan in Amman World Cup prep tournament

    Nigeria’s Super Eagles will participate in a four-nation invitational football tournament in Amman, Jordan, next month, facing Iran and the host nation in preparatory matches ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Nigerian Football […]

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