Suspected bandits have abducted at least six travellers along the Naka–Makurdi road in Benue State in the early hours of Tuesday. The incident reportedly happened […]
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LAMATA Introduces Award to Promote Disability-Friendly Bus Services in Lagos
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced a new award initiative aimed at recognising bus operating companies that show strong commitment to supporting […]
MTN to Acquire IHS Towers in $6.2bn Cash Deal
MTN Group Ltd., Africa’s largest mobile network operator, has reached an agreement to acquire IHS Holding Ltd., one of the world’s leading independent telecom tower […]
Saudi Arabia Confirms Crescent Moon, Ramadan Begins Wednesday
Saudi Arabia has officially announced the sighting of the crescent moon, confirming the start of Ramadan 1447. With the Hilal sighted on Tuesday, Muslims in […]
Tinubu Mourns Jesse Jackson, Hails Late Activist as Global Symbol of Justice
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned American civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson, describing him as a global icon […]
Naira rises to N1,393/$ in parallel market
The naira recorded a strong gain against the United States dollar on Monday, appreciating in both the parallel and official foreign exchange markets. At the […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, February 17, 2026
The Nigerian naira remained largely stable against the United States dollar during Tuesday morning trading on February 17, 2026, as it continued to hover around […]
Zamfara Governor Approves Early Payment of February Salaries, Pensions Ahead of Ramadan
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved the immediate payment of February salaries and pensions to civil servants and retirees ahead of the Ramadan fast. […]
FG Plans N800bn Bond Auction for February 2026
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced plans to raise N800 billion through its February 2026 Federal Government bond auction, marking a major increase compared […]
FIFA Yet to Decide on NFF Petition Over DR Congo Players’ Eligibility
World football governing body, FIFA, is yet to give a final decision on the petition filed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), accusing DR Congo […]