Social media platform X, owned by US tech billionaire Elon Musk, has restored its services after users across Nigeria experienced a brief disruption on Friday. […]
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FG Bans Sand Mining Near River Niger to Protect Niger Bridges
The Federal Government has announced a ban on sand mining within a 10-kilometre radius of the River Niger in a move aimed at protecting the […]
Trump Threatens Trade Tariffs to Pressure Support for Greenland Takeover
US President Donald Trump on Friday said he could impose trade tariffs on countries that refuse to support his controversial plan for the United States […]
Naira depreciates to N1,490/$ in parallel market
The naira weakened slightly in the parallel market on Wednesday, slipping to ₦1,490 per dollar from ₦1,480 recorded the previous day. In contrast, the local […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, January 16, 2026
The Nigerian naira held its ground against the US dollar in the early hours of Friday, January 16, 2026, showing calm across both the official […]
Trump Threatens to Deploy Military as Protests Erupt Over Immigration Raids in Minnesota
US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned he could invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy the military domestically following deadly and violent clashes between federal […]
Nigeria Honours Fallen and Living Soldiers at Armed Forces Remembrance Ceremony
President Bola Tinubu, alongside top government officials, lawmakers, governors and security chiefs, on Thursday joined Nigerians across the country to honour fallen and serving members […]
Machado Hands Nobel Medal to Trump in Bid for U.S. Support
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to former U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the gesture as a […]
Taiwan Pledges to Remain Global AI Chip Leader After Trade Deal With US
Taiwan has vowed to retain its position as the world’s leading producer of artificial intelligence chips following a major trade agreement with the United States […]
US to Spend ₦587bn on Counter-Insurgency Efforts in Nigeria, Africa in 2026
The United States has announced plans to commit about ₦587 billion ($413 million) to counter-insurgency and security operations in Nigeria and other African countries in […]