Amaechi Accuses Tinubu’s Policies of Contributing to Mother’s Death, Says Drugs Became Unaffordable
African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi has alleged that the economic policies introduced by President Bola Tinubu contributed to the death of his mother, claiming that the rising cost of living made it difficult for…
Houthis Claim Missile Strike on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid Airport in Riyadh
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions as the conflict in Yemen increasingly spills beyond the country’s borders. Houthi military…
US Visa Ban 2026: Nigeria Among 39 Countries Affected
The United States has introduced sweeping visa restrictions affecting nationals of 39 countries, including Nigeria, under a presidential proclamation that took effect on January 1, 2026. The policy, established by Presidential Proclamation 10998, imposes…
Dangote Refinery IPO: Billionaire to Prioritise Investors with ₦50,000 or Less
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed his commitment to prioritising small-scale investors in the planned initial public offering (IPO) of the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery, saying the initiative is designed to give ordinary…
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, October 19, 2026: Official and Black Market Rates
The dollar to naira exchange rate today, Monday, October 19, 2026, opened the new trading week at approximately ₦1,333.54 per dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), according to the figures provided. In the parallel market, also…
NBS: States, FCT Generated ₦5.15 Trillion IGR in 2025
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) generated a combined ₦5.15 trillion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2025. According to the NBS, the figure represents a…
Dangote Group Reacts to Kenyan Court Order Over $16bn Lamu Refinery Project
The Dangote Group has reacted to a Kenyan court order restricting activities on a disputed site in Lamu County where the company plans to construct a $16 billion oil refinery. The company said the order issued by the Malindi Environment and Land Court…
Gunmen Demand ₦1 Billion Ransom for 20 Kidnapped NYSC Prospective Corps Members, Give Parents 24-Hour Ultimatum
Gunmen who abducted 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have reportedly issued a 24-hour ultimatum to their parents to pay a ransom of ₦1 billion for their release, threatening to harm the victims if their demands are not…
New Customs Boss Afeni Pledges Intelligence-Led Enforcement, Revenue Protection
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has appointed Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Afeni as the 30th Acting Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, with a pledge to strengthen intelligence-led enforcement, block revenue leakages and…
Cooking Gas Prices: Dangote Refinery Sells at N980/kg as Other Depots Charge More
New cooking gas depot prices have emerged across Nigeria, with Dangote Refinery recording the lowest listed rate at N980 per kilogram, below prices offered by other selected suppliers. The latest figures come as Nigerian households face rising liquefied…
