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Naira strengthens against US dollar at official market

  Nigerian naira gains value against the United States dollar. Exchange rate improves to N1,371.51 per dollar at official market. Central Bank of Nigeria data shows rising external reserves. The…

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Tinubu worst president, a disaster — Adebayo

Adewole Adebayo says Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is a “historic disaster,” calls for political change ahead of 2027 elections. Former presidential candidate says Social Democratic Party ready to challenge ruling…

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Fuel prices drop at filling stations after Dangote refinery cut

Some Abuja filling stations reduce petrol price to ₦1,330/litre after Dangote Petroleum Refinery slashed gantry price Retailers adjust pump prices as refinery cuts petrol cost to ₦1,075 per litre Nigerian…

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Former Super Eagles Coach Adegboye Onigbinde Dies at 88

Nigerian football legend passes away at 88 Family confirms death in a statement Led Nigeria to 1984 AFCON final and 2002 World Cup Former Super Eagles head coach Adegboye Onigbinde…

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Costs from 47 Government Agencies Affect Petrol Price – Dangote Refinery

Dangote Refinery says regulatory fees add to petrol pump price Company urges government to prioritise crude supply for local refiners Refinery says Nigeria exports crude but buys it back at…

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 US Will Keep Deaths in Iran War to Minimum – Trump

Trump speaks on Iran war, vows the US will keep deaths to a minimum despite ongoing conflict. Six US soldiers killed in the Iran war to be received during a…

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Dangote Refinery hikes petrol price to N995 per litre

Petrol price at Dangote Petroleum Refinery rises to N995 per litre, up N221 in four days. Pump prices across Nigeria may exceed N1,050 per litre depending on logistics costs. Major…

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Tinubu Suspends FAAN Cashless Policy After Nationwide Airport Gridlock

President Bola Tinubu halts FAAN’s cashless policy just four days after rollout.  Digital payment mandate caused severe traffic jams, long queues, and missed flights at Lagos and Abuja airports. Aviation…

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Police Council Confirms Tunji Disu as Inspector-General of Police

Police Council unanimously endorses Disu as Inspector-General of Police. Tinubu to forward nomination to Senate for screening and confirmation. Council meeting held at State House, Abuja in compliance with Police…

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2027 Will Be Nigeria’s Best Election Yet — INEC Chair Assures

INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan promises 2027 will be Nigeria’s most credible election. Electoral Act 2026 reforms to strengthen electronic transmission and transparency. Extensive stress-testing planned to avoid 2023 result transmission…

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