Nigeria’s external reserves have climbed to $40.11 billion, marking a strong rebound in the country’s foreign exchange position, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) briefing held on Monday, highlighting the improved...

The Nigerian Senate has officially approved the Federal Government’s 2025–2026 External Borrowing Rolling Plan, authorizing the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to access over $23 billion in new funding to support major national projects and economic programmes. The approved borrowing package includes: $21.8 billion (USD)...

In a major political development in Niger State, Hon. Isah Saidu Baka, former Chairman of Lapai Local Government Area and ex-House of Representatives candidate, has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Baka announced his resignation from the PDP in...

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has raised concerns over her denied access to the National Assembly complex in Abuja, expressing deep frustration and accusing the Senate President of operating the upper legislative chamber with excessive authority. Speaking to journalists shortly after the incident, Senator Natasha described the blockage...

The Federal Ministry of Education has officially dismissed as false the viral claims that the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) was cancelled due to widespread malpractice. In a statement released on Sunday, the Ministry confirmed that the WAEC exams concluded successfully, with only...

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing former Speaker of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sanusi Garba Rikiji, as the Director General of the Nigerian Office for Trade Negotiations (NOTN). In a...

The Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has voiced strong opposition to Dangote Refinery’s plan to begin direct distribution of petroleum products to end users, set to take effect from August 15, 2025. According to NOGASA President Benneth Korie, the move threatens to...

FMN Agro, through its Premium Cassava Products Division (PCPD), collaborated with the Federal Government in commemorating the 2025 World Cassava Day, held at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja. Organized by the Office of the Senior Assistant to the President on Agribusiness and Productivity Enhancement,...

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has rejected a request by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to retrieve his international passport for a medical trip to the United Kingdom. Presiding over the matter, Justice Emeka Nwite ruled on Monday that the medical report submitted...

The United States Embassy in Abuja has issued an urgent advisory to American citizens in Nigeria, warning them to comply with the Federal Government’s new immigration rules or risk serious consequences. According to a statement on the embassy’s website, effective August 1, 2025, Nigeria will begin...