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By Clement Abayomi A straightforward question that has now moved from internal party discussion to a nationally recognised political issue is the question of who leads the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State. This discussion has been following Governor Siminalayi Fubara since his defection to the APC and the ensuing arguments involving prominent political actors. There have been contrasting claims, party belief systems, and political tension between the governor (Fubara) and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, all of which seem to have thrown clarity into the dark. But thanks to authoritative clarifications by APC…

By Clement Abayomi National attention has heavily turned to the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. His appointment has generated strong attention among Nigerians, analysts, and security experts who have begun to express both optimism and heightened expectations amid increased terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping in Nigeria. Gen Musa’s return to national service has been seen by many as a critical moment, especially at a time when insecurity has a firmer grip on communities across the country. His transition from Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) to Minister can be seen as…

The Nigerian foreign exchange market presented another tale of divergence on 8 January, as the British pound sterling displayed contrasting movements across official and parallel trading windows. Fresh figures published by the NGNToday platform indicate that while the pound weakened slightly at the official market, pricing in the black market remained unchanged, reinforcing the cautious and segmented nature of Nigeria’s FX environment. At the official foreign exchange window, the British pound was exchanged at N1,917, reflecting a depreciation when compared with the N1,920 recorded on 7 January. Though marginal, the decline highlights a continued adjustment process within the regulated market,…

The Nigerian foreign exchange market displayed yet another day of contrasting fortunes for the US dollar on 8 January, with the official and black market rates moving in opposite directions. According to the NGNToday platform, the dollar weakened slightly in the regulated window, while the parallel market remained unmoved, reflecting persistent structural gaps in the country’s currency markets. At the official market, the US dollar was exchanged at N1,419, down from N1,430 recorded on 7 January. This continued a string of minor depreciations, indicating a subtle strengthening of the naira in official channels. Market analysts attribute this movement to short-term…

Nigeria’s foreign exchange market recorded a split performance for the Euro on January 8, as fresh data from the NGNToday platform revealed diverging movements between the official market and the parallel segment. While the official rate reflected a noticeable adjustment, the black market maintained a largely unchanged posture, underscoring the uneven pace of currency price discovery across the FX landscape. At the official exchange window, the Euro was quoted at N1,660, representing a depreciation from the N1,667 recorded on 7 January. This shift indicates a modest softening of the Euro against the naira within the regulated market, suggesting either an…

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The Nigerian naira strengthened noticeably against the British pound on 7 January, posting gains at both the official and parallel segments of the foreign exchange market.  Data obtained from the NGNToday platform showed that the pound exchanged at N1,920 at the official market and N2,000 at the black market, marking a significant improvement from the weaker levels recorded a day earlier. On 6 January, the naira had traded at N1,936 to the pound at the official window and M2,150 at the parallel market. The movement recorded on Wednesday therefore reflects a clear appreciation of the local currency, reversing the depreciation…

The Nigerian naira recorded mixed performance against the United States dollar on 7 January, as it remained unchanged at the official foreign exchange market while depreciating at the parallel market. Information obtained from the NGNToday platform indicated that the dollar traded at N1,430 at the official window, the same rate recorded on the previous trading day, 6 January. In contrast, the black market rate weakened to N1,460, reflecting a decline in the naira’s value compared to the preceding day. At the official market, trading activities were largely stable, with minimal volatility observed throughout the session. The steady rate suggests continued…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah The sudden departure of a public figure has often left a void that transcends the personal grief of a relative, and has become a shared national moment of introspection. In Nigeria, where the vibrance of celebrity culture and the weight of public service often define the collective mood, the loss of influential figures to accidents serves as a somber reminder of the fragility of life. These tragedies do more than dominate the 24-hour news cycle; they particularly spark critical dialogues on infrastructure, emergency response, and the heavy price of fame. This report examines the lives and legacies…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah For decades, a ringing telephone in Nigeria was a rare sound, usually associated with power, privilege, or official authority rather than everyday life. From colonial offices in Lagos to the frustration of waiting years for a dial tone, access to communication reflected who mattered and who did not. But today, as millions of people scroll, stream, and speak across mobile networks, the story of Nigeria’s telephone system reveals how a once-exclusionary technology was transformed into a national lifeline. Thus, this report traces the historical emergence of telephony in Nigeria from the colonial era till the present time.…