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Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, said on Saturday that the reforms initiated by the current administration are long-term, self-sustaining, and aimed at transitioning Nigeria from economic viability to growth. Edun conveyed this in a press conference at the ongoing World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings in Washington, DC. He pointed out …

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The Kogi Police Command, under the leadership of CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, has disclosed that the command is fully aware of the kidnapping incident which occurred on April 13, 2026, at about 8.30pm along Ayere-Kabba road, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area. Spokesman of the command, ASP Saliu Afusat, said in Lokoja at the weekend, Preliminary investigations reveal …

The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has highlighted the importance of balanced regulation and stakeholder collaboration to support the growth of digital asset trading and investment in Nigeria. Speaking at the 2026 Investment Advisors and Portfolio Managers Conference in Lagos, NGX Chairman, Umaru Kwairanga, highlighted the need to create a stable and forward-looking regulatory environment for emerging financial technologies. The …

Post views: 179 By Silvernews Former president of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), chief fan Ndubuoke, has said the country’s football authorities are deliberately working against the success of Emmanuel Amunike, warning that vested interests could deny the former international a fair chance to thrive as a coach in the country. Ndubuoke made the remarks during a …

Investors gained N8.6 trillion as equity market capitalization soared in the just ended trading week. The market strengthened in all five trading sessions. The market value increased to N139.8 trillion from N131.1 trillion recorded last week while the All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 6.57% closing the week at 217,167.57 points up from 203,770.43 points recorded the previous week. The Nigerian …

… Requests police intervention for an identity theft charge A Senior Special Assistant to the Ogun State Governor on Housing, Oluwatobi Doregos, has disavowed a viral social media post allegedly circulating a list of senatorial candidates for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, insisting that the publication was false and unauthorized by him. The controversial post allegedly congratulated …

By Salihu Pirkusu, Maiduguri The Gombe and Bauchi state governments have commended the office of the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, through the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for organizing training for Science, Technology, Mathematics and Agriculture (STEMA) teachers in senior secondary schools in the North East sub-region to acquire digital and technical skills in teaching methodology for students. The …

The United Nations has welcomed Iran’s decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, describing it as a positive development in the context of ongoing ceasefire efforts in the Middle East. UN Secretary General António Guterres, through his spokesman Stéphane Dujarric, said the initiative could help reduce tensions and restore stability in the region. The UN reiterated its …

Post views: 31 …calls for system reforms in line with modern trends The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has revealed that it will stop at nothing to ensure that a perfect system is put in place for referees to excel. The President of the Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Gusau, made this known when the leadership of the Nigeria Football Referees …

….Lagos records the lowest allocation toAt 5.3% …None of the six states meet the 26% allocation goal. … The growing impact on schools and learning is worrying Daud Olatunji All six Southwestern states failed to meet the recommended benchmark for education funding in their 2026 budgets, raising new concerns about the region’s commitment to the sector. An analysis of the …