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Investors in the Nigerian equity market obtained the N764 billion at the close of trade on Tuesday. This follows the surge in stock prices such as Dangote Sugar, Okomu Oil Palm and UPDC PLC, among others, on the trading floor. The Benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) increased to 119,790.82 points from 118,579.65 points recorded on the previous day. After five hours …

Brent representatives fell 15.67% to $ 68.18 per barrel on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from the highest five months $ 81.40 on the previous day, while the West Texas intermediary (WTI) fell to $ 65.16 (14.5% fell after peaking at $ 77.58 on Sunday. This follows a setback on the ceasefire in the US is between Israel and Iran. The …

According to the data, CBN spent ₦ 238.65 billion to print, distribute, and dispose of currency records in 2024, up only from ₦ 1.11 billion in 2023. This unprecedented increase came in the midst of a broader financial shift in the Puncak Bank, with increased staff costs, fluctuating intervention programs. Staff costs soared CBN wage bills continue the track up. …

The famous Kingpin Bandit, Bello Turji, has reportedly threatened to release terror in the population of the local government in the Sokoto state and kill them all if they failed to dry the dam he claimed. According to security experts, and Katsina, the most desirable terrorist issued a strong warning to the villagers after claiming that the dam affected the …

Former Governor of the State of Kaduna and former Minister of Federal Capital Region, Nasir El-Rufai, has launched a scathing criticism of the administration of Bola President Ahmed Tinubu, describing the current federal cabinet as a “tragedy” without competence and vision. Speaking during an interview broadcast by television on Arise News on Monday, El-Rufai regretted that the government led by …

The following is the top story in all state newspapers. 1. The US advised citizens to avoid the military, government sites in Abuja The United States mission in Nigeria has issued security advisers who urge Americans to avoid unimportant trips to military and government facilities in Abuja amidst ongoing global security issues. 2. ‘Nigerian Govt Prosecuting Kanu under a separate …

Investors at the Nigerian equity market obtained the N279 billion at the close of trade on Monday. This follows the surge in stock prices such as Breweries Champions, Beta Glass PLC and Neimeth International Pharma, among others, on the trading floor. The Benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) increased to 118,579.65 points from 118,138.22 points recorded on the previous day. After five …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Tinubu Ball President “to immediately refer the situation in the Benue state to the International Criminal Court (ICC) so that the court conducts jurisdiction of violence and murder that violates the law and other serious violations of international humanitarian laws and human rights laws in the country.” The absorption also …

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, accused that the claim of the Tinubu Bola President was one of those who supported the cancellation of June 12, 1993, the presidential election won by MKO Abiola, by the Military Junta at that time led by General Ibrahim Babangida. Lamido, who made the accusation during the interview program on Arise TV on …

A report published by the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI), has assessed Nigeria among the worst countries in the world in violations and protection of human rights, producing the country with trivial 3.2 out of 10 in its safety from the State Index. In the Metrix rights report published on its X platform on Saturday, the Global Human Rights Group …