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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The appointment is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007. Yuguda’s appointment follows the recent appointment of former Deputy Governor, Bala Bello, as Special Adviser to the …

Glaucoma Week: Nigeria steps up awareness as experts highlight risk factors – Core Reporters Glaucoma Week: Nigeria steps up awareness as experts highlight risk factors By Raphael Ekpang The Ministry of Health and Social Security has reaffirmed its commitment to combating glaucoma and other eye health challenges as part of nationwide activities marking Glaucoma Week. Speaking at a press conference …

Panic gripped parts of Kwara State on Wednesday night as suspected terrorists launched coordinated attacks on villages in Ifelodun and Edu local government areas, forcing residents to flee into nearby bushes for safety. Sources within the affected communities said the attackers struck late at night, targeting Budesu and Ahun in Ifelodun and Bishewa in Edu. Eyewitnesses described the attackers as …

The global business environment is changing in ways that Nigeria cannot afford to passively read. What is emerging is not simply a competition between great powers, nor simply a question of market access. This is a reordering of how Africa is positioned within competing trade architectures. The United States reauthorized the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) only until December …

Navy chief Abbas tasks commanders with using intelligence, technology to improve operations – Top Reporters Navy chief Abbas tasks commanders with using intelligence and technology to improve operations The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, tasked commanders of Nigerian Navy commands, units and establishments to intensify naval operations to defend the territorial integrity of Nigeria and combat all …

*The family announces burial arrangements Founder of Citimark Carriers and Skylimit Courier Nigeria Limited and elder statesman, Chief Victor Adedoyin Fagbemi, has passed on to everlasting glory. The Ekiti State-born philanthropist, who died on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the age of 81, was known for his selflessness, outspokenness, humility, generosity and community service. An accomplished son of Emure-Ekiti, the …

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has continued its National Youth Recognition Tour with the recognition of outstanding young athletes in Abuja and Asaba, bringing the total number of honorees so far to eleven. The Abuja leg of the appreciation tour took place on Wednesday at the Nigerian Tulip International College, with the NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, the Director General …

Post views: 23 Technical advisor Majin Mohammed has expressed confidence that the Niger Tornadoes can revive their struggling season as the team prepares for two crucial consecutive home matches against Kano Pillars and Rivers United. The Minna-based team will host the two matches in urgent need of momentum as they look to end a worrying run of five matches …

Four student leaders in Ogun State were on Tuesday locked up at the Oba Correctional Center for alleged assault, harassment and destruction of property worth millions of naira. The defendants – Hezakiah Adelola, general secretary of NANS Ogun State chapter, Kamil Iseoluwa, Ibikunle Idris and Folorusho Jacob Olugbenga – have been charged with seven counts of conspiracy, assault, harassment and …

The Lagos scene is where books are born – according to the written word, with multifaceted events organized for seasons at a time. I have been many moons away from Lagos, that is “Eko – the city on the lagoon”, in the words of the poet Odia Ofeimun. It was therefore quite a surprise to receive a phone call in …