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The naira rose 11.48 against the dollar at the official window

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, appreciated against the American dollar at the official window on Friday. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange data showed that the naira closed at N1,455.17/$1, compared with N1,466.65/$1 traded on Thursday. This represents an appreciation of N11.48 for the local currency against the American greenback. The naira closed flat against the dollar and traded at …

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Robbery suspects took weapons from…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has announced that the armed robber gang responsible for the killing of ARISE News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, purchased the weapons from a supplier in Niger Republic. Spokesperson for the Command, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Friday while announcing the arrest of 12 suspects linked to the September 29, 2025 robbery …

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World Sight Day 2025: Nigeria takes a step towards affordable eye care: Integrating primary eye care into the PHC system

World Sight Day 2025: Nigeria takes a step towards affordable eye care: Integrating primary eye care into the PHC system The Nigerian Government in Abuja (Core Reporters), through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has reiterated its commitment to preventing avoidable blindness and improving access to quality eye care services across Nigeria through the integration of primary eye …

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Makinde challenged Umahi to reveal full details of the cost of the coastal highway project

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticized the Federal Government’s handling of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, particularly the lack of transparency around its costs. Speaking at a public event captured in a viral video on Friday, Makinde questioned why the Minister of Public Works, David Umahi, appeared evasive when asked to reveal financial details of the project. The governor’s …

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