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Local Stories
EFCC picks up US-bound ex-gov Obiano at Lagos airport
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday arrested the immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Read more…
Nigeria borrowed N6.64tn, serviced debt with N2.93tn in 2021, says DMO
THE Debt Management Office on Thursday said Nigeria’s total public debt stock increased to N39.56tn in 2021 from N32.92tn in 2020. Read more…
Out-of-school children: Reps urge states to implement UBEC, Child’s Right Acts
The House of Representatives has urged the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory to implement the provisions of the Universal Basic Education Commission Act, 2004 and the Child’s Right Act, 2003. Read more…
2023: Gov Bello urges Nigerians to register to vote
The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has urged Nigerians to register with the Independent National Electoral Commission so they can vote in the 2023 elections. Read more…
Nigeria gets ECOWAS’ $1m humanitarian assistance
Nigeria has been given $1m by the Economic Community of West African States to boost food and nutrition needs in Katsina, Zamfara and Borno states. Read more…
International Stories
Canada offers three years of temporary residency to Ukrainians
Canada announced on Thursday that it was establishing a new immigration program that would offer Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion a temporary Canadian residence permit for up to three years. Read more…
Ukraine conflict: Putin lays out his demands in Turkish phone call
Turkey has positioned itself with great care to be the go-between with Russia and Ukraine - and this seems to be paying off. Read more…
Tech Updates
Porsche is turning its mid-engine 718 roadster into an EV by 2025
The Porsche 718, a mid-engine roadster that injects the automaker’s motorsports’ history into a modern-day package, is going all electric by 2025. The 718 EV, which was announced during Po… Read more…
Business Matters
After four days of stability, exchange rate depreciates to N416.67/$ at I&E window
The exchange rate between the naira and the US dollar closed at N416.67/$1 at the official Investors and Exporters (I&E) window. Read more…
Nigeria’s fuel import rise to N4.5 trillion in 2021
Nigeria spent a total of N4.56 trillion on the importation of moto spirit (fuel) in 2021 about 128% higher than... READ MORE
Nigeria to attract 1.3 million Chinese tourists, calls for facilitation of $500 million media digitalization loan
The Nigerian Government has announced that it plans to attract 1.3 million Chinese tourists annually to Nigeria through the signing of two MoUs. Read more…
FG says depot owners selling fuel above approved prices will be sanctioned
The FG has warned that depot owners selling fuel above the approved ex-depot price in filling stations nationwide will be sanctioned. Read more…
Metro
Critics choice awards 2022: see the full list of winners and nominees
The critics choice awards celebrate film and television projects featuring more than twenty categories as selected by critics and entertainment journalists. Read more…
‘They poured excreta, juju inside our dressing room’ –Ex-U-23 star Udoh on playing Ghana in Kumasi
U-17 World Cup winner Kingsley Udoh has recounted his experience playing against Ghana at the dreaded Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi during the qualifiers for the 2011 African Games. Read more…
Quote of the Day
"Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice, and, above all, don't let anyone limit your dreams."
—Donovan Bailey