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Source: vanguard The Nigerian Naira maintained a narrow trading range against the United States Dollar on Monday, December 22, 2025, as activity in the foreign exchange market reflected the usual year-end liquidity patterns. Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and informal channels show that the local currency continues to battle persistent inflationary pressures despite recent interventions. Official Market Performance (NFEM) ​At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, which serves as the official window for corporate and government transactions, the Naira opened the week with a slight depreciation. According to data from the FMDQ Securities Exchange, the Naira was quoted…

Source: punchng.com The Edo State Government has said that the 2026 Appropriation Bill presented to the State House of Assembly by Governor Monday Okpebholo is designed to accelerate infrastructure renewal, expand employment opportunities and strengthen social services across the state. The Commissioner for Finance, Emmanuel Okoebor, disclosed this on Sunday while briefing journalists on the details of the bill, noting that the budget aligns with Governor Okpebholo’s SHINE Agenda, which prioritises Security, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Agriculture, and Education. He said, “The 2026 budget represents a strategic shift from routine fiscal planning to impact-driven public finance, positioning the budget…

Source: punchng.com Afrobeat superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has demonstrated his passion for football ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, wagering $25,000 (around N36 million) on Nigeria’s opening Group C match against Tanzania. The singer shared a snapshot of his betting slip on his X page on Sunday, with the caption “Let’s get this W Nigeria.” The Stake app betting slip shows a bet on both teams to score, with a potential payout of $96,564 (approximately N140 million). This is not Davido’s first high-profile bet on the Super Eagles. Ahead of Nigeria’s last competitive match against…

Source: punchng.com The Federal Road Safety Corps has deployed additional officers and tow trucks along the Abuja–Lokoja Road to address persistent traffic congestion on the corridor. In a statement issued on Sunday, the FRSC spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, ordered the deployment to ease the gridlock and ensure the swift removal of obstructions along the highway. “The FRSC Corps Marshal has ordered the deployment of additional officers and tow trucks along the Abuja–Lokoja Road to ease the ongoing traffic gridlock and ensure swift removal of obstructions,” Ogungbemide said. According to the FRSC, the congestion has been…

Esther Adebayo, who is allegedly operating as a matchmaker in Nigeria but is accused of scamming clients by taking their money and not providing the promised services. It is important to know that Esther Adebayo is engaging in fraudulent activities following the details we got from most of her clients. Evidence and records of all communications, transactions, and agreements they have with her is attached This includes receipts, messages, and any other relevant information. Consider reporting her to local law enforcement or consumer protection agencies for investigate the claims and take appropriate action. Mr. Joel Osaigbovo Aluge whom she collected…

On November 23, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu issued a directive to withdraw police officers who have been providing security for VIPs across Nigeria, reallocating them to address broader security challenges facing the country. This decision means that VIPs will now have to request armed personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) instead of relying on police officers for their security needs. During a joint session of the National Assembly following the presentation of the 2026 budget, Senate President Godswill Akpabio raised concerns regarding the safety of federal lawmakers in light of the police withdrawal. He expressed that…

Source: channels Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday said only someone hell-bent on a suicidal path or an outright imposter can dare to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Shettima stated this during the 15th meeting of the National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. According to him, elections are not won on social media platforms like Twitter, now X. Only a fool hell-bent on a suicidal path or an outright imposter can dare to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election. But we are in…

Source: punchbg.com The Bauchi State Government has announced the temporary closure and diversion of some major roads within the metropolis ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s condolence visit to the state. The government said the President is expected in Bauchi to commiserate with the family and followers of the late renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. This was disclosed in a statement issued late Friday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado. According to the statement, the affected routes include major roads leading to the Sheikh’s mosque and other strategic locations, which will…

Operatives from the Edo State Taskforce have successfully dismantled a three-man kidnap syndicate operating in Benin City, rescuing a young woman who had been held captive. The suspects—James Ehigator from Uromi, Atiku Muhammad from Suleja, and Osas Iwagbonsoria from Ekpoma—were apprehended during a routine patrol while transporting the victim in an Audi vehicle. Commissioner for Security and Public Safety, Hon. Festus Ebea, stated that this operation underscores the commitment of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration to eliminate criminal networks throughout Edo State. He emphasized the importance of collaboration among security agencies, including the Edo State Security Corps, to enhance intelligence sharing…

Source: vanguardngr.com President Bola Tinubu on Friday presented the N58.18 trillion 2026 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly. He also declared that all armed groups operating outside state authority would henceforth be treated as terrorists, as he vowed tougher security action, stricter budget discipline and deeper economic reforms. Tagged the “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity”, the proposal seeks to lock in recent macroeconomic gains, restore investor confidence and translate recovery into jobs and improved living standards for Nigerians. Tinubu, who began his speech at 3.31pm and was still reading as of 4.02pm, said,…