Anthony Osae-Brown and Emele Onu Nigeria’s currency appears to be decoupling from the price of oil, the nation’s main source of foreign exchange. After some initial volatility in the first half, the naira stabilised even as oil prices fell. Analysts from Deutsche Bank AG to Cardinal Stone expect the Nigerian currency to end the year near 1,556 per dollar — its average exchange rate in the first six months of 2025 after it slumped 41% in 2024. It traded around 1,530 on Tuesday, largely flat on a year-to-date basis. The change in the naira’s fortunes can be attributed to its…
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The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has dismissed widespread rumours suggesting that Cameroon has begun releasing water from the Lagdo Dam, urging the public to remain calm and vigilant. In an official statement issued on Monday, the Minister, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, confirmed that there has been no release from the Lagdo Dam. Kano:362 Vulnerable Communities At High Risk Of Flooding-NEMA This clarification follows his direct communication on July 7 with the Dam Manager, Mr. Ahmad Bivoung, who confirmed that the current water level stands at a low 2.06 meters. “There is no cause for alarm. The…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability in public finance management, declaring that funds saved from the removal of fuel subsidy will be channelled into critical infrastructure, social safety nets, and targeted economic reforms. The President gave the assurance in Abuja while declaring open the 2025 National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance, themed Fiscal Governance in Nigeria: Charting a New Course for Transparency and Sustainable Development. Kano State Expands CNG Fleet Strengthen NLC Collaboration Represented by the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, the President emphasized the importance of transparency…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has embarked on a nationwide strike following the non-payment of June 2025 salaries to its members. The union’s president, Professor Chris Piwuna, confirmed the development on Monday in Abuja. He said the action was in line with a resolution by ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC), which mandates members to stop work if salaries are not paid within three days of the due date. ASUU-BUK Decries Government’s Neglect Of Educational System Branches of the union, including those at the University of Jos and University of Abuja, have already joined the strike. “What they are…
In a strategic move to enhance communication between the government and the public, the Kano State Government KNSG has commenced a four-day capacity-building workshop for 132 Senior Special Reporters (SSRs) and Special Reporters (SRs), aimed at improving the quality of information dissemination across the state. Declaring the event open,Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by the Head of Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, described the training as a “call to service” . Kano to Organize SSR, SR into Clusters for Effective Coverage-Waiya He reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to transparent, impactful communication as a key driver of public enlightenment and socio-economic development.…
Barely 24 hours after an attack on the Kano Emir’s Palace known as gidan Rumfa located in Kofar Kudu within the old city, some civil society organizations led by One KANO Agenda, a prominent Civil Society Organization in Kano, have demanded explanations from the police over their deafening silence on the incident. The Kano Emir’s Palace allegedly came under attack on Sunday evening by a convoy of the dethroned Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, while returning from the residence of the late Kano business mogul Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, where he paid a condolence visit. Kano CSOs Back…
Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba has been Elected as Secretary & Member Board of Directors of the Global Health Security Agenda GHSA Consortium. The result of the election by members of the consortium was communicated to him by Dr. Jennyfer Ambe, Dr.Ph., M.Ed., the chair of the board of directors on Tuesday 1st July 2025. Dr Magashi is the coordinator of the Africa Health Budget Network with headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. FG Seeks Deeper Health Ties with Brazil, Unveils Agenda for UHC The Global Health Security Agenda Consortium is a voluntary and open collective of nongovernmental entities dedicated to values of…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned two individuals, Awerusuo Otorudo and Chukwuebuka Ehirim, before Justice Muhammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, over their alleged involvement in a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme under the name Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). The duo was docked on a three-count amended charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, inducement, and misleading the public into depositing funds with a promise of returns as high as 88%. We’ll Never Allow Re-looting of Recovered Assets Again – EFCC Chair One of the charges read in court stated: “That you, Awerusuo Otorudo and Chukwuebuka Ehirim,…
Lawan Ya’u Gumel as a household name in the Jigawa State civic Space is no more. One time, Chairman Gumel Youth Movement-GYM, Village Development Initiative-VILDEV, immediate Chairman Gumel Local Government before his demise, was the brain behind the emergence of the much cherished crop of change-agent within the Jigawa state political landscape commonly referred to as ”Expert” and ‘Promoters” of which it come to stay. My chairman (as fondly called and referred to by all)was an extraordinary individual whose impact resonated deeply within his community and beyond. Tribute to Aminu Dantata, the Philanthropic Beacon of Our Time As a mentor,…
The Kano State House of Assembly KNHA has called on the state government to urgently release substantial funds to support victims of a devastating windstorm that struck several communities in Kiru Local Government Area. This was sequel to a motion of urgent public importance moved by member representing Kiru Constituency, Usman Abubakar Tasiu Kiru during plenary presided over by the speaker Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore. Hon. Kiru informed the House that the windstorm, which occurred last week, claimed three lives, left many injured, and destroyed over 1,000 houses across Badafi, Rahma, Yako, Marako, Bargoni, Dan Soshiya, and Kiru Wards. Windstorm:…