Resident doctors extend strike ultimatum by four weeks
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has extended by four weeks its expired 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, warning that it may embark on industrial action if its…
US says Iran talks to continue, ‘both sides’ pausing strikes
A US official said Sunday that Washington and Tehran agreed to halt attacks after new tit-for-tat strikes strained their interim deal, with the sides planning to renew talks aimed at…
‘They’re coming for us’: Atiku warns of plot to keep ADC off 2027 polls
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has raised the alarm over what he described as a fresh and…
Five die, eight injured in Niger road crash
Five persons have been confirmed dead, while eight others sustained critical injuries in a road crash that occurred on Sunday in Agaie, Agaie Local Government Area of Niger. Mr Hussaini…
Xenophobia: Next evacuation flight leaves South Africa Tuesday – FG
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The federal government has confirmed that the next evacuation flight bringing Nigerians home from South Africa will depart on Tuesday as efforts continue to ensure the…
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 29, 2026
The Nigerian naira traded at an official exchange rate of ₦1,379.22 per United States dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Monday, June 29, 2026, according to the…
AfCFTA lifts Nigeria’s intra-African trade by 21% to $9.02bn in 2025
Nigeria recorded a 21 per cent increase in intra-African trade in 2025, with total trade rising to $9.02 billion as the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)…
SMEDAN unveils N500m zero-interest fund for MSMEs
By Yinka Kolawole The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has unveiled Grow Fund for Small Businesses in Nigeria, a N500 million zero-interest fund for Micro, Small…
FG unveils 2026 push for industrial growth, trade, investment
The Federal Government is set to intensify efforts to drive industrial growth, expand trade, mobilise investment and boost non-oil exports in 2026 as part of its economic diversification agenda. Minister…
Export rerouting erodes Nigeria’s gains despite N7.55trn trade surplus — NESG
By Yinka Kolawole The Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG, has warned that export rerouting through neighbouring countries is undermining Nigeria’s trade competitiveness and depriving the economy of significant domestic value,…