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Naira Holds Steady: USD/NGN 2025 Update — What December 2 Rate Means for Nigerians

As of Tuesday December 2, 2025, the exchange rate between the United States Dollar (USD) and the Nigerian Naira (NGN) remains relatively stable — a relief to consumers, businesses, and individuals depending on foreign exchange. According to data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the Naira opened trading around ₦1,447.96 per US dollar, marking…

“Don’t Travel Anyhow — Roads Are Risky,” NYSC DG Warns Corps Members

The Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has issued a stern caution to corps members nationwide, urging them to avoid unnecessary travel on dangerous roads and to prioritise their safety during their service year. The warning comes as part of intensified efforts by NYSC management to safeguard the lives and well-being of young graduates…

NNPC’s ₦5.4 Trillion Profit Signals the Success of Recent Reforms — Group Hails Ojulari’s Leadership

The recent disclosure by NNPC Ltd. of a staggering ₦5.4 trillion profit after tax for the 2024 financial year has sparked widespread acclaim among energy analysts, civil-society watchdogs, and industry stakeholders. For the first time in decades, the company’s earnings firmly place Nigeria’s national oil firm in the spotlight — not for underperformance or systemic…

FUTMINNA Releases Full Schedule for 2025/2026 Online Hostel Booking

The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) has officially announced the commencement dates and procedures for the 2025/2026 online hostel accommodation booking. The detailed announcement, released by the Office of the Dean of Students Affairs, is aimed at ensuring a smooth, transparent, and fraud-free accommodation process for all categories of students. This year’s schedule introduces…

BREAKING: Osun Shuts Down Igbajo As Governor Adeleke Declares 24-Hour Curfew Amid Rising Unrest

In a decisive move to restore peace and prevent further breakdown of law and order, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has imposed a full 24-hour curfew on Igbajo, a historically peaceful town in Boluwaduro Local Government Area. The emergency directive, which took immediate effect, follows escalating tensions that reportedly erupted after the death of former…

FG and PwC Unveil Bold Reforms to Transform Nigeria’s Power Sector

The Nigerian power sector is at the cusp of a transformative shift, as the Federal Government (FG) and key industry stakeholders, including PwC Nigeria, highlight critical priority actions to enhance electricity generation, distribution, and reliability nationwide. The recent 15th Annual Power & Utilities Roundtable hosted by PwC has brought renewed focus on strategies to strengthen…

FUTMINNA Releases Official Bed-Space Allocation for Medical Hostels Ahead of 2025 Balloting

The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) has announced the official bed-space distribution for its medical hostels, setting the stage for what many students expect to be one of the most competitive accommodation ballotings in recent years. The newly released figures reveal a notable gap between the male and female hostels, sparking fresh conversations about…

Relief at UCH as Resident Doctors Return: What the Resumption After Month-long Strike Means for Nigeria’s Health Sector

In a development greeted with relief by patients and health-care stakeholders, resident doctors at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan have resumed work after a month-long nationwide strike. The resumption marks a critical turning point in Nigeria’s ongoing struggle to stabilize its health sector and restore normal operations at one of the country’s premier teaching hospitals….

“Time to Act”: Senate Launches Landmark Security Summit to Tackle Nigeria’s Crisis

In a decisive move aimed at confronting the mounting wave of violence, kidnappings, banditry and unrest across Nigeria, the National Assembly’s upper chamber — the Nigerian Senate — has officially begun a three-day National Security Summit in Abuja. The summit, convened under the auspices of the newly constituted ad-hoc security committee, seeks to bring together…