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The foreign exchange market closed Friday on a weaker note as sustained demand for dollars outweighed supply throughout the trading session. File photo of naira and dollar notes   Market activity remained strong, with demand skewed to the bid side, putting upward pressure on exchange rates. As a result, the …

Armed men killed at least 38 people in the village of Dutse Dan Ajiya in Zamfara State, local police and authorities told AFP Saturday. Zamfara State, like many northern states, is plagued by insecurity from many sources, including armed gangs locally called “bandits” who loot villages and kidnap residents, and …

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest industrialist, on Saturday hosted the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, on a facility tour of the Dangote Refinery, where officials outlined major upgrades to the refinery’s marine and port infrastructure. The technical briefing, held at the refinery’s …

Low voter turnout and delays with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System at various polling units in Kubwa, Bwari Area Council, disrupted the conduct of the FCT Area Council elections. At Polling Unit 044, LEA Primary School, Kubwa II, only about 50 voters had been accredited and had cast their votes …

President Donald Trump imposed an additional 10 percent tariff on imports into the United States after the Supreme Court struck down many of his sweeping and often arbitrary duties, delivering a stinging rebuke to his signature economic policy. Members of the media raise their hands to ask questions to US …

Techinnovate Group, a leading Africa-focused digital advisory firm, has concluded a series of high-level engagements in Dubai, reinforcing its commitment to building secure, collaborative, and future-ready ecosystems for Africa’s financial services and digital economy sectors. Led by CEO Samuel Ubido, the mission brought together senior executives from Nigeria’s banking industry, …

 Make Music, Nigeria’s largest free music celebration, is set to mark a major milestone this year with its 10 years of musical impact in Lagos reaffirming its place as a cultural movement built on community, creativity, and access. Founded in 2015 under the global Fête de la Musique (World Music …

AFRICAN scientists are warning that the world is missing crucial medical insights by failing to include African populations in genome sequencing research. According to a report by RFI, less than 2 percent of human genome sequencing data comes from Africa—despite the continent having the most genetically diverse populations on the planet. At the …

  Veronica Osanakpo, a private school proprietress has encouraged married couples and families to remain hopeful and resilient despite the current economic challenges facing the nation. Osanakpo made this appeal during the launch of her new book, “The Space Between,” held on Saturday in Onitsha, Anambra State. The event, which …

ON February 22, 2025, readers will be captivated by the release of “The Space Between,” the debut novel from Nigerian author and educator Veronica Osanakpo. This poignant story delves into the often-overlooked elements of trust, understanding, and supportive family relationships that build and sustain enduring love. “The Space Between” follows …