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U.S deports 3 million foreign nationals in 15 months

US President Donald Trump speaks after signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 7, 2026. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) By Nkiruka Nnorom The Donald Trump administration said it has completed 15 consecutive months without releasing a single illegal al…

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How Ridima Is Changing the Way Nigerians Buy, Sell and Think About Gift Cards

Ask ten Nigerians what a gift card is, and most will describe the same thing: something you receive from someone, redeem at a store, and forget about. That description made sense ten years ago. It does not describe how gift cards in Nigeria work today. Gift Cards Are No Longer Just Gifts The tradit…

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Only 40% of births registered in Nigeria — NPC

By Folarin Kehinde ABUJA — The National Population Commission, NPC, has raised the alarm that only about 40 per cent of births in Nigeria are currently registered, despite more than five million children being born in the country annually. The Commission disclosed this in Abuja during the commemora…

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3 weeks ago Politics

Christianity in trouble if Jingir’s comments ignored — Ayodele

LAGOS — The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has criticised the Federal Government over its alleged silence on recent remarks attributed to Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir. Ayodele said Jingir should be arrested over the remarks, warning that failure to…

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3 weeks ago Politics

Osun Election: Police bar Amotekun, CJTF, hunters, neighbourhood watch

We won’t allow criminality thrive in Osun - Amotekun Commander ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has barred the Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun, vigilante groups, Joint Civilian Task Force, CJTF, hunters’ associations, community-based security groups and neighbourhood watch outfits …

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3 weeks ago Politics

C’River pegs presidential campaign ads at N150m, govs N100m

..PDP, ADC, others kick, say tariff outrageous, exorbitant By Ike Uchechukwu CALABAR — The Cross River State Signage and Advertisement Agency, CRISSAA, has fixed N150 million as the tariff for outdoor campaign advertisements by presidential candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. Under the …

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3 weeks ago Politics

Onoh hails Gov Mbah’s security, health, industrial reforms

…Says Enugu Aligning With Tinubu’s Vision By Dennis Agbo Former South-East spokesperson of President Bola Tinubu, Denge. Josef Onoh, has commended Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for what he described as a deliberate and results-driven transformation of the state, particularly in the areas of se…

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3 weeks ago Business

Lawmaker backs West Africa petrol pricing benchmark

Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere, the Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), has pledged legislative support for the establishment of a transparent West African refined fuel pricing benchmark. Ugochinyere made the commitment at the West Africa Refined Fuel Market 2026 Conferenc…

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Customs intercept explosives, expired noodles, narcotics at Seme Border

By Godwin Oritse The Seme Border Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has intercepted explosive materials, expired noodles, narcotics, foreign rice, cigarettes and other prohibited items in a major crackdown on smuggling and cross-border criminal activities. Disclosing this to stakeholders …

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3 weeks ago Politics

I’ve no regret over my statement; they started it, we suffered — Jingir

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — Islamic cleric and leader of the Izala Scholars Council, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, has said he has no regret over his recent declaration of support for a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, despite criticisms trailing the statement. Jingir, who spoke in an interview …

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3 weeks ago Business

eTranzact partners SMEDAN to expand digital access for SMEs

By Elizabeth Adegbesan eTranzact International Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, through digital payment solutions, as it deepens its partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN, to promote financi…

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CBN opens second sandbox for virtual assets, data-driven finance

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday opened applications for the second cohort of its Regulatory Sandbox Programme, introducing dedicated tracks for virtual assets and data-enabled financial services. Applications open today and close August 31, 2026, with th…

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FG backs regional petrol pricing benchmark for West Africa

By By Obas Esiedesa The Federal Government has backed the establishment of a regional petrol pricing benchmark for West Africa, saying the initiative will strengthen energy security, deepen cross-border trade and enable the region to determine the value of its refined petroleum products. The Minist…

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Police warn against electoral violence, ban non-state security outfits in Osun

Nigeria Formed Police Unit Police Replacement and Rotation ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force has warned political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders against violence, intimidation and thuggery ahead of the Osun State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. …

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Importers incur excessive demurrage over empty container return delays - APFFLON

By Kafayat Kokumo Importers using the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports are facing mounting financial losses as difficulties in returning empty containers continue to attract avoidable demurrage and detention charges, the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (…

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US-Iran crisis pushes oil to $87, Nigeria gains $22/barrel

By Udeme Akpan The latest disagreement between President Donald Trump and Iran over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up oil prices by 5 per cent to $87 per barrel from $83 per barrel in the global market. This was even as Bank of America (BofA) warned that oil prices could continue …

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Nigeria's capital importation rises 256.9% to $2.82bn

Nigeria’s capital importation rose by 256.9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to $2.82 billion in April 2026 from $0.79 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, indicating increased investor confidence in the economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said. However, capital importation declined b…

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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 12, 2026

The naira remained broadly stable against the United States dollar on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) rate trading around the mid-?1,360 band while the parallel market hovered in the low-?1,400 range. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s NFEM…

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Bagudu woos Denmark, seeks deeper trade, investment ties

By Progress Godfrey ABUJA – The Federal Government has sought deeper trade and investment ties with Denmark as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation and attract more private sector participation into key sectors of the economy. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubaka…

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How I became illegal immigrant in South Africa — Returnee

Jamyou Sanni on The Nigerian Meter Podcast. A Nigerian returnee from South Africa, Jamyou Sanni, has narrated how financial hardship and the collapse of his businesses forced him into becoming an undocumented migrant after he was unable to renew his residence permit. Sanni spoke on Vanguard’s The N…

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