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Naira Slips as Forex Trading Volume Falls Sharply

Nigeria, June 18 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria's data shows the naira closed at N1,361.5 per dollar, weaker than the N1,356.5 reported in the last trading session. The News Chronicle reports that... Read More


FG Ends 1% Stamp Duty Deductions on Contractor and Vendor Payments

Nigeria, June 18 -- Issued by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, the directive aims to bring government procedures in line with the terms of the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 following its... Read More


UK Court Clears Diezani Alison-Madueke in Long-Running Bribery Case

Nigeria, June 18 -- After over 46 hours of deliberation, a jury at Southwark Crown Court in London found the ex-minister guilty on six counts not guilty. The decision came after several weeks of heari... Read More


Ronaldo Blanks as DR Congo Hold Portugal to Stalemate

Nigeria, June 18 -- The Portuguese all-time scorer who has won the Ballon d'Or a record of five times was unable unlock prepared Congolese defence. The changing part of the game came when EPL star Yo... Read More


Lionel Messi Hat Trick Gifts Argentina Win Against Algeria

Nigeria, June 17 -- Starting their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a massive 3-0 win over Algeria, Inter Miami star displayed a masterclass and the first hat-trick of the on going FIFA 2026 World Cu... Read More


Petrol Prices Remain High Despite Dangote Refinery's N75 Reduction

Nigeria, June 17 -- Many petrol marketers across Lagos, Abuja, Ogun and Oyo states have yet to adjust their pump prices despite Dangote Refinery's recent decision to reduce its ex gantry price by N75 ... Read More


Nigeria's Foreign Reserves Gain $1bn in June as FX Stability Improves

Nigeria, June 17 -- New data from the Central Bank of Nigeria reveal a two-week increase of almost $1.01 billion in gross foreign reserves from $49.80 billion on June 1 to $50.81 billion by June 15. ... Read More


Spain Held by Cape Verde as Yamal Finds Support After World Cup Frustration

Nigeria, June 16 -- The News Chronicle reports that Spain controlled possession and created numerous scoring opportunities at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, but failed to convert their chances ... Read More


Food Prices Drive Inflation Higher as Nigeria Records 16.96% Food Inflation Rate

Nigeria, June 16 -- Rising prices of important staples including tomatoes, onions, maize, cassava products, yam, pepper, cowpea, ginger, and plantain kept driving food prices higher all across the nat... Read More


IMF Tax Proposal Sparks Backlash as Nigerians Reject Fresh Telecom and Fuel Levies

Nigeria, June 15 -- The News Chronicle reports that telecom customers and business leaders who contend that Nigerians are already burdened by many taxes and worsening economic difficulties are worried... Read More