An international NGO, Plan International Nigeria, marked the 2026 Menstrual Hygiene Day with 30 students with disabilities at the Bauchi Special Education Centre. The event was organized by Plan International, in partnership with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Bauchi State chapter, under its ASPIRE Project on menstrual health and hygiene, with funding from Global Affairs Canada. The Special Education Centre serves students with visual and hearing impairments, who were engaged on topics such as menstrual hygiene, dignity, disability inclusion, and girls’ rights. Mr. Nasiru Muhammed, Senior Project Coordinator of Plan International Nigeria, explained that the engagement aimed to…
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The Nigerian naira strengthened further against the United States dollar on Thursday, closing below the N1,360/$ mark for the first time in four weeks amid rising external reserves and ongoing reforms in the foreign exchange market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed the naira closed at N1,359.75/$ on June 4, 2026, compared to N1,360.00/$ recorded the previous day. The appreciation marks the first time the local currency has traded below the N1,360/$ threshold since May 7, reinforcing signs of improving stability in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market. CBN figures indicated that the naira maintained a relatively steady performance…
The Nigerian naira strengthened further against the euro on Thursday, pushing the European currency below the N1,585 mark amid sustained stability in the foreign exchange market and improving macroeconomic indicators. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira closed at N1,582 per euro at the official market, extending recent gains recorded against major international currencies. During the first week of June 2026, the EUR/NGN exchange rate traded largely within the high N1,500 range. The naira’s improved performance comes as Nigeria continues to benefit from easing inflationary pressures, increased foreign exchange liquidity, and stronger agricultural output. Recent…
Funmi Sesi, Chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Lagos State Council, emphasized the need for proper consultation and consideration of current economic realities in any discussion on a new national minimum wage. Sesi made this point in an interview with reporters on Thursday, responding to reports of a proposed N100,000 minimum wage by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum. She insisted that wage determination must follow the established tripartite negotiation process involving labor, government, and employers. According to her, the proposal cannot be unilaterally decided by governors without input from workers and other stakeholders. “It has to be a tripartite process.…
Ambassador John Ballout, Liberian Ambassador to Nigeria and Permanent Representative to ECOWAS, formally presented his letter of credence to the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Touray, on Wednesday. Ballout, who is also accredited to Benin and Equatorial Guinea, made the presentation in Abuja. He pledged Liberia’s full support to ECOWAS and reaffirmed its commitment to regional integration. A letter of credence is a diplomatic document issued to ambassadors before they assume official duties. Ballout described his appointment as a great honor and vowed to remain actively involved in the work of the regional body. He also pledged to…
The World of Faith Group of Schools (WOFGOS), a Christian-based institution, has started planting 4,000 exotic trees in Abuja to help build climate-resilient urban communities. The Administrator-General of WOFGOS, Mrs. Daisy Idahosa, announced in Abuja on Thursday that the initiative is part of activities to commemorate the 2026 World Environment Day (WED). Idahosa explained that the project is being carried out in partnership with the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) and other stakeholders, aligned with the theme, “Urbanisation and Climate Change: Building Resilient Cities for a Sustainable Future.” She added that the trees would be planted in designated urban spaces,…
The Amalgamated Muslim Rights Concern (AMURIC) and the Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria (TCFPN) have called on security agencies and the Oyo State Government to investigate recent allegations made by former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, and Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Igboho, regarding insecurity in the South-West. In a joint statement issued on Friday, the two groups expressed concern over claims linked to the recent kidnapping of schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. According to the statement, Sunday Igboho had publicly alleged that certain politicians were behind acts of insecurity in the region and claimed he was…
Nigeria risks losing international shipping traffic unless its ports urgently adopt green compliance measures, the National Association of Stevedoring Operators (NASO) has warned. NASO President, Mr. Bolaji Sunmola, issued the warning on Thursday during the 2026 Dockworkers’ Day celebration in Lagos. The event was organized by the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN), under the theme “Green Ports: Sustainable Practices for Dockworkers.” Sunmola stated that the global maritime industry has reached a regulatory turning point that Nigeria can no longer ignore. He pointed out that compliance deadlines will determine which ports remain competitive and which lose patronage from international shipping…
Mr. Babatunde Hunpe, Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Lagos State, announced on Thursday that the movement of commercial motorcyclists (Okada) is now restricted to between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. in the community. Hunpe made the statement through Mr. Augustine Kriko, the Chief Press Secretary of the council. The chairman explained that the restrictions are necessary to enhance security and increase vigilance amid rising security concerns nationwide. He stated that these measures aim to strengthen security, maintain public order, and protect lives and property within the local government. “The council recognizes the need for proactive measures to prevent security breaches…
The FCID Annex in Lagos has called for stronger collaboration with the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) to improve efforts against domestic and sexual violence. The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of FCID, Mr. Simeon Akpanudom, made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the DSVA on Thursday.This was contained in a statement by FCID spokesperson ASP Aminat Mayegun. Akpanudom led his team to discuss ways to strengthen joint efforts in handling GBV cases in Lagos.Welcoming the delegation, DSVA Executive Secretary Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi appreciated the visit and emphasized the importance of the longstanding partnership…