The Nigerian naira maintained a relatively stable performance against the United States dollar in the first half of the week, closing around N1,361/$ as continued interventions by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) helped keep exchange rate volatility in check. Market analysts attribute the currency’s resilience largely to the CBN’s active presence in the foreign exchange market, where the apex bank has continued supplying dollars to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators and authorised dealers to support liquidity and stabilize the market. The local currency has remained within the N1,350-N1,360 range in recent trading sessions, with market watchers noting that the…
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Pregnant women, nursing mothers and caregivers have been urged to take advantage of healthcare services available at Primary Healthcare Centres across Niger State as the state government flagged off the 2026 First Round June/July Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW). The wife of the Niger state Governor, Fatima Umar Bago, made the call while flagging off the exercise at the Basic Health Centre, Sabon Wuse, in Tafa Local Government Area. “The health of our mothers and children remains central to the New Niger Agenda. I therefore call on pregnant women, nursing mothers and caregivers to take advantage of the…
The strategic partnership between Nigeria and the United States has significantly degraded the operational capabilities of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) and other terrorist groups, the Defence Headquarters announced on Tuesday. Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, stated this during an X Spaces engagement on strengthening security through strategic information sharing in the Nigeria-U.S. military partnership against terrorism. Uba explained that the collaboration had improved intelligence sharing, capacity building, strategic communication, logistics support, and operational effectiveness in Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts. He emphasized that terrorism remains a transnational threat requiring intelligence cooperation, technological innovation, strategic communication, and…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and MTN Foundation on Tuesday unveiled expanded interventions under the Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP), aimed at combating substance abuse among Nigerian youths. The event, held at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Enugu, was themed: “The World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovation Responses.” Speaking, the Executive Director of MTN Foundation, Mrs. Odunayo Sanya, said the organization’s intervention was driven by growing concerns over the increasing vulnerability of young people to drug abuse and its devastating impact on families and society. Sanya noted that the foundation’s anti-drug advocacy aligns with its focus…
The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with nutrition stakeholders, has launched a three-day policy dialogue to develop a framework for standardizing the production, quality, and nutritional content of Tom Brown in Nigeria. Tom Brown is a complementary food made from roasted grains and legumes such as millet, sorghum, maize, soybeans, and groundnuts. Speaking at the opening of the meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, Mrs. Olufunmilola Adegbite, Director and Head of the Ministry’s Nutrition Department, stated that malnutrition remains a major public health challenge in Nigeria. She noted that despite progress through various nutrition interventions, undernutrition—especially stunting, wasting,…
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), announced that it has invested significant resources in modern security gadgets to curb rising theft and cultism on campus. The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ursula Akanwa, disclosed this in her office while briefing journalists on her achievements during her first 100 days in office. She stated, “We procured modern response gadgets to improve coordination. The goal was to prevent the frequent burglaries of university property that occurred in the past. It was bad—20 laptops and 20 air-conditioners went missing in a single day.” READ ALSO: Educationist urges professionals to embrace risks Akanwa added that…
Professor of Political Science Femi Otubanjo has warned that nuclear weapons have evolved from being mere instruments of warfare to becoming major causes of international conflicts and crises. Otubanjo, a Research Professor at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), delivered a foreign policy lecture organized by the institute on Tuesday in Lagos. The lecture was titled, “Nuclear Weapons: From Instrumenta Belli to Causae Bellorum.” He outlined the consequences of nuclear war, including mass casualties, nuclear winter, environmental devastation, and psychological trauma. He added that such conflicts could lead to economic collapse, political disorder, and threaten the survival of organized…
Former President of the African Public Relations Association, Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, has been appointed Chairman of the Nigeria Digital Public Relations Summit Advisory Board. This was announced in a statement by the summit’s Convener, Mr. Segun McMedal, made available to reporters in Abuja on Tuesday. McMedal stated that the six-member Advisory Board comprises professionals from public relations, strategic communications, media, and digital innovation. He listed Emeka Oparah, Vice President of Corporate Communications at Airtel Africa; and Yushau Shuaib, Founder and CEO of Image Merchants Promotion Ltd., publishers of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential, as members. Other members include Tolulope Olorundero, Founder and…
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun and the All Progressives Congress (APC) traded accusations on Tuesday over alleged political attacks and shootings in parts of the state. Adeleke, speaking at a news conference at the Government House in Osogbo, accused the APC of engaging in sporadic shootings and attacks on residents, an allegation the party denied. The governor claimed that suspected thugs fired gunshots early Tuesday in Ile-Ife, causing panic in the town. He also alleged that similar attacks occurred in Owode-Ede, injuring some residents. “These attacks are outrageous, unprovoked, and deliberate. The provocation is becoming unbearable.For months, I have been…
The International Fund for Agricultural Development-Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-VCDP) distributed poultry production equipment and local chickens to 20 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Enugu State on Tuesday. Beneficiaries were drawn from five Local Government Areas: Udenu, Isi-Uzo, Nkanu East, Enugu East, and Aninri. The items included poultry rearing cages, local chickens, feed, drinkers, and feeders. Speaking during the distribution in Udenu LGA, the State Nutrition Officer of IFAD-VCDP, Mrs. Promise Ezeah, said the gesture aimed to improve the livelihoods and nutritional status of the beneficiaries. She noted that the program is designed to ensure PWDs are included in agricultural…