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About 95 per cent of cross-border trade in Africa is still conducted through barter, according to Vice President of the West Africa Association for Cross-border Trade, Salami Alasoadura. Alasoadura disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television while discussing efforts to improve trade corridors between Nigeria, Cameroon and other African countries. He said many traders could not access foreign currencies... Read more

The Kaduna State Government has approved N300 million as a one-off payment of Earned Academic Allowance to academic staff of Kaduna State University (KASU). The government also constituted a nine-member committee to engage the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), KASU chapter, and other staff unions over their outstanding demands. Secretary to the State Government, Dr AbdulKadir Mu’azu Meyere, said... Read more

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged Muslims across Nigeria to emulate the virtues of Prophet Muhammad and promote peace, compassion and unity.The First Lady made the call in her message to Muslims commemorating the 2026 Eid-el-Maulud. She said the celebration offered an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the life and teachings of the Prophet.“As we commemorate Eid-el-Maulud 2026, I... Read more

The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has explained that it could not find another suitably qualified female candidate to replace its former presidential candidate, Anita Zugwai Chukwu, after she withdrew from the 2027 presidential race. The party said Chukwu withdrew following concerns raised by her family over insecurity and the extensive travelling and public exposure associated with a presidential campaign. In... Read more

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his 70th birthday. Tinubu described the Sultan's seven decades of life as a testament to service, wisdom and leadership.The President said the Sultan had spent nearly two decades on the throne promoting peace, unity, education... Read more

The Abia State Government has commenced payment of outstanding gratuities owed to verified retirees, with total inherited liabilities put at N61.8 billion. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this after the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. Kanu said the liability covered retirees from both the state and local government service between 2001 and 2025.... Read more

President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the reconstruction and dualisation of the 58-kilometre Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode road while approving the immediate reconstruction and dualisation of the Abeokuta-Ibadan road. The projects are expected to improve transportation and strengthen economic links between Oyo and Ogun states and other parts of the South-West. Represented by Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun at the flag-off ceremony in... Read more

Nigeria's average daily petrol supply from domestic refineries fell by 20.6 per cent in July 2026, dropping to 25.8 million litres from 32.5 million litres recorded in June, according to data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The latest monthly oil and gas data released by the regulator showed that the decline in domestic supply was... Read more

Presidential candidates and other political leaders have exchanged sharply contrasting views on security, policing, fuel subsidy and economic reforms at the Nigerian Bar Association conference in Port Harcourt. The second panel session, which featured several presidential candidates, focused on the country's security architecture, state policing, elections and fuel subsidy. Former Rivers State Governor and ADC vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, argued... Read more

Hassan died on Sunday, August 23, at the age of 66, following a battle with stage-four cancer. He was subsequently buried according to Islamic rites in Ilaro, Ogun State. In a condolence message, Obasa described the late actor as a major figure in Nigeria's creative industry whose work promoted Yoruba culture and values.He described Ogogo as “a towering figure in... Read more