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Naira Falls To ₦1,398/$, Weakest Since January

Despite the recent depreciation, the Central Bank of Nigeria has pointed to improvements in Nigeria's external reserve position. The Naira fell further to ₦1,398 per dollar on Friday, the weakest level since January 28, 2026, when it settled at ₦1,394/$.

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From the Streets of Lagos to Global Icon: Asisat Oshoala's Unbreakable Bond with Nigeria - P.M. News

The turning point for her, and arguably for modern African women's football, was the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Oshoala dominated the tournament, sweeping the Golden Boot and Golden Ball awards. Yet, the fierce competitor in her still agonises over

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Coastal highway: Land buyers fault Winhomes Estate CEO's claim

Some land buyers on Winhomes Estate, Okun-Ajah, Lagos, which was impacted by the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway construction, have demanded full possession of the plots, asking the estate's original owner to steer clear. They said on Friday that Winhomes

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How Can you give birth to a child without a father's identity."- Woman Criticizes Single Women Using Sperm Banks - Gistlover

In her statement, she described the decision as "one of the most selfish things a single lady can do," prompting mixed reactions on social media A woman has stirred debate on social media after sharing her opinion about single women who choose to have ch

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Bwala: You Can't Defend This Govt Without Looking Stupid - Fayose

Popular Nigerian businessman, Isaac Fayose, has mocked presidential aide, Daniel Bwala, over his interview on Al Jazeera's "Head to Head" programme, anchored by Mehdi Hasan. Naija News reports that during the interview, Bwala had denied knowledge of some

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Makinde urges leaders to reach consensus on Nigeria's federalism

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that leaders and stakeholders in the country would have to reach an elite consensus for its federalism to achieve the desired output in line with the vision of its founding fathers, especially the first Premi

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80 mighty pens for Simon Shango - Blueprint Newspapers Limited

The Shehu Musa Yar'Adua International Conference Centre, Abuja, was a beehive of activities last Saturday. The double-barreled occasion was the public presentation of the autobiography and the 80th birthday celebration of one of the journalism avatars eve

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Defence manufacturing: DICON-D7G boss leads inspection of Nigeria's first military jetty in Lagos - Blueprint Newspapers Limited

The Chief Executive Officer of Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON-D7G), Mr. Osman Chennar, alongside members of the Board of Directors, has conducted an inspection visit to the site of Nigeria's proposed first military jetty, a landmark infr

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2027: Let's reciprocate Tinubu good gesture by massive votes - APC Chair - Blueprint Newspapers Limited

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos state chapter, Friday inaugurated with a charge to work as a united body for the success of the party in the state and at the forthcoming presidential election. Addressing the newly sworn in exco, the party chair

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UNICEF marks 2026 International Women's Day, launches podcast for girls - Blueprint Newspapers Limited

As part of the activities to mark the 2026 International Women's Day (IWD), the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF), Friday, launched a digital platform, "Yes! Girls" Podcast to enable adolescent girls voice out their concerns in the society. To achie