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Tech & Tools Desk1 October 2025

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has assured the public that visa and passport services will remain operational despite the ongoing partial shutdown of the U.S. federal government. In a statement posted Wednesday on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the embassy explained that although routine updates on its social media channels will be paused […]

James Obasi1 October 2025

The Nigerian naira showed mixed but modest movements on Wednesday, recording slight gains in the parallel (street) market while slipping marginally in the official foreign exchange window. In the parallel market, the naira appreciated slightly, closing at ₦1,500 per US dollar—an improvement from ₦1,505 earlier in the week. This uptick reflects renewed activity among independent […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk30 September 2025

Pharmacists in Lagos State have urged the Federal and Lagos State governments to urgently reform Nigeria’s drug distribution system and incorporate pharmacy services into the national health insurance framework. They warned that the continued exclusion of pharmacists from health policy planning threatens public health and undermines the country’s drive toward achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). […]

Tech & Tools Desk30 September 2025

Medical experts have raised alarm over the growing incidence of heart failure among young Nigerians, linking the trend to poor lifestyle habits, rising obesity, lack of exercise, and substance abuse. They expressed concern that the disease, often underdiagnosed and poorly managed, now claims lives faster than some cancers. Many patients, they said, die either during […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk30 September 2025

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The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has cautioned that social media narratives are distorting public perception of Nigeria’s progress, often comparing the country unfairly with advanced economies without considering its unique developmental challenges. Bagudu raised the concern in Abuja during a courtesy visit by a delegation of the United Nations Industrial […]

James Obasi30 September 2025

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has entered into a fresh two-year crude supply agreement with Dangote Petroleum Refinery, aimed at ensuring a steady flow of crude to the 650,000-barrel-per-day facility in Lekki, Lagos. The agreement, signed in August, forms part of the Federal Government’s plan to strengthen the crude-for-naira initiative. According to details […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk30 September 2025

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed its affiliate unions to commence immediate mobilisation in preparation for a nationwide strike against the Dangote Group, accusing the conglomerate of entrenched anti-worker practices. This directive follows the strike launched on Monday by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) against the Dangote Refinery, […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk30 September 2025

Nigeria’s rental market is spiralling, with two-bedroom apartments now averaging ₦2.5m annually in major cities—far above rates recorded just a few years ago. From ₦250,000 flats in Benin to ₦20m luxury units in Lagos, tenants nationwide are feeling the pinch of surging rents that have triggered an affordability crisis. Rising costs nationwideIn Lagos, Ibadan, Port […]

Tech & Tools Desk30 September 2025

The National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA) has condemned the decision of three international airlines to continue selling tickets exclusively in United States dollars, describing the practice as an affront to Nigeria’s sovereignty and damaging to the naira. NANTA President, Yinka Folarin, criticised what he termed an arrogant stance by a few foreign carriers […]

James Obasi30 September 2025

The Federal Government has cancelled the Independence Day parade earlier scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th anniversary on Wednesday, October 1. The announcement was made in a statement released on Monday night in Abuja by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Imohiosen […]

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US Embassy Assures Nigerians: Visa, Passport Services to Continue Despite Government Shutdown

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Fresh Two-Year Crude Oil Agreement Signed Between NNPC And Dangote Refinery

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