The naira strengthened 6.87 percent against the dollar in 2025, its first annual gain in 13 years, as CBN reforms drew nearly $21 billion in capital inflows.
Otobong Tommy
Otobong Tommy
Otobong Tommy is a violinist, writer, and teacher. With a BSc. in public administration (2014) from Babcock University, Ogun State, Nigeria, she has previously worked at Ventures Africa, NAEC, The Eagles Music Academy, and currently at L'Orbe, a non-profit where she is co-founder, managing the music room targeted at children and teenagers. She also enjoys exploring design and content creation.
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Senator Jimoh Ibrahim says Nigeria’s absence from the world’s most indebted nations reflects deliberate fiscal discipline under President Tinubu’s administration.
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FIFA launched its 100-day World Cup countdown Tuesday but said nothing about Nigeria’s pending eligibility complaint against DR Congo.
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Power Oil running community prepares members for Lagos Marathon 2026, linking brand advocacy to fitness and heart health.
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Sharia law in Nigeria remains constitutionally protected, council says, rejecting US calls to end Islamic legal practice in northern states.
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Customs says B’Odogwu exchange rate comes directly from CBN and confirms official rate applied for February 6, 2026.
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Nigeria medical tourism FX outflow rose to $549 million in nine months of 2025, reflecting continued reliance on overseas healthcare services.
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Access Bank confirms global policymakers and finance leaders for the 2026 Africa Trade Conference focused on AfCFTA and trade financing.
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Dangote Refinery resumes petrol sales under a revised framework that restricts direct supply to major marketers and depot owners.
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Reps defend Electoral Act 2026, insisting due process was followed, as opposition and civil society groups raise concerns over election safeguards.