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FX Reforms Pay Off as Naira Opens Year on Stronger Note Against US Dollar
The naira began the first trading day of the new year on a positive note, appreciating to N1,430.84 per dollar at the official market, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The local currency extended the relative stability recorded in 2025, buoyed by improved foreign exchange (FX) supply, sustained CBN interventions, and…
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Mozambique Dream Big Against Super Eagles in AFCON Round of 16
Mozambique head coach, Francisco Conde, has dismissed concerns over Nigeria’s star-studded squad, insisting that reputation and big names will not decide Monday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 round of 16 encounter against the Super Eagles. Speaking at the pre-match press conference at the Fes Stadium, Morocco, on Sunday, Conde said his side would approach…
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Court Speaks on Implementation of New Tax Law
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has refused to stop the Federal Government from implementing the new tax laws scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. In a ruling delivered by Justice Bello Kawu, the court dismissed an ex parte application filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the African Initiative for…
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How Time Zones Decide the World’s Earliest New Year Celebrations
As the world counts down to the arrival of 2026, not all countries will celebrate the New Year at the same moment. Due to global time zones and the positioning of the International Date Line (IDL), some nations will welcome January 1 long before others — with celebrations unfolding over more than a full day…
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Who will Nigeria face in AFCON Round of 16?
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have secured their place in the round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON topping Group C after back-to-back wins over Tanzania and Tunisia. The Super Eagles then capped their group campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory against Uganda, ensuring nine points from three matches and confirming…
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Army Arrest Terror Accomplice Who Planted Bomb at Borno Mosque
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspects in connection with the Christmas Eve bomb explosion that killed five people and injured 32 others at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, Borno State. The attack occurred when a suicide bomber detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) inside the mosque during prayers. According to Zagazola…
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Four Super Eagles Walk Suspension Tightrope Ahead of Uganda Clash
Four Super Eagles players are one booking away from suspension ahead of Nigeria’s final Group C match against Uganda at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Semi Ajayi and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali are all on yellow cards and risk missing Nigeria’s Round of 16 fixture if cautioned again on Tuesday.…
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Suspend Tax Laws or Face Nationwide Protest – NANS Warns FG
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to suspend the planned implementation of the newly enacted tax reform laws, warning that failure to do so will trigger coordinated nationwide protests. The students’ body raised concerns over what it described as a flawed, poorly communicated, and constitutionally questionable…
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Troops neutralise 80 terrorists, rescue 34 kidnap victims in Abuja, nine states
The Nigerian Army neutralised over 80 terrorists, rescued 34 kidnapped civilians, and apprehended dozens of criminals in coordinated operations between December 25 and 29. A credible Army Headquarters source told journalists that the successes were recorded across Borno, Adamawa, Sokoto, Katsina, Niger, Zamfara, Plateau, Delta, Cross River, and the FCT. The source said that in…
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Integrity Test Disqualifies 34 Judicial Nominees as NJC Shortlists 28 for Federal High Court Bench
No fewer than 34 lawyers nominated by the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) for appointment as Judges of the Federal High Court have failed the public integrity and suitability test, following a barrage of petitions from members of the public challenging their character and professional conduct. The affected nominees were part of a list of…