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Naira shows sign of recovery: Now N1,480/$ at parallel market

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The naira strengthened on Tuesday as both official and parallel market rates moved to the mid-₦1,400 range, following improved foreign exchange liquidity and continued interventions by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Data from market trackers and outlets citing CBN/NFEM figures showed the official market rate at around ₦1,464–₦1,466 per dollar. Other end-of-day reports placed […]

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NNPC boss

Why cooking gas price is increasing — NNPC

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The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Mr. Bayo Ojulari, has attributed the recent increase in cooking gas prices across the country to last week’s strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). Speaking with State House correspondents, Ojulari explained that the industrial action

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Gas shortage crisis: N1,800 to N3,500 per KG in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Others

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Just days after the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported a drop in the average cost of refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas from N8,243.79 in July to N6,404.02 in August 2025, the price of cooking gas has jumped sharply across Lagos, Ogun, and neighbouring states.   Checks across several communities showed that

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France PM minister

Shortest reign ever: France’s new PM resigns less than month into job

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France was thrown into fresh political uncertainty on Monday after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned, just weeks after taking office. Lecornu’s resignation came only hours after he unveiled his new cabinet, a move that surprised both the public and the political class. His exit makes him the shortest-serving prime minister in the history of France’s

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Imisi, the winner of BBNaija season 10

BREAKING: As predicted, Imisi emerges winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10

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In a thrilling grand finale on Sunday night, as many had predicted, 23-year-old Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, was crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, marking the end of another captivating season of Nigeria’s most popular reality TV show. Imisi, who captured the hearts of millions of viewers with her charisma,

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Jandor to Jonathan: Stay retired, Tinubu go show you pepper for 2027

Jandor to Jonathan: Stay retired, Tinubu will show you pepper for 2027

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Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement and 2023 PDP governorship candidate, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan against making a political comeback in 2027, saying he stands no chance against President Bola Tinubu. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos, Jandor

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Even with video evidence Laide Bakare backtracks, denies giving daughter first alcohol experience

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Actress Laide Bakare has sparked fresh reactions online after denying claims that she introduced her teenage daughter to alcohol, despite her earlier video suggesting otherwise.   The Nollywood star recently faced backlash after boasting in a now-viral clip that she gave her 17-year-old daughter, @simlineboss, her first clubbing and alcohol experience to mark her birthday.

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Season 1-9: BBNaija winners’ success stories you need to know

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The Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) franchise has proven to be the most potent celebrity incubator in Africa, transforming nine champions into influential figures in media, business, and entertainment.   While the cash prizes have soared from N25 million in 2017 to N120 million in 2023, the real value lies in the immediate fame, which winners

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Music industry secrets: Why I joined illuminati — Seyi Shay

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Nigerian singer Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, popularly known as Seyi Shay, has opened up about why she joined the Illuminati at one point in her music career.   Speaking on the OffAir podcast with Gbemi and Toolz, the Right Now crooner said that becoming part of the group marked a new phase in her journey as

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