NGN/USD 1,540.20 ↓ 0.4% BRENT CRUDE $82.14 ↑ 1.2% NGX INDEX 99,240.50 ↑ 0.1% INFLATION 33.95% ↑ 1.8% MPR 26.25% stable
NGN/USD 1,540.20 ↓ 0.4% BRENT CRUDE $82.14 ↑ 1.2% NGX INDEX 99,240.50 ↑ 0.1% INFLATION 33.95% ↑ 1.8% MPR 26.25% stable

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Naira strengthens, dollar stumbles as Trump roils markets, shutdown looms

NAIRA hit a 2-year high of 1,396.9909 to the dollar on Thursday, gaining 3.39, but the dollar weakened to its lowest level in at least 4 years on United States’ President Donald Trump’s policies and the growing possibility of an American shutdown. On Wednesday, the naira strengthened to its best level in 22 months, closing […]

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Jan 23, 2026 post

Starmer condemns Trump over ‘deeply offensive’ comments on NATO troops in Afghanistan

United Kingdom Prime Minister (PM). Mr Keir Starmer, has delivered an unusually sharp criticism of United States President, Mr Donald Trump, branding the latter’s remarks about British soldiers in Afghanistan as ‘insulting and frankly appalling’ and indicating that he should apologise. Following a turbulent week in relations between London and Washington, the prime minister said […]

Jan 13, 2026 post

Trump supplies Nigeria with key military materials to fight terrorism

THE United States has supplied Nigeria with key military materials in a move aimed at deepening security collaboration between the two nations. The development was announced by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), the arm of the US military that oversees operations across Africa. AFRICOM disclosed via a post on X on Tuesday that the […]

Jan 09, 2026 post

Trump pulls U.S. out of 66 climate treaty groups and global bodies

UNITED States President Donald Trump has ordered the withdrawal of the United States from dozens of international organisations, many of which are involved in tackling climate change and other global challenges. Almost half of the 66 organisations affected are linked to the United Nations, including the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the treaty […]

Jan 07, 2026 post

Trump introduces $15,000 visa bond for visitors from Nigeria, others

The United States government has announced a new visa policy that could see Nigerian applicants for B1/B2 visitor visas asked to deposit financial bonds of up to $15,000 before being granted entry clearance. Details published on the US Department of State’s official travel portal, Travel.State.Gov, explain that paying the bond does not automatically result in a […]

Jan 03, 2026 post

Maduro: Fears grow over Trump, Netenyahu’s unusual interest in Nigeria

FOLLOWING the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife by United States President Donald Trump, experts are beginning to question the interest of two world leaders in Nigerian affairs. President Trump sent Delta Force into the heart of the Venezuelan capital and extracted Venezuelan sitting president, along with his wife, terrifying the country […]

Jan 01, 2026 post

Five key political developments to watch in Nigeria this year as general election nears

EVERY year, politicians deliberately endeavour to make big headlines and grant thought-provoking interviews. This year will not be different. In fact, there are five political developments to look out for, as politicians navigate another pre-election year. Opposition Growth Last year was dominated by the frequent news of politicians moving from their political parties to the […]

Dec 31, 2025 post

Breaking: Mali, Burkina Faso hit U.S. citizens with entry bans but Nigeria won’t

IN a retaliatory move, the Republic of Mali and Burkina Faso have announced travel restrictions on American nationals, preventing them from coming into the nations. The announcement was made by both countries in statements by their respective foreign ministries on Wednesday, stating clearly that the move was in a retaliation of the inclusion of their […]

Dec 26, 2025 post

Nigerians call for Sheikh Gumi’s arrest for condemning U.S. airstrikes on ISIS

NIGERIANS have criticised Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, for condemning the United States airstrikes on ISIS terrorists on Christmas night, asking the government to arrest and interrogate him. The U.S. President, Mr Donald Trump, on Thursday, ordered American military to strike terrorists’ base in the North-West state of Sokoto on Christmas night, targeting ISIS militants […]

Dec 26, 2025 post

Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes in North-West Nigeria targeting ISIS militants

UNITED States President, Mr Donald Trump, said on Thursday that his government carried out airstrikes in North-West Nigeria on Christmas night, targeting ISIS militants he accused of killing Christians. He described the operation as ‘decisive’ and warned that more strikes would follow if the violence continued. “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the […]