The naira strengthened to N1,401.40 against the U.S. dollar at the official foreign exchange market, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Vice President Kashim Shettima says the federal government’s tax reforms will ease the burden of multiple levies on small businesses and low-income earners, insisting the policies are designed to improve livelihoods rather than impoverish Nigerians.
Vice President Kashim Shettima says the South East is central to President Tinubu’s economic agenda, stressing coordinated regional planning and long-term infrastructure development.
Nigeria’s Q3 GDP figures show a modest improvement driven by services and agriculture, signaling a cautious upward shift in the nation’s growth rate despite persistent inflation and forex pressures. Analysts say the data offers a mixed outlook heading into the final quarter.
A fatal accident involving a tanker and a tricycle in Anambra has left one person dead, with authorities blaming brake failure and urging stricter safety compliance among drivers.
Over 2.2 million candidates have begun the 2026 UTME across Nigeria, as JAMB deploys advanced technology and strict measures to ensure a credible examination process.
Police in Ondo State have foiled a bomb plot in Akure, arresting six suspects and recovering materials linked to the construction of explosive devices.
Enugu State’s tax authority is driving sweeping tax reforms aimed at simplifying compliance and supporting SMEs, while warning of stricter enforcement under Nigeria’s new tax regime.