Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 4, 2026
The naira traded around the ₦1,368 level against the United States dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, while the parallel market continued…
Why Fubara wasn’t allowed to seek second term — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the political crisis in Rivers State denied Governor Siminalayi Fubara the opportunity to seek a second term, blaming what…
Five dead and 41 missing after Indonesia ferry catches fire
Five people have been found dead and 41 are missing after an Indonesian ferry carrying at least 250 people caught fire while at sea, officials say. The captain of the…
Court dismisses NDC suit against Electoral Act eligibility rules
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed a suit filed by the National Democratic Congress challenging provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 on the qualification and disqualification of…
World Bank warns developing countries to embrace AI or be left behind
The World Bank on Tuesday called on developing countries to embrace artificial intelligence technology tools to deliver better governance outcomes, warning that they risked being left behind if they failed…
Oborevwori Celebrates Ibori at 68, Salutes Oyovbaire at 85, Hails Their Enduring Legacy of Service
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on his 68th birthday and former Minister of Information, Professor Sam Oyovbaire,…
ISGN Hails Ibori at 68, Celebrates Legacy of Leadership, Mentorship
The Ibori Suenu Grassroots Network (ISGN), alongside political leaders, traditional rulers, friends and supporters, has congratulated former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on the occasion of his 68th…
How China gets better bang for its buck than America in AI
How much money should companies lavish on artificial intelligence? American tech giants think the answer is: a lot. Their capital spending on data centres may surpass $740bn this year, according…
How poor countries are dealing with America’s AIDS cuts
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. That was the lesson learned by the world’s aids establishment on January 20th 2025. Since 2011 America’s share of foreign aid aimed…
Scrapping Infantino’s World Cup Plan Was ‘Absolutely Necessary,’ Says Wenger
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said the decision to scrap FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup was “absolutely necessary and beyond question”.…