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We receive N1.5m after 35 years of service, retired police officers lament

…demand exit from PENCOM By Adeola Badru Retired police officers have expressed concern over what they described as low retirement benefits, noting that some receive about N1.5 million after 35 years of service. They also called for their exit from the Contributory Pension Scheme administered by the National Pension Commission (PENCOM). The retirees staged a […]

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Nigeria’s Net Domestic Assets rises 20.3% to N93.8trn

By Peter Egwuatu Nigeria’s Net Domestic Assets (NDA), rose by 21.2 per cent, Year-on-Year (YoY) to N94.742 trillion in February 2026 from N78.177 trillion in the corresponding period of 2025. Net Domestic Assets (NDA) represents the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s domestic claims, including loans to commercial banks, government securities, and domestic investments, excluding foreign assets. It […]

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Pound to Naira exchange rate today, April 17, 2026

The Nigerian naira maintained a relatively steady position against the British pound sterling on Friday, April 17, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market, amid sustained demand for foreign currency and gradual market adjustments.

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Osun 2026: Hurdles, hopes as battle line hardens for top contenders

With the release of the final list of candidates by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the race for the Osun State governorship election has moved from speculation to full-blown political contest, setting the stage for a fierce battle ahead of the August 15 poll.

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Airline operators threaten to suspend operations over surge in Jet fuel price

Airline Operators of  Nigeria, AON, has warned that airlines across the country may suspend operations from April 20, 2026, over what it described as an “astronomical and unsustainable” rise in the price of Jet A1 fuel.

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Atiku, a serial loser, will recontest in 2031— Wike

Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike has taken a swipe at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, branding him a habitual election contestant with nothing to show for his repeated bids, and predicting the opposition figure will be back on the campaign trail come 2031 despite promises to the contrary.

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