With subsidy, Naira’ll exchange at N4,000/$ — Oyedele
He stressed that ordinary Nigerians will ultimately bear the consequences through higher import costs, rising prices and increased economic hardship.
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INEC chairman warns staff against partisan politics
“The commission wants you to be neutral and professional, both in your words and actions. The commission will not tolerate unprofessional or unethical electoral conduct from any staff,” he said.
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Police smash suspected robbery gang, arrest six in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested six suspected members of an armed robbery gang responsible for attacks on residents of Jahun Local Government Area, during which cash, mobile phones and other valuables worth millions of naira were stolen.
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US midterms – The races to watch
Americans vote on November 3 in midterm elections that will decide whether President Donald Trump’s Republicans retain control of Congress or spend the final two years of his term confronting Democratic majorities.
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ENDSARS at Six: The Echoes, The Anger, The unfinished Justice
STILL BLEEDING: THE UNFINISHED STORY OF AN ENDSARS VICTIM For Gabriel, 20-10-20 did not end at the Lekki Toll Gate. He visited Nigeria from Turkey on the 14th of October, 2020, and arrived at his hotel in Ajah where he lodged in one of the suites. Bright, a close friend of his, visited him from […]
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Anambra confirms Lassa fever case, activates emergency response
The commissioner urged residents experiencing persistent fever or malaria-like symptoms that do not improve with appropriate treatment to seek medical attention promptly.
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Champions League: Bayern set for Arsenal test without red-hot Olise
The London-born Olise, who started in Arsenal’s junior system, is suspended after picking up two yellow cards inside a minute in Bayern’s 3-3 draw with Viking last week.
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Tinubu’s reforms spare Nigeria deeper economic crisis – Shettima
“What distinguishes this administration from its predecessors is our refusal to pay lip service to the structural reforms Nigeria needs.
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Chemical Engineers seek private control of moribund refineries
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) has called on the Federal Government to adopt a transparent, competitive and time-bound privatisation process for Nigeria’s moribund state-owned refineries, with majority private ownership and professional management. The society’s National President, Engr. Bayo Olarewaju-Alo, made the call at a press conference titled, “Nigeria’s Moribund Refineries […]
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Dele Cole’s death leaves vacuum in family, friends’ circle – Agbahor
By Jeremiah Urowayino Dr Aghogho Agbahor has expressed sadness over the death of diplomat Dele Cole, saying in a world where true friendship is scarce, Cole showed what loyalty, respect and genuine friendship should look like. Cole died in London on Saturday, October 17. Agbahor said he knew the late diplomat as his father’s friend, […]
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Sanwo-Olu appoints Sanuth as new LAWMA MD
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Dr. Hassan Sanuth as the new Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), following reports that the incumbent, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, had been asked to resign over persistent waste management challenges across the state.
Politics
‘My message twisted’ - Obi denies telling UK-based Nigerians to abandon loved ones
Obi said he appreciated Nigerians in the diaspora who made sacrifices to support their families at home, stressing that his concern was the country’s dependence on remittances to meet basic needs.
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 20, 2026
The dollar-to-naira exchange rate remained relatively stable around the ₦1,330 level in the official market on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, while the parallel market continued to quote higher rates for buyers seeking physical US dollars.
Metro
Death in Sachet Alcohol: Who’ll enforce ban in Cross River?
A driver named Ojong called the ban “a joke". “Government people up there can afford 22-year-old brandy, but this is what we can afford”
Entertainment
Photos: Billionaire Okoya’s son ties the knot in private ceremony
Idris Okoya, son of billionaire industrialist and Eleganza Group chairman Razaq Okoya, has married his partner, Rukoyah, in a private wedding ceremony.
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ICYMI
National grid crashes 81% to 675MW, as 9 plants go off
The company said TCN’s technical team was working to restore grid stability, adding that power supply was gradually being restored to its feeders
Business
Chemical Engineers seek private control of moribund refineries
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) has called on the Federal Government to adopt a transparent, competitive and time-bound privatisation process for Nigeria’s moribund state-owned refineries, with majority private ownership and professional management. The society’s National President, Engr. Bayo Olarewaju-Alo, made the call at a press conference titled, “Nigeria’s Moribund Refineries […]
Sports
Champions League: Bayern set for Arsenal test without red-hot Olise
The London-born Olise, who started in Arsenal's junior system, is suspended after picking up two yellow cards inside a minute in Bayern's 3-3 draw with Viking last week.
Special Report
Ticking Time Bomb: How ageing pipelines are bleeding Niger Delta, Nigeria dry
The 28-inch Trans-Forcados Pipeline at the Kantu-Odidi axis has been bleeding, and the people of Odidi have been living in an open gas chamber
Donald Duke: From Cross River record to PRP’s 2027 presidential gamble
His political reputation was shaped by the development agenda pursued in Cross River – Tourism, infrastructure and institutional reforms
Buba Musa: Little-known name carrying PRP’s VP ticket
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Seyi Makinde: Can APM presidential candidate ‘travel’ beyond South-West?
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Technology
Vanguard correspondent, 27 others win UK MEET fellowship
The organisers said: “Your application stood out for its track record of reporting, a clear point of view, and a pitch with a question worth answering.”
Anthropic proposes law regulating AI to US lawmakers
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AI is coming for every company, says Nvidia boss
Artificial intelligence will ultimately become a key aspect of all companies, the head of AI chip giant Nvidia said during a visit to Stockholm, where he urged Europe to ramp up its AI industry.
Why many Nigerians spend more on phone repairs than buying new phones
By Miracle Onyemuwa The rising cost of smartphones in Nigeria is forcing more consumers to repair damaged devices rather than replace them with new ones. This is more so, as inflation and the depreciation of the naira continue to push phone prices higher. At Computer Village, Ikeja, phone repair shops are seeing increasing numbers of […]
Education
JHU proposes new model for training Nigeria’s public servants
By Elizabeth Osayande LAGOS: James Hope University, Lagos, is pushing a new model of collaboration between academia and government to strengthen public-sector capacity in Nigeria, beginning with an exploratory meeting with the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy. The postgraduate-only university, the first of its kind in Lagos State, is proposing capacity-building, joint research, […]
How Artificial Intelligence is changing education, careers — Experts
By Adesina Wahab Experts in education and technology sectors have emphasised the need for policymakers, administrators, teachers and learners to keep abreast of the changes the use of Artificial Intelligence, AI, is bringing to the education sector and the ways it is changing the careers of people. They spoke in Lagos at StudyIn Global Study […]
ABUAD: Canadian, US varsities to award Afe Babalola honorary law degrees
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4-year courses must end in 4 years, Alausa tells varsities
The federal government has pledged to honour its agreements with tertiary institution workers, declaring that Nigerian students must no longer lose precious academic years to strikes triggered by unfulfilled government commitments.