As Nigerians prepare for the January 2027 presidential election, the political atmosphere in Anambra State, the home state of the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, who is the main challenger to second-term bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has continued to generate excruciating heat, with Obi’s kinsman and incumbent […] The post Anambra: Revisiting the Obi vs. Soludo debacle appeared first on Tribune Online.

The National Institute for Sports (NIS) is partnering the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) to promote financial literacy and improve retirement planning for Nigerian athletes and coaches. Director-General of the NIS, Philip Shaibu, disclosed this yesterday when he received the ICAN President and Chairman of Council, Queensley S. Seghosime, and members of her […]

President Bola Tinubu is optimistic that Nigerian innovators in varied technological fields will drive his Renewed Hope Agenda in transforming the industrial base of the country as he hopes to invest more in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) initiatives. . President Tinubu’s optimism is premised on the giant strides of The National Agency for Science […]

The Osun State chapter of the Accord has urged residents and party members to show understanding over Governor Ademola Adeleke’s appointment as the Osun State Coordinator of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Campaign Organisation. The State Chairman of the party, Pastor Victor Akande, made the appeal in a statement on Tuesday. OSUN DEFENDER reports that […] The post Accord Urges Understanding Over Adeleke’s Appointment As Tinubu Campaign Coordinator appeared first on OsunDefender.

The naira starts Wednesday much as it ended the week, tightly held at the official window and a few dozen naira weaker on the street. The latest Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data puts the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) rate at about ₦1,333 per dollar. Bureau De Change (BDC) operators are quoting roughly ₦1,365 […] The post Dollar to Naira Today, October 14, 2026: Naira Steady at ₦1,333 on NFEM as Black Market Trades Near ₦1,373 appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering steady electricity to every Nigerian, and says it will finish paying the legacy debts owed to power generation companies (Gencos), while ensuring that the vulnerable groups are adequately protected. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, made this known recently at the Harvard Business School Association of […]

The 11th edition of the Lagos Women Run, a 10km road race, will take place on 14 November, with organisers expecting participation from women runners across Nigeria and beyond. The annual event, which promotes women’s participation in road running, will start and finish at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. Coordinator of the race, Tayo Popoola, […]

THE Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives is probing officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over alleged financial breaches totalling more than N802.19bn. The allegations, contained in the Auditor-General for the Federation’s reports covering the 2021, 2022 and 2023 financial years, raise grave […] The post NNPC’s enduring opacity appeared first on Tribune Online.

Otti made the pledge, when he visited the project site at Owaza, Ukwa West Local Government Area.

Nigeria’s N-Youth League Cup (N-YLC) has expanded to 42 participating clubs for the 2026/27 season, up from 23 in its inaugural campaign, as the technology-driven under-19 competition steps up efforts to connect young players with professional opportunities at home and abroad. The league, founded by Robinson Adakosa, is introducing enhanced player-performance analytics, strengthened regulations and […]

Fatai Ayinde Aremu, who was born in Yowere/Sosoki ward in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, is a Professor of Political Science in the University of Ilorin and he is a PDP candidate for the Asa/Ilorin West federal constituency in the 2027 general elections. In this interview with Biola Azeez, he speaks on various […] The post Extreme monetisation of political process is problem of Nigeria’s democracy —Aremu, Kwara PDP Reps candidate appeared first on Tribune Online.

Barcelona, Sporting CP and Arsenal are the only teams with two wins from two in the Champions League table after Tuesday night, though Wednesday’s nine fixtures could soon crowd the top. Barcelona lead on goal difference (+7) after beating Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul, while Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Lille left them as the only side […] The post Champions League Table: Barcelona, Sporting CP and Arsenal Lead After Matchday 2’s Opening Night appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for persons who registered between January 5 and July 26, 2026, are not yet available for collection, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported. Professor Ayobami Salami, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lagos State, disclosed this at a news conference on Tuesday […] The post PVCs of 2026 registrants not available yet —INEC appeared first on Tribune Online.

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Manufacturers in Nigeria have warned that commercial lending rates of 30 per cent and above are crippling factory operations, stalling expansion plans and threatening job creation, as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) struggle to finance production amid rising operating costs. Industry stakeholders said the high cost of credit was forcing small factories to operate below […]

A new report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has revealed that eight northern states—Kebbi, Yobe, Sokoto, Jigawa, Zamfara, Gombe, Borno and Bauchi—have the highest multidimensional poverty rates in Nigeria, as hardship remains increasingly concentrated in the country’s North. The 2026 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), published by the UNDP and the Oxford Poverty […]

As its landmark Initial Public Offering gathers momentum, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reported stellar financial performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, with revenue of $22.5 billion. The unaudited results, released yesterday, showed that the 700,000-barrels-per-day refinery has moved from a loss of $117.2 million in the same period of 2025 […]

  The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer. The 71-year-old pontiff underwent a successful surgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. The procedure utilized a video-assisted technique and lasted about 90 minutes. Vatican medical […]