The founder of Majestic Fragrance, Jonathan Peace, has called for greater government support for Nigeria’s indigenous fragrance and cosmetics industry, saying improved access to production materials, export opportunities, and financing would enable local brands to compete globally. Peace made the call over the weekend during the official opening of the company’s fragrance studio in Abuja. […]

“The Toyota Hiace bus, which was conveying 18 passengers, collided with the truck after the truck driver allegedly reversed on the highway when he missed his route.

FCMB Asset Management Limited (FCMBAM), the asset management subsidiary of FCMB Group Plc, has received upgrades to its national scale long- and short-term issuer ratings from GCR Ratings. The company’s long-term issuer rating was recently upgraded to A(NG) from A-(NG), while its short-term issuer rating was raised to A1(NG) from A2(NG). The ratings agency maintained […]

  The Nigerian naira traded around ₦1,370.33 against the United States dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Monday, July 6, 2026, reflecting relative stability in the country’s foreign exchange market. Data from the official exchange rate window showed the dollar exchanging at approximately ₦1,370.33/$ at the NFEM, where the Central Bank […] The post Black Market Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today July 6, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Federal Government has announced it is replacing the 6-3-3-4 education system with a linear 12-year one. This is without wide consultations with the citizenry or the major stakeholders like parents, intellectuals, teachers, students, employers and labour. Just nine months ago, government had, with immediate effect, imposed major changes in the education system. That was […]

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the President Bola Tinubu administration is leveraging road construction and rehabilitation projects as part of its strategy to address insecurity across Nigeria. Umahi said the government is undertaking strategic highway projects to strengthen military operations, improve access to remote communities and enhance security, particularly in the North-east. […]

From sunlight to bloodstream Few molecules occupy such a remarkable place in biology as glucose. It has been studied extensively, measured routinely, feared intensely, and misunderstood more than any other molecule in human metabolism. Before glucose became a laboratory value, a dietary controversy, or a diagnostic criterion, it had already become one of biology’s greatest […]

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that no fewer than 10 people lost their lives, while six others sustained injuries in a fatal road crash along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday night. The FRSC Sector Public Education Officer, Superintendent Route Commander Afolabi Odunsi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abeokuta. […]

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has again reaffirmed its commitment to advancing intra-African trade by deepening its partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to strengthen trade facilitation, enhance customs cooperation, and accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The commitment was reaffirmed during a working visit by the president and […]

The Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for an independent forensic investigation into the controversy surrounding the alleged operations of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). It described the development as evidence of institutional failure, negligence and poor oversight within the federal government. The opposition party, in a statement […]

The deceased cadets belonged to the 41 Regular Course of the NDA, of which Shaibu is also a member.

In the last few days, one name that has been on the lips of Nigerians is that of Prince Matthew Adeniyi Adeyemi. Adeyemi became a midnight sensation last week when the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity issued a press statement that literally threw him under the bus while exonerating the Chief […]

Three sons of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin and those of four other family members on Sunday, but Mojtaba, the son who succeeded him as Iran’s supreme leader, did not make an appearance. State TV showed Mostafa, Meysam and Masoud Khamenei praying behind the coffins laid out in the ‌vast […]

Qatar said on Sunday that maritime activities would resume with immediate ‌effect, according to a Transport Ministry statement posted on X. This reverses a June 29 advisory that had urged the temporary suspension of sailing and fishing boats until further notice, though commercial shipping was exempted. The ministry on Sunday urged all maritime vessel operators […]

Whichever way one chooses to look at the recent developments around the scandalous revelation that a certain Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew illegally operated an alleged Federal Government agency, the Presidential Foreign Intervention Production Council (PFIPC), without insider collusion, remains unbelievable and a scandal of monumental proportions. How can Prince Adeyemi create a fake government agency, […]

Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes is one of Africa’s leading private equity investors and the Founder and Managing Partner of Aruwa Capital Management, a Lagos-based investment firm focused on providing growth capital to high-potential small and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria and Ghana. Since founding Aruwa in 2019, she has established herself as a pioneer in gender-lens investing, […]

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Ekiti State governorship election, Dr. Wole Oluyede, has commenced consultations with party leaders and his legal team to review the outcome of the June 20 poll. He said that the next line of action would be guided by the rule of law and the interest […] The post Ekiti poll: PDP candidate begins legal, political review of outcome appeared first on Tribune Online.

By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele When Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo declared that the returned Benin Bronzes belong to the Oba of Benin’s Palace and should never be politicised, he did far more than welcome an international delegation to Government House in Benin City. His remarks touched on history, justice, identity and the continuing […]

July 6 (THEWILL) — England overcame a second-half red card and a spirited comeback from co-hosts Mexico to claim a thrilling 3-2 victory on Sunday, booking their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Thomas Tuchel’s side showed remarkable resilience at the Estadio Azteca, surviving more than 40 minutes with 10 men […] The post Ten-Man England Edge Mexico in World Cup Thriller to Reach Quarter-Finals appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The CEO of HighCap Securities Limited, David Adonri, expects Nigeria’s equities market to gradually regain momentum in the second half of 2026, driven by stronger corporate fundamentals and better earnings prospects. Adonri stated this at the Capital Market Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CAMCAN) Mid-year 2026 Capital Market review and outlook in Lagos. He said the […]

The flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, on Sunday, urged citizens of the state to be wary of selling their voting power and votes to desperate politicians at next month’s elections. Oyebamiji, speaking at a special meeting and prayer held in his honour by […] The post Don’t sell your PVC, Oyebamiji charges Osun voters appeared first on Tribune Online.

The World Trade Organisation’s annual Open Day ceremony was fun as cultures collided, but one performance stole the entire afternoon. The crowd of international delegates, ambassadors, witnessed the rhythmic and unmistakable sound of the Ogene- a metal gong paired with the deep rattle of the Ichaka. In a viral video, an Adamma masquerade, adorned in […]

P Z Cussons Nigeria Plc reported a net profit of N49.1 billion for the financial year ended May 31, 2026. The consumer goods firm said the results were driven by strong brand performance, pricing discipline and efficiency gains across its operations. The Company’s full-year audited financial statements showed a massive financial turnaround. Revenue rose by […]