Economy Naira rises to N1,488/$, slips at official window on 26 Jan January 26, 2026 Helen Okechukwu The naira appreciated to N1,488 per dollar in the black market from N1,495 per dollar on Friday, according to data from the Aboki Forex exchange platform. However, the naira depreciated…
Economy NNPC cofirms discovery of Awodi-07 well in Niger Delta January 26, 2026 Damilola The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has congratulated Chevron Nigeria Limited on the successful completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well in the shallow offshore area of…
Economy Nigeria records N4.82trn African exports as regional trade gains momentum January 26, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Nigeria’s exports to African countries rose to N4.82 trillion in the first half of 2025, representing a 14 per cent increase from N4.21 trillion recorded in the same period of…
Economy Nigeria News FG orders free meter installation January 23, 2026 Fatimah Idera The Federal Government has banned Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) and their installers from collecting any fees for meter installation, warning that offenders will be prosecuted for extortion. The Minister of…
Economy Finance ministry releases ₦152bn to contractors amidst calls for mutual respect January 22, 2026 Friday Omosola The Federal Ministry of Finance has disbursed ₦152 billion to contractors for the settlement of verified government contracts. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Finance, Doris…
Economy Shettima declares food security a ‘national security priority’ January 22, 2026 Friday Omosola Vice President Kashim Shettima has unveiled Nigeria’s multi-dimensional macro-strategy for food security at the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF). Addressing global leaders on Thursday, he declared that the President Bola…
Economy FXM 20 Jan: Euro pressure deepens, dollar stable in naira market January 20, 2026 New Daily Prime Exchange data from NGNToday on Tuesday, 20 January indicated that Nigerian naira ended with mixed signals across major foreign exchange indicators, highlighting persistent market pressure. While the US dollar maintained…
Economy 19 January: Parallel market pushes euro to N1,705 January 19, 2026 New Daily Prime A data-driven review of today’s foreign exchange figures reveals mounting pressure in the euro–naira market, with a wide gap opening between official pricing and parallel market levels. Information from the…
Economy Black market pushes pound to M1,950 on 19 January, 2026 January 19, 2026 New Daily Prime A closer look at today’s pound–naira exchange rate data points to sustained foreign exchange pressure, as the gap between Nigeria’s official market and the parallel segment remains firmly in place.…
Economy Dollar to naira exchange rate today, 19 January, 2026 January 19, 2026 New Daily Prime A fresh analysis of today’s dollar–naira exchange rate reveals a persistent gap between Nigeria’s official foreign exchange window and the parallel market, underscoring ongoing pressures within the FX ecosystem. Data…
