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Nigeria approved a ₦10bn housing loan scheme on April 23, 2026. Civil servants can access loans via the Federal Mortgage Bank and Housing Loans Board to boost home ownership and productivity.
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APC To Begin Sale Of 2027 Nomination Forms April 25
APC will start selling 2027 election nomination forms on April 25. Presidential forms cost ₦70m, with primaries scheduled from May 15 to May 23 across legislative and executive offices.
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Abuja Hospital Land Allegedly Converted to Private Estate
Abuja’s FCTA converted Plot 546 in Wuye District, originally reserved for a hospital, into a private estate. Residents and experts condemned the move as a violation of the Abuja Master Plan.
Business
Dangote Plans East Africa Refineries in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda
Aliko Dangote announced plans to build a refinery in Tanzania with Kenya and Uganda. The project could reach 1.4m barrels per day, rivaling other global refining capacity.
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Germany Launch Online Visa Portal for Application and Tracking
Germany has launched a new online visa portal for student, work, and researcher visas. Applicants can now upload documents and track progress before attending appointments in Lagos or VFS centres.
Legislature
More Defections in the House as Five Lawmakers Switch Parties
House of Representatives defections continue as PDP loses 5 members while APC and ADC gain seats ahead of the 2027 elections.
Dangote Plans East Africa Refineries in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda
Aliko Dangote announced plans to build a refinery in Tanzania with Kenya and Uganda. The project could reach 1.4m barrels per day, rivaling other global refining capacity.
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Opinion: “How Opposition Tinubu Would Treat President Tinubu” – By Farooq Kperogi
In this column, the author contrasts President Tinubu's current governance with his fierce opposition playbook against past leaders. What if Tinubu faced Tinubu? A revealing look at hypocrisy, strategy, and the opposition's failure to fight fire with fire.
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Interview: Ex-Trump National Security Adviser Insists, “Nothing to Negotiate with Tehran”
As the war in the Middle East enters its fourth day, former US National Security Adviser John Bolton has defended Washington’s military actions against...
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 US Dollar United States | $1 |
 Euro European Union | €0.8543 |
 British Pound United Kingdom | £0.7409 |
 Nigerian Naira Nigeria | ₦1,355.45 |
 Japanese Yen Japan | ¥159.5363 |
 Brazilian Real Brazil | R$5.0073 |
 UAE Dirham UAE | 3.6725 |
 Canadian Dollar Canada | $1.3683 |
 Chinese Yuan (offshore) China | 6.8359 |
 Russian Ruble Russia | ₽75.2923 |
 South African Rand South Africa | R16.5681 |
| US Dollar United States | 1 |
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