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Nigeria Bans the Use Of “Dr” Title by Honorary Degree Holders
Nigeria bans honorary degree holders from using “Dr” before their names as from May 6, 2026. The new policy restricts awards to four types and CHARGES NUC TO enforce compliance.
Politics
Ex-IG of Police Usman Baba Enters Yobe Governorship Race
Former IGP Usman Baba declares for the 2027 Yobe governorship race after submitting his nomination form, pledging to focus on security, education, agriculture, and healthcare development.
Economy
Lagos Leads Other States with IGR of ₦807bn In Q1 2026 Alone
Lagos State generated ₦807.1 billion in Q1 2026, reaching 18.2% of its ₦4.44trn budget. Personal income tax contributed ₦350.37bn, making Lagos Nigeria’s top revenue-earning state.
Government
Wike Revokes Land Around Jabi Lake, Abuja, Orders Demolition
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered a crackdown on abandoned plots around Jabi Lake, revoking land titles after 15 years of inactivity and warning against misuse of recreational spaces in Abuja.
Politics
Obi, Kwankwaso Exit Weakens ADC, Boosts NDC with 18 Lawmakers
Obi and Kwankwaso’s defection from ADC to NDC has sparked a wave of defections, with 17 House members and a senator joining NDC, leaving ADC with only six lawmakers ahead of the 2027 elections.
Transportation
Tinubu Approves Private Nigeria Aircraft Leasing Company
President Bola Tinubu has approved the Nigeria Aircraft Leasing Company to provide sovereign guarantees for local airlines. The Ministry of Finance Incorporated holds equity in this new SPV.
Lagos Leads Other States with IGR of ₦807bn In Q1 2026...
Lagos State generated ₦807.1 billion in Q1 2026, reaching 18.2% of its ₦4.44trn budget. Personal income tax contributed ₦350.37bn, making Lagos Nigeria’s top revenue-earning state.
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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.
Interviews
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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 Nigerian Naira Nigeria | ₦1,362.92 |
 Japanese Yen Japan | ¥156.3208 |
 Brazilian Real Brazil | R$4.9285 |
 UAE Dirham UAE | 3.6725 |
 Canadian Dollar Canada | $1.3624 |
 Chinese Yuan (offshore) China | 6.8114 |
 Russian Ruble Russia | ₽74.7839 |
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