World

Mass Displacement Grows Across Iran and Lebanon as Regional Conflict Spreads

Large numbers of civilians across Iran and Lebanon are leaving their homes as the regional conflict continues to expand, creating one of the...

World

Iran Targets Commercial Shipping Near Strait of Hormuz as Regional War Intensifies

Rising tensions across the Middle East have begun to reshape global shipping lanes as Iranian forces move against commercial vessels operating near the...

World

Finance Minister Wale Edun Defends Rising Fuel Prices Amid Middle East Crisis

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance Wale Edun has defended the recent surge in petroleum product prices, saying the increases reflect market realities and urging...

World

Nigerian Naira Shows Balance Against US Dollar in Early Thursday Trading

The Nigerian Naira showed a modest but steady performance against the United States Dollar during early trading on Thursday March 12 2026. Data...

Economy

Lagos Trade Fair Corridor Traders Contribute Billions to Nigeria GDP Minister Oduwole Says

The Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry Trade and Investment, has highlighted the significant economic contribution of traders operating within the Lagos International Trade...

Economy

Dangote Refinery Reduces Fuel Prices to Ease Burden on Nigerians

The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in fuel prices, citing the move as an effort to ease the economic...

Metro

Nigerian Students Face Years of Academic Delay Over Accreditation Challenges

Hundreds of university students in Nigeria have faced long delays in completing their professional training due to accreditation issues affecting several academic programmes...

World

Access Bank MD Urges Deeper Collaboration to Boost Intra African Trade

The Roosevelt Ogbonna, Group Managing Director of Access Bank Plc, has called on African policymakers financiers and businesses to strengthen collaboration to accelerate...

World

UN Security Council Condemns Iran strikes on Gulf States and Jordan

The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution strongly condemning strikes carried out by Iran against countries in the Gulf Cooperation...

World

British Pound Strengthens Against Nigerian Naira in Early Thursday Trading

The British Pound Sterling continued to gain strength against the Nigerian Naira during early trading hours on Thursday March 12 2026 as currency...