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Economy

Naira notes

Naira not at equilibrium, still vulnerable to external shocks, financial expert says

She said Nigeria remains highly vulnerable to disruptions in global markets because the bulk of its foreign exchange earnings still comes from crude oil exports.

Health

Edo pledges sustained support for indigent sickle cell patients

The President of the Edo Sickle Cell Club, Dr Charles Edigin, said persons living with the condition continued to face significant medical, social and economic challenges.

Education

Nigerian student wins bronze at international science fair in Turkey

A Nigerian student, Ibrahim Mejama of General Hassan College, Yelwa, has won a bronze medal at the 2026 International Mathematics, Science and Engineering Fair in Turkey.

OPINION

VAT hits N2.42 trillion as Tinubu’s tax reforms begin to deliver results

The latest VAT report released by the National Bureau of Statistics provides strong evidence that Nigeria’s tax and economic reforms are beginning to produce measurable results.

Lipuo Mokhesi: Protecting girls, women from genital mutilation

This solution strengthens early risks, improves survivor care, and transforms health facilities into prevention hubs.

Africa’s share in $950 billion animation boom

Global audiences do not want cultural odorlessness: a clean, sterilised visual style stripped of its native identity to fit a safe, generic Western structure.

From Matawalle’s mouth to God’s ears

One wonders what conception of God permits such convenient arrangements.

Rudolf Okonkwo: Bayo Onanuga and the full weight of bad judgment

If writing satire comes too easily, you are probably writing bad satire.

Nigerian political elite’s indifference to abducted Oyo schoolchildren

For a public that has grown increasingly desensitised to the country’s recurring crises, the mass abduction has sparked an unusually fierce wave of outrage and collective action.

Abuja

University of Abuja Teaching Hospital.

Abuja varsity hospital begins upgrade of infectious disease centre

Mr Yunusa said the renovation was in line with the federal government’s directive on pandemic preparedness and response to emerging public health threats.

States

Edo pledges sustained support for indigent sickle cell patients

The President of the Edo Sickle Cell Club, Dr Charles Edigin, said persons living with the condition continued to face significant medical, social and economic challenges.