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News Agency of Nigeria

July 18, 2026

 Naira ends week stronger with 0.9% gain against dollar at official market

Data published on Friday by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed the local currency gained N1.34 compared with Thursday’s closing rate of N1,381.52 per dollar.

Naira and Dollar
July 17, 2026

Governor Sanwo-Olu inaugurates climate investment fund

Mr Sanwo-Olu described the fund as a landmark intervention. 

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
July 17, 2026
Taraba State Internal Revenue Service (TIRS)
July 17, 2026

NRC reaffirms police partnership to protect rail assets

Mr Opeifa described the nation’s railway infrastructure as critical national assets that must be safeguarded. 

Kano-Daura rail project
July 17, 2026

Taraba college of education to commence degree programmes

The provost assured parents of uninterrupted academic activities.

Taraba college of education
July 17, 2026

Nutrition 774: Shettima urges LG chairmen to tackle malnutrition 

He described local government chairmen as the closest tier of government to the people. 

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
July 17, 2026

CDD tasks Nigerian leaders on community development

Ugwe Benedict, one of the school administrators, said the project would bring relief to the school.

Centre for Democracy and Development
July 17, 2026

Investing in children strengthens Nigeria’s future: UNICEF

Ms Russell noted that Nigeria’s public health challenges could be overcome through strong leadership.

Children
July 17, 2026

ECA seeks skills harmonisation to boost youth employment in Africa

The event focused on transforming informal work into sustainable livelihoods for young people.

Economic Commission for Africa
July 17, 2026

Police arraign Nigerian student for allegedly impersonating U.S. resident

He said the offence contravened Section 484 of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

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