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  • Anti-Corruption

    Americans voting during 2024 election

    Nigerian Ada Otuka arrested, convicted for U.S. election rigging, illegal voting

    Investigation by the FBI and immigration authorities showed she had voted in 2012, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2024. She faces up to six years in prison and a fine of $250,000.

    Nationwide

    Naira and Dollar

    Naira ends July weaker at official market, closes at N1,368.22 per dollar

    Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the local currency depreciated by N1.49, or 0.1 per cent, from N1,366.72 per dollar recorded on Thursday.

    Agriculture

    NADF, NBS partner on agriculture data

    The partnership aims to support evidence-based financing, policymaking and investment in Nigeria’s agriculture sector.

    OPINION

    What Ishaq Oloyede’s tenure says about JAMB

    Oloyede has demonstrated that where there is a will, it’s possible to find a way and make a difference.

    Collapse After a Landslide: Starmer’s fall may not be the last

    Despite his immaculate suit and well-groomed hair, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer looked like he was facing a public execution.

     Opposition politicians and the agreement industry 

    Fidelity to political agreements was elevated above fidelity to democratic accountability, while supernatural sanction was invoked to guarantee compliance

    Aderonke Atoyebi: One Year After the Tax Reform Laws: Tinubu’s economic foresight is taking shape

    How President Tinubu’s bold reforms and Dr Zacch Adedeji’s leadership at the Nigeria Revenue Service are driving record revenue growth and building a more resilient economy.

    Some foundational arguments on state police (Part Deux)

    What kind of police federalism does Nigeria need?

    Azu Ishiekwene: Shettima’s final test

    Vice-President Kashim Shettima cannot be blamed for having doubts about whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would renominate him as his running mate for a second term.