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Power Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced readiness to resign from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet in the coming days to join the…

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has explained why some candidates are seeing a “No Result Yet” message when checking their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results, saying it applies to underage candidates whose scores have not been released. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, on Tuesday, the board said the development affects […]

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The Naira continued depreciating against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Tuesday after the minister of finance, Wale Edun, was sacked by President Bola Ahmed.

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data, showed that the Naira weakened further on Tuesday to N1,350.74 against the dollar, down from $1,349.67 as recorded on Monday.

This means that on a day-to-day basis, the Naira falls by N1.07 against the dollar.

Meanwhile, at the black market, the Naira edged the dollar by N5 to N1,425 per dollar from N1,430 traded the previous day.

DAILY POST reports that the country’s external reserves sustained their decline, falling to $48.54 billion on Monday down from $48.61 billion on 17th April 2026.

Recall that the Nigerian currency slumped across foreign exchange markets on Monday to begin the week.

Dollar to Naira exchange rate, April 21, 2026: Nigerian currency depreciates after Edun’s sack

Zaidu Sanusi will miss the second leg of FC Porto’s Portuguese Cup semi-final clash against Sporting Lisbon.

Sanusi missed training on Tuesday (today) as he continued his recovery from the injury.

The Nigerian international sustained the injury during Porto’s league clash with Tondela last weekend.

The left-back was replaced by Thiago Silva in the 62nd minute.

“Zaidu will remain out as he is still recovering,” Porto head coach, Francesco Fariolli told the club’s official website.

Sanusi has registered one goal, and two assists in 25 appearances across all competitions for the Dragons this season.

Portuguese Cup: Sanusi ruled out of Porto’s clash with Sporting Lisbon

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday received Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State and the Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Buni’s media aide, Mamman Mohammed,
in a brief statement issued, indicated that the meeting centred on collaboration and increased Federal Government support to boost infrastructural development in the state.

“They also discussed areas of improving security to support the developmental initiatives of the state government. President Tinubu commended Gov. Buni and the Hon. Minister, Sen. Gaidam for their commitment to the development of Yobe state,” he stated.

Many people in Yobe viewed the meeting as a means for Governor Buni to inform the President of his preferred aspirant in the upcoming APC governorship primaries.

Gov Buni meets Tinubu as speculation grows over Yobe succession

National Universities Commission (NUC) has carried out a resource verification exercise at the University of Offa (UNIOFFA) as part of efforts to

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Flutterwave has responded to media reports regarding a supposed $75 million investment by the Federal Government of Nigeria, as well as suggestions of a near-term IPO.

The company said that while some reports may reflect evolving discussions or interpretations of broader engagement, they do not correspond to any formally executed or disclosed transaction.

In a statement, Flutterwave clarified that discussions referenced in earlier reporting relate to potential private investors’ capital participation, such as a Series E or similar pre-IPO positioning.

“These are typical steps for scaling companies and are distinct from a public listing,” it noted. “Any future IPO would be subject to a range of factors, including market conditions, regulatory readiness, and long-term value creation.”

Flutterwave said it regularly engages with a broad range of institutional and sovereign stakeholders regarding strategic participation aligned with long-term economic and ecosystem development goals.

Such engagements, the leading fintech infrastructure platform added, are a normal part of building globally competitive companies and do not necessarily indicate finalized transactions.

Acknowledging the strong interest in its growth and plans, Flutterwave advised the public to rely on official disclosures, as ongoing discussions or market signals can sometimes be interpreted in different ways.

Flutterwave continues to operate at scale across multiple markets, playing a significant role in enabling payments and economic activity throughout Africa and beyond.

The company has over 50 licenses with technology reach in 34 countries and has processed over $50bn across more than 1 billion cross-border transactions, contributing to global commerce and remittance flows.

Flutterwave, which serves customers like Uber, Airpeace, and Piggyvest, recently announced the acquisition of Mono, a leading provider of open banking infrastructure, and also a microfinance banking license in Nigeria.

Flutterwave clarifies reports of $75m IPO investment by Nigerian govt

The managements of Abuja Ride and Camel Mobility have introduced fleet of electric sedan cars to ease transportation challenges in

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Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, made startling revelations on Tuesday on the daunting challenges facing the Nigerian Army in its battle against the scourge of banditry and insurgency. Speaking at the launch of the Kogi State Security Summit and Fundraising event at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, Governor Zulum disclosed that terrorists in the […]

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Umar Sadiq was on target as Valencia held Real Mallorca to a 1-1 draw in their LaLiga clash on Tuesday night.

Mallorca took the lead through Samu Costa four minutes after the break.

Sadiq equalised in the 67th minute, finishing off a move created by Javi Guerra.

Both teams missed several chances in the keenly contested encounter.

Sadiq was in action for the entire duration of the game.

The 29-year-old, who joined Los Che from Real Sociedad in January, has registered two goals and two assists in 14 league appearances for Carlos Corberán’s side.

LaLiga: Sadiq salvages draw for Valencia against Real Mallorca