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The Naira appreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Monday to begin the week on a good note. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira strengthened on Monday to N1,368.27 is up from N1,370.19 traded on Friday last week. This means that the Nigerian currency firmed up by N1.9 against the dollar on Monday compared to the close of trade Friday. DPRead this in the Daily Post appFaster, cleaner, breaking-news alerts.Get the app Meanwhile, at the black market, the Naira declined, dropping by N5 to N1410 per dollar on Monday from N1405. The…

Former France striker, Thierry Henry, has sent a message of appreciation to Neymar for what he has done for the game of football. Henry was speaking on Fox Sports after Norway defeated Brazil in a World Cup Round of 16 encounter on Sunday. Recall that Neymar scored a late penalty as two goals from Erling Haaland ensured Norway eliminated Brazil to progress to the quarter-final, where they will face England.DPRead this in the Daily Post appFaster, cleaner, breaking-news alerts.Get the app Henry thanked Neymar and labelled him as an outstanding player. The Frenchman insisted that the Santos forward, who announced his…

A former chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Jackson Lekan Ojo, has said the controversy over the disowned “Presidential Investment Agency” has turned Nigeria into “a laughing stock” in the global community. Ojo called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately suspend top government officials linked to the scandal pending investigation. Ojo, a security expert and global affairs analyst, made the call in a statement issued Monday in Abuja. DPRead this in the Daily Post appFaster, cleaner, breaking-news alerts.Get the app The ex-APC chieftain listed those who should be sent on administrative leave to include the Secretary to the…

An old video of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, the self-acclaimed Director General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC resurfaced on Monday. The video reignited the ongoing debate over the alleged N1.3 billion fund for the “ghost agency” linked to the Presidency. In the clip from a late June 2026 press conference, Adeyemi could be seen challenging the Presidency and President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over denials that the agency exists. DPRead this in the Daily Post appFaster, cleaner, breaking-news alerts.Get the app “How does a non-existent agency appear in official budget documents?” Adeyemi asked. “The budget…

LAGOS, Nigeria — Shareholders of FCMB Group Plc on June 30, 2026, approved a total dividend payout of ₦23.08 billion for the 2025 financial year at the company’s 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos. Shareholders, attending both in person and online, approved all Board resolutions, including the re-election of Mr. Ladi Jadesimi and the ratification of Mrs. Adepeju Adebajo as Directors. They also elected Audit Committee members and authorised Directors to set the auditors’ remuneration. DPRead this in the Daily Post appFaster, cleaner, breaking-news alerts.Get the app The AGM followed a year of strong earnings growth across the…

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed Dr Aminu Garba Magashi as Co-Chair of the Kano State Anti-Drug Abuse Task Force. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, the appointment reflects the administration’s determination to strengthen collaboration with civil society organisations, public health experts, and other key stakeholders in addressing the growing challenge of substance abuse, particularly among young people. DPRead this in the Daily Post appFaster, cleaner, breaking-news alerts.Get the app The governor said the move is part of his government’s broader strategy…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the National Welfare Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nkemakolam Ukandu, to pay a total of N100 million in damages to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, and Justice Peter Lifu over a suit the court struck out for lack of diligent prosecution. Justice Salim Ibrahim, who delivered the ruling on Monday, ordered Ukandu to pay N50 million each to Justice Tsoho and Justice Lifu within 14 days. The order followed an oral application by counsel to the two judges, Mr J. U. K. Igwe, SAN.…

The Lagos State Police Command said its operatives have arrested 150 suspects and recovered 100 unregistered motorcycles, firearms, suspected stolen property, and illicit drugs during a coordinated raid on criminal hideouts in the Igando and Idimu areas of the state. In a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the command said the operation, conducted under the ongoing Operation KO S’AYE, targeted criminal hideouts at Boolar, Oko Filling Bus Stop, Igando, and other identified black spots within the Area M, Idimu axis. The statement said the operation was carried out at about 5:45 am…

Concerns are mounting over the welfare of schoolchildren, including minors, who were abducted during coordinated attacks in Oyo and Borno States on May 15, 2026. DAILY POST reports that the victims, kidnapped in simultaneous attacks across the two states, have now spent at least 54 days in captivity, enduring harsh conditions in the forest amid persistent heavy rainfall. Due to the harsh weather condition, health experts have warned that if the abducted children are not rescued within the next few days, they could develop serious health complications, including pneumonia, malaria, asthma, and other life-threatening illnesses. Oyo abduction: DAILY POST recalls…

Nigeria’s renewable energy ecosystem came together in Lagos as All On Partnerships for Energy Access hosted its 10th Anniversary Dinner and Fireside Chat, convening leaders from government, development finance institutions, the private sector, development organisations, academia and the renewable energy industry to celebrate a decade of catalytic investment while setting the agenda for the future of energy access in Nigeria. The evening reflected ten years of building businesses, strengthening markets and expanding access to clean, reliable and affordable energy through collaboration. More importantly, it looked ahead, bringing together some of the sector’s most influential voices to explore how partnerships, innovation…