# naira (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover naira. Page: Feed: --- ## [Brentford thrash Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 in Premier League opener](https://telegraph.ng/news/2026/08/22/brentford-thrash-tottenham-hotspur-3-0-in-premier-league-opener/) _2026-08-22 · Agence France-Presse · The Telegraph Nigeria_ Tottenham Hotspur’s lavish summer spending failed to translate into an instant revival as they suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at Brentford in their opening Premier League game of the season on Saturday. Tottenham have spent more than £200 million ($272 million) in an effort to strengthen a squad that narrowly avoided relegation to the Championship on the final day of last season. New manager… ## [I would have declined APC campaign DG role, says Wike](https://telegraph.ng/news/2026/08/22/i-would-have-declined-apc-campaign-dg-role-says-wike/) _2026-08-22 · Joseph Chukwu · The Telegraph Nigeria_ Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he would have turned down the position of director-general of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council had President Bola Tinubu offered it to him. Wike made the remarks on Saturday while inspecting ongoing projects in the nation’s capital, including the 13-kilometre Apo-Karshi Road and the 14-kilometre… ## [Sad End as APC Chairman Slumps, Dies](https://thepapers.ng/2026/08/22/sad-end-a-apc-chairman-slumps-dies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sad-end-a-apc-chairman-slumps-dies) _2026-08-22 · David Moore, News Editor · The Papers Nigeria_ Tragedy struck the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State on Friday when the party’s local government chairman, Oyewole Mayowa Solomon, reportedly slumped and died during a reconciliation meeting in Iyara, the council headquarters. The meeting, convened by a former chairman of Ijumu Local Government Area, Funsho Olumoko was aimed \[…\] The post Sad End as APC… ## [BREAKING: Banks to Close Branches Nationwide; Reason Emerges](https://thepapers.ng/2026/08/22/breaking-banks-to-close-branches-nationwide-reason-emerges/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=breaking-banks-to-close-branches-nationwide-reason-emerges) _2026-08-22 · David Moore, News Editor · The Papers Nigeria_ Banks and financial institutions across Nigeria will be closed on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, after the Federal Government declared a public holiday to mark Eid ul Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The announcement came through the Ministry of Interior, with Permanent Secretary Dr Magdalene Ajani issuing the official statement \[…\] The post BREAKING: Banks to Close… ## [EXPOSED: Names, Photos of 20 State Coordinators of Nigeria’s ‘Fake’ Agency](https://thepapers.ng/2026/08/22/exposed-names-photos-of-20-state-coordinators-of-nigerias-fake-agency/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=exposed-names-photos-of-20-state-coordinators-of-nigerias-fake-agency) _2026-08-22 · David Moore, News Editor · The Papers Nigeria_ The alleged fake National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office had a structure spanning several states and two foreign countries, with an acclaimed national coordinator, zonal directors, state coordinators and representatives in China and the United States, according to PUNCH Online. A check by a PUNCH Online correspondent on Saturday found that \[…\] The post EXPOSED:… ## [Five die as truck, car collide on Lagos-Badagry expressway](https://telegraph.ng/news/2026/08/22/five-die-as-truck-car-collide-on-lagos-badagry-expressway/) _2026-08-22 · Ngozika Onah · The Telegraph Nigeria_ Five men reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday after a Toyota Camry and an Iveco truck collided at Sawmill, near Mowo Bus Stop, along the Badagry Expressway in Lagos. The Toyota Camry, with registration number FKJ 630KS, and the Iveco truck, with registration number T28081 LA, were involved in the fatal crash, according to a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State… ## [World’s oldest person makes history as first Brit to turn 117](https://telegraph.ng/news/2026/08/22/worlds-oldest-person-makes-history-as-first-brit-to-turn-117/) _2026-08-22 · Joseph Chukwu · The Telegraph Nigeria_ The world’s oldest person, British woman Ethel Caterham, has celebrated her 117th birthday, making history as the first Briton ever verified to reach the age of 117. Caterham, who was born on August 21, 1909, marked the milestone quietly with family and friends at the care home where she lives in Surrey, about 25 miles from London, according to Guinness World Records. Her achievement makes her the… ## [Imo records first robotic-assisted surgery](https://telegraph.ng/news/2026/08/22/imo-records-first-robotic-assisted-surgery/) _2026-08-22 · Fumilayo Adekunle · The Telegraph Nigeria_ Imo State has recorded a major milestone in healthcare delivery with the successful completion of its first robotic-assisted surgery at the Imo Robotics and Oncology Centre (IROC), located within the Imo Specialist Hospital Complex, Umuguma, Owerri. The landmark procedure, performed on Friday, August 21, 2026, was carried out by a team of Nigerian and international medical specialists led by… ## [Tinubu unveils APC 2027 campaign council, names Yari DG, Uzodimma secretary](https://telegraph.ng/news/2026/08/22/tinubu-unveils-apc-2027-campaign-council-names-yari-dg-uzodimma-secretary/) _2026-08-22 · Adamu Jubril · The Telegraph Nigeria_ Ahead of the 2027 General Elections, President Bola Tinubu has constituted the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, appointing former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, as Director-General and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, as Secretary. The composition of the council was announced in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on… ## [All North Central for Asiwaju Inaugurates State Coordinators](https://thepapers.ng/2026/08/22/all-north-central-for-asiwaju-inaugurates-state-coordinators/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=all-north-central-for-asiwaju-inaugurates-state-coordinators) _2026-08-22 · David Moore, News Editor · The Papers Nigeria_ All North Central For Asiwaju 2027, a fast growing support group for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed to work assiduously to actualize the President’s victory in next year’s general election. The group disclosed this during the inauguration of its state coordinators by the convener, Chief Ewie Aimienwauu. The state coordinators inaugurated \[…\] The post All North Central for… ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yFVRuGX5K3js) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [Tinubu Makes Fresh 50 Appointments Across Nigeria](https://thepapers.ng/2026/08/22/tinubu-make-fresh-50-appointments-across-nigeria/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tinubu-make-fresh-50-appointments-across-nigeria) _2026-08-22 · David Moore, News Editor · The Papers Nigeria_ Names Yari DG APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council President Bola Tinubu has constituted the Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general election. A former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, will serve as the council’s Director-General, while Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State was named Secretary. This is contained \[…\] The post Tinubu… ## [Tragedy as ADC Chairman Killed; Details Emerge](https://thepapers.ng/2026/08/21/tragedy-as-adc-chairman-killed-details-emerge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tragedy-as-adc-chairman-killed-details-emerge) _2026-08-21 · David Moore, News Editor · The Papers Nigeria_ Tension and grief have gripped the political community in Enugu State following the reported death of Chisimdiri Ngwu, chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Udenu Local Government Area. Ngwu, described as one of the longest-serving members of the ADC in the state, was reportedly found dead in the early hours of Wednesday, August \[…\] The post Tragedy as ADC Chairman Killed; Details… ## [Naira Gains Again as Dollar Rate Drops (DETAILS)](https://thepapers.ng/2026/08/21/naira-gains-again-as-dollar-rate-drops-details/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=naira-gains-again-as-dollar-rate-drops-details) _2026-08-21 · David Moore, News Editor · The Papers Nigeria_ The naira on Friday closed the week higher at the official market, trading at N1,346.49 to the U.S. dollar. Data from the official website of the Central Bank of Nigeria revealed that the naira gained N1.13, representing a 0.08 per cent gain, compared with Thursday, when it traded at N1,347.62 per dollar. The naira, which \[…\] The post Naira Gains Again as Dollar Rate Drops (DETAILS) appeared first… ## [BREAKING: Tinubu Suspends Three Top Govt Officials](https://thepapers.ng/2026/08/21/breaking-tinubu-suspends-three-top-govt-officials/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=breaking-tinubu-suspends-three-top-govt-officials) _2026-08-21 · David Moore, News Editor · The Papers Nigeria_ President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of one George Buchi Nwabueze and the suspension of three permanent secretaries over the discovery of another fake agency operating within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, as reported by The PUNCH. They include M.S. Danjuma, Nadungu Gagare, and Richard P. Pheelangwah. \[…\] The post BREAKING: Tinubu Suspends Three… ## [Tinubu Govt Takes Fresh Action on IPOB Leader Kanu](https://thepapers.ng/2026/08/21/tinubu-govt-takes-fresh-action-on-ipob-leader-kanu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tinubu-govt-takes-fresh-action-on-ipob-leader-kanu) _2026-08-21 · David Moore, News Editor · The Papers Nigeria_ The Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has withdrawn its cross-appeal seeking the death penalty against the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, according to Politics Nigeria. Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, disclosed the development, saying the government had formally communicated its decision not to continue with the aspect of \[…\] The post… ## [FG Declares Public Holiday Nationwide (DETAILS)](https://thepapers.ng/2026/08/21/fg-declare-public-holida-nationwide-details/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fg-declare-public-holida-nationwide-details) _2026-08-21 · David Moore, News Editor · The Papers Nigeria_ The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, \[…\] The post FG Declares Public Holiday Nationwide… ## [Popular APC Senator Resigns From Party](https://thepapers.ng/2026/08/21/popular-apc-senator-resigns-from-party/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=popular-apc-senator-resigns-from-party) _2026-08-21 · David Moore, News Editor · The Papers Nigeria_ The senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Saliu Mustapha, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress. Mustapha disclosed this in a post on his verified Facebook page late Thursday, accompanied by a resignation letter dated August 14, 2026, addressed to the Chairman of the APC, Gambari Ward 1, Ilorin East Local Government Area \[…\] The post Popular APC Senator… ## [‘Don’t call me Tony’: Elumelu’s viral video sparks debate over workplace first-name culture](https://telegraph.ng/news/2026/08/21/dont-call-me-tony-elumelus-viral-video-sparks-debate-over-workplace-first-name-culture/) _2026-08-21 · Fumilayo Adekunle · The Telegraph Nigeria_ After a young executive trainee’s “Good morning, Tony” greeting to United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, sparked a heated debate online, corporate workers and Nigerians have continued to discuss the place of first-name culture in Nigerian workplaces. The debate followed a viral video from Thursday’s graduation ceremony of UBA’s Graduate Management Accelerated Programme (GMAP),… ## [Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 21, 2026](https://telegraph.ng/news/2026/08/21/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-august-21-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Adamu Jubril · The Telegraph Nigeria_ The Nigerian naira is trading at around ₦1,349.06 to the US dollar on Friday, August 21, 2026, according to the latest available live USD/NGN indication. At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the dollar was recently quoted at about ₦1,344.45, based on the latest available official-market indication. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the NFEM rate is derived using a volume-weighted… ## [Tinubu defends fuel subsidy removal, says reversal calls show ‘serious ignorance’](https://telegraph.ng/news/2026/08/20/tinubu-defends-fuel-subsidy-removal-says-reversal-calls-show-serious-ignorance/) _2026-08-20 · Fumilayo Adekunle · The Telegraph Nigeria_ President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s decision to remove the fuel subsidy, describing calls by one of his political opponents to reverse the policy as a “demonstration of serious ignorance on governance and the economy.” Tinubu made the remark on Thursday when he received Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The President did not disclose the… ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MrsGdCnqcHyr) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 20, 2026](https://telegraph.ng/news/2026/08/20/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-august-20-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Adamu Jubril · The Telegraph Nigeria_ The naira appreciated against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday, recovering from the decline recorded a day earlier. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the naira strengthened to ₦1,347.63 per dollar on Thursday, compared with ₦1,350.41 traded on Wednesday. This represents a gain of ₦2.78 for the naira on a day-to-day basis. However, the… ## [Ex-Transport Minister Shot Dead (PHOTO)](https://thepapers.ng/2026/08/20/ex-transport-miister-shot-dead-photo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ex-transport-miister-shot-dead-photo) _2026-08-20 · David Moore, News Editor · The Papers Nigeria_ A former Zambian minister was killed in last week’s raid by security forces on a house linked to opposition leader Brian Mundubile a day after the presidential election, the authorities have said. A police spokesman said law enforcement officers fatally wounded Mutotwe Kafwaya during what officials have described as an exchange of fire in a \[…\] The post Ex-Transport Minister Shot Dead (PHOTO)… ## [FG to decriminalise attempted suicide, approves Mental Health Act](https://telegraph.ng/news/2026/08/19/fg-to-decriminalise-attempted-suicide-approves-mental-health-act/) _2026-08-19 · Ngozika Onah · The Telegraph Nigeria_ The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved an amendment to Nigeria’s National Mental Health Act aimed at decriminalising attempted suicide and shifting the country’s response from punishment to care and support. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this on Wednesday after the FEC meeting, describing suicide as a major public health concern in… ## [Tinubu appoints Abel Enitan as new head of civil service](https://telegraph.ng/news/2026/08/19/tinubu-appoints-abel-enitan-as-new-head-of-civil-service/) _2026-08-19 · Joseph Chukwu · The Telegraph Nigeria_ President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with the appointment taking effect on August 27, 2026. The appointment was announced on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Enitan will succeed Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who is set to retire from the Federal Civil Service after… ## [Osun poll: Adeleke unveils ₦500m fund, scholarships for election violence victims](https://telegraph.ng/news/2026/08/19/osun-poll-adeleke-unveils-%e2%82%a6500m-fund-scholarships-for-election-violence-victims/) _2026-08-19 · Adamu Jubril · The Telegraph Nigeria_ Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has announced a ₦500 million fund to support victims and families affected by electoral violence during the build-up to the August 15, 2026 governorship election. Adeleke made the announcement on Wednesday while speaking at a celebration rally organised by the Osun labour movement, shortly after receiving his Certificate of Return from the Independent… ## [BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints New Head of Civil Service](https://thepapers.ng/2026/08/19/breakin-tinubu-appoints-new-head-of-civil-service/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=breakin-tinubu-appoints-new-head-of-civil-service) _2026-08-19 · David Moore, News Editor · The Papers Nigeria_ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), effective August 27, 2026, according to Nairametrics. The presidency disclosed the appointment in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Enitan \[…\] The post BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints… ## [APC Announces Fresh Primaries Across 5 States (FULL LIST)](https://thepapers.ng/2026/08/19/apc-announces-fresh-primaries-across-5-states-full-list/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apc-announces-fresh-primaries-across-5-states-full-list) _2026-08-19 · David Moore, News Editor · The Papers Nigeria_ The All Progressives Congress, APC, has released its timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct of primary elections ahead of the 2026 legislative bye-elections and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC-restored State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi States. In a statement signed by the APC National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, \[…\] The… ## [Monaco to terminate Paul Pogba’s contract](https://telegraph.ng/news/2026/08/19/monaco-to-terminate-paul-pogbas-contract/) _2026-08-19 · Raymond Adebayo · The Telegraph Nigeria_ Paul Pogba is set to leave Monaco after the Ligue 1 club announced on Wednesday that it had agreed to terminate the midfielder’s contract following a series of injuries. The 33-year-old former Manchester United and Juventus star, who helped France win the 2018 World Cup, has struggled to regain his best form since returning from a doping ban. Pogba joined Monaco with hopes of rebuilding his career… ## [2026 Isese Day: Lagos declares Thursday work-free to celebrate Yoruba heritage](https://telegraph.ng/news/2026/08/19/2026-isese-day-lagos-declares-thursday-work-free-to-celebrate-yoruba-heritage/) _2026-08-19 · Ngozika Onah · The Telegraph Nigeria_ Lagos State is set to host what officials describe as one of the world’s largest gatherings of traditional worshippers on Thursday, August 20, 2026, as more than three million people are expected to participate in celebrations marking the 2026 Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day. To enable residents and visitors to fully participate in the festivities, the Lagos State Government has declared Thursday a work-free day for… ## [2027: Presidential campaigns officially kick off today](https://telegraph.ng/news/2026/08/19/2027-presidential-campaigns-officially-kick-off-today/) _2026-08-19 · Joseph Chukwu · The Telegraph Nigeria_ Nigeria’s political parties officially begin campaigning on Wednesday, setting the stage for a presidential election in January 2027 that is expected to be shaped largely by the cost of living, economic reforms, insecurity and the strength of the opposition. President Bola Tinubu is seeking a second term after a first four years marked by sweeping economic changes, including the removal of the… ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/n1wRCxMCXj3W) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 19, 2026](https://telegraph.ng/news/2026/08/19/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-august-19-2026/) _2026-08-19 · Fumilayo Adekunle · The Telegraph Nigeria_ The Nigerian naira remained relatively stable against the US dollar on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with the currency trading around the ₦1,350-per-dollar level in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), while the parallel market continued to trade at a significant premium. The latest available official data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed the naira closing at about… ## [Thursday, August 20 Declared Public Holiday for All Workers](https://thepapers.ng/2026/08/19/thursda-august-20-declare-public-holiday-for-all-workers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thursda-august-20-declare-public-holiday-for-all-workers) _2026-08-19 · David Moore, News Editor · The Papers Nigeria_ Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a holiday for all public servants in the state for the 2026 Isese Day celebration. The decision was communicated through an official circular signed by the Head of Service, Bode Agoro, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and addressed to accounting officers and top functionaries across \[…\] The post Thursday, August 20 Declared… ## [Dangote, BUA Announce New Cement Price As FG Reacts](https://thepapers.ng/2026/08/19/dangote-bua-announce-new-cement-price-as-fg-reacts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dangote-bua-announce-new-cement-price-as-fg-reacts) _2026-08-19 · David Moore, News Editor · The Papers Nigeria_ The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has placed Nigeria’s cement giants under formal investigation, summoning them to explain why a 50kg bag now sells for as high as N15,000 despite the country’s huge limestone deposits and excess production capacity. The move follows a three-month, cross-border probe by the Commission’s Anti-Competitive Practices Department,… ## [Rodri joins Barcelona from Man City](https://telegraph.ng/news/2026/08/19/rodri-joins-barcelona-from-man-city/) _2026-08-19 · Agence France-Presse · The Telegraph Nigeria_ Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri said he was ready to “feel that excitement again” after completing his move to Barcelona from Manchester City on Tuesday. The La Liga champions confirmed on their website that the 30-year-old midfielder had signed a contract through 2030, bringing an end to one of the summer’s longest-running transfer sagas. After two rejected bids, Barcelona and Manchester… ## [2027: Tinubu, Obi, Sowore, others sign peace accord](https://telegraph.ng/news/2026/08/18/2027-tinubu-obi-sowore-others-sign-peace-accord/) _2026-08-18 · Fumilayo Adekunle · The Telegraph Nigeria_ Presidential candidates and leaders of political parties preparing for the 2027 general elections have signed a National Peace Accord, pledging to conduct issue-based campaigns and reject violence, hate speech, personal attacks, fake news and ethnic or religious incitement. The agreement was signed on Tuesday in Abuja under the auspices of the National Peace Committee (NPC), in partnership with… ## [Umahi’s son rallies support ahead of Ebonyi LG election](https://telegraph.ng/news/2026/08/18/umahis-son-rallies-support-ahead-of-ebonyi-lg-election/) _2026-08-18 · Adamu Jubril · The Telegraph Nigeria_ The All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate for Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Osborn Umahi, has rallied supporters ahead of the August 22, 2026, local government election. Umahi, son of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, led his campaign in Ohaozara on Monday, August 17, as supporters gathered at the St Margaret Umahi Pavilion in Uburu to express their support for… ## [CBN Releases New Cash Rule, Crashes Dollar](https://thepapers.ng/2026/08/18/cbn-release-new-cash-rule-crashes-dollar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cbn-release-new-cash-rule-crashes-dollar) _2026-08-18 · David Moore, News Editor · The Papers Nigeria_ The naira strengthened to a five-month high on Monday, August 17, 2026, as increased activity in the foreign exchange market coincided with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s latest policy adjustment affecting banks’ access to its Standing Lending Facility (SLF), as reported by Legit. The local currency appreciated by N8.07 against the US dollar, with the \[…\] The post CBN Releases New Cash Rule,… ## [Tragedy as Plane Crash Killed Couple on Honeymoon](https://thepapers.ng/2026/08/18/tragedy-as-plane-crash-killed-couple-on-honeymoon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tragedy-as-plane-crash-killed-couple-on-honeymoon) _2026-08-18 · David Moore, News Editor · The Papers Nigeria_ A young British couple and their pilot were killed in a helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos on Monday, Greek police have said. They have been named as Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert. The couple were on their honeymoon, newspaper Kathimerini said. The private helicopter crashed just metres from a landing pad, killing \[…\] The post Tragedy as Plane Crash Killed Couple on Honeymoon… ## [Popular Prophet Names Top States APC May Loose After Osun; Gives Solutions](https://thepapers.ng/2026/08/18/popular-prophet-names-states-apc-may-loose-after-osun-gives-solutions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=popular-prophet-names-states-apc-may-loose-after-osun-gives-solutions) _2026-08-18 · David Moore, News Editor · The Papers Nigeria_ According to a statement shared on Primate Elijah Ayodele’s official Facebook page on Sunday, August 16, 2026, the cleric identified several states he believes could become flashpoints ahead of the 2027 general election, while also commenting on the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s prospects in the presidential contest. Ayodele urged political stakeholders and security agencies to \[…\] The post… ## [Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, August 18, 2026](https://thepapers.ng/2026/08/18/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rat-today-august-18-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dollar-to-naira-exchange-rat-today-august-18-2026) _2026-08-18 · David Moore, News Editor · The Papers Nigeria_ The Nigerian naira continued to trade relatively firmly against the United States dollar on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, following its recent appreciation at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and relative stability in the parallel market. The latest available official data showed the naira closing at about ₦1,350 per dollar at the NFEM on \[…\] The post Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate… ## [No More N14,000/Bag: Dangote Cement Breaks Silence on New Prices Nationwide](https://thepapers.ng/2026/08/17/no-more-n1400-bag-dangote-cement-breaks-silence-on-new-prices-nationwide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=no-more-n1400-bag-dangote-cement-breaks-silence-on-new-prices-nationwide) _2026-08-17 · David Moore, News Editor · The Papers Nigeria_ The chairman of Dangote Cement Plc, Emmanuel Ikazoboh, has explained why cement prices remain high across Nigeria, attributing the persistent increases to rising energy costs and the impact of foreign exchange on production expenses. His comments come amid growing concerns from Nigerians over the soaring cost of building materials, with many calling on the government \[…\] The post No More…