Latest News in Nigeria Today Friday 17th July 2026
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Friday 17th July 2026 .
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target=_blank>Messi set ‘blueprint’ for greatness – Antetokounmpo
“When you see that, you get inspired. You definitely get inspired to take care of your body, to keep doing the right thing for your team.”
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target=_blank>Suspected drugs supplier to bandits arrested in Katsina
The Katsina Police Command has arrested a suspected drug peddler allegedly supplying illicit drugs to armed bandits in Funtua Local Government Area.
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target=_blank>CBN mandates BDCs to sell unutilised FX to NFEM within 24hrs
•May confiscate unutilised balance By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has directed Bureau De Changes, BDCs, to sell unutilised foreign exchange (FX) balances to the Nigerian Foreign Exchange, NFEM, market within twenty-four (24) hours of the expiry of the utilisation period. The apex bank disclosed this in its regulatory guidance on purchase of
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target=_blank>Who is Slavko Vincic? Meet the referee for the 2026 World Cup final
The appointment also places the 46-year-old among an exclusive group, as he becomes only the 23rd referee in history to oversee a FIFA World Cup final.
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target=_blank>US strikes Iran as Tehran warns of Mideast reprisals
The United States hit Iran on Friday, with Tehran accusing US forces of striking civilians sites and drawing Iranian threats of reprisals on regional infrastructure.
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target=_blank>Tinubu will deliver permanent UN Security Council seat for Nigeria — Jimoh Ibrahim
According to the diplomat, Tinubu has repeatedly used international platforms to advocate for reforms that would guarantee Africa, particularly Nigeria, a permanent place on the council.
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target=_blank>SEC commences nationwide campaign to recover unclaimed dividends
By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has commenced a nationwide enlightenment campaign to help Nigerians recover unclaimed dividends and other monies arising from capital market transactions. The campaign, which began with a town hall meeting in Lagos yesterday, is aimed at sensitising investors on the existence of unclaimed monies, the role of the
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target=_blank>BoI to channel 70% of EIB facility to drive cocoa, dairy sectors
By Etop Ekanem Nigeria’s foremost development finance institution, Bank of Industry (BoI) has secured a 60 million euro credit facility from the European Investment Bank to fund Nigeria’s cocoa and dairy value addition drive, with a focus on processing, ingredients and chocolate manufacturing. Managing Director/CEO of BoI, Dr. Olasupo Olusi, disclosed this during the Africa Cocoa
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target=_blank>UOO commends Gov Otti’s transformation of Abia
Speaks on 70th anniversary By Osa Amadi The Chairman of U.O.O Nigeria Plc, Nze Edozie Uche Okafor, has commended the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, on the rapid transformation he has brought to the state within a short time. Speaking recently at the 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company held in Lagos, Edozie
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target=_blank>Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 17, 2026
The Nigerian naira traded within a relatively stable range against the United States dollar on Friday, July 17, 2026, as the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) continued to reflect modest day-to-day movements, while the parallel market maintained a premium over the official window.
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