Latest News in Nigeria Today Friday 17th April 2026
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Friday 17th April 2026 .
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target=_blank>Best online casinos in Kuwait 2026: Real Money Gambling Casinos
After months of trying different sites, I finally narrowed down what I consider the best online casino in Kuwait based on real play. I paid close attention to how smooth registration felt with a Kuwaiti number and cards, the variety of slots, tables, and live dealers, and how clean the platform design looked on my
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target=_blank>Onoh faults Nnaji’s zoning stance, backs Mbah’s second term for Enugu equity
A former South-East spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Denge Josef Onoh, has criticised former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, over his recent support for zoning the Enugu State governorship and his pledge to serve only one term if elected in 2027.
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target=_blank>We receive N1.5m after 35 years of service, retired police officers lament
…demand exit from PENCOM By Adeola Badru Retired police officers have expressed concern over what they described as low retirement benefits, noting that some receive about N1.5 million after 35 years of service. They also called for their exit from the Contributory Pension Scheme administered by the National Pension Commission (PENCOM). The retirees staged a
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target=_blank>Best XI not going to the 2026 FIFA World Cup
A chance to play at the World Cup is the ultimate dream of any footballer. It represents a rare opportunity to compete with the best players in the world, donning one’s national colours with pride and gusto in a bid to claim football’s golden trophy.
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target=_blank>Customs intercept N98m worth of contraband in Adamawa
The Adamawa/Taraba Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reiterated its zero-tolerance stance against smuggling, announcing the interception of contraband items with a Duty Paid Value of about N98 million within six weeks.
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target=_blank>Nigeria’s Net Domestic Assets rises 20.3% to N93.8trn
By Peter Egwuatu Nigeria’s Net Domestic Assets (NDA), rose by 21.2 per cent, Year-on-Year (YoY) to N94.742 trillion in February 2026 from N78.177 trillion in the corresponding period of 2025. Net Domestic Assets (NDA) represents the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s domestic claims, including loans to commercial banks, government securities, and domestic investments, excluding foreign assets. It
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target=_blank>FG to reintegrate 744 repentant terrorists into society
The Federal Government has announced that 744 former terrorists and victims of violent extremism will be reintegrated into society following their graduation from the Federal Government’s De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Camp under Operation Safe Corridor.
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target=_blank>Inflation rise poses significant risks to business sustainability — LCCI
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said that the uptick in inflation in the month of March poses significant risks to business sustainability. This is coming at the backdrop of the latest headline inflation figure which shows a rise to 15.38% in March 2026, up from 15.06% in February as reported by the National
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target=_blank>S-Africa opposition leader, Malema jailed 5 years over firearm charge
South Africa’s firebrand opposition leader, Julius Malema, has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment after a court found him guilty of illegal possession and public discharge of a firearm.
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target=_blank>Pound to Naira exchange rate today, April 17, 2026
The Nigerian naira maintained a relatively steady position against the British pound sterling on Friday, April 17, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market, amid sustained demand for foreign currency and gradual market adjustments.
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