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The Nigerian naira and Ghanaian cedi have demonstrated relative stability despite the global financial volatility triggered by the ongoing conflict involving Iran, according to analysts at Citigroup. The war in the Middle East has unsettled global markets, driving oil prices higher and prompting investors to move funds toward traditional safe-haven assets such as the U.S. dollar. These shifts typically weaken emerging and frontier market currencies. However, Citi analysts note that the currencies of commodity-exporting economies like Nigeria and Ghana have remained relatively resilient compared with several other developing markets. The resilience of the Nigerian naira and the Ghanaian cedi is…

…as Wike-backedPDP sets condition to accept them By Luminous Jannamike Appeal Court ruling has left Nigeria’s main opposition party with only two governors and their next move could determine whether the party survives as a national political force. Behind a small mosque known locally as Masalaci in Area 1, Mpape in Abuja, the afternoon Ramadan heat hangs heavily over a narrow line of roadside stalls. A few customers sit on wooden benches. Traders speak quietly. Inside one stall, 41-year-old phone repairer Samaila Ibrahim bends over a cracked smartphone on his workbench. A tiny screwdriver turns carefully in his hand. A customer reads…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Imo says it has one Tochukwu Ogaranya, 52, alongside five pregnant women, aged between 25 and 33, in its custody for alleged child trafficking. The command also said that it rescued five newborn babies from the suspects. The NSCDC Commandant in Imo, Mr Basil Igwebueze, said this in Owerri, on Saturday, while briefing newsmen on the recent exploits by the command. Igwebueze said that the suspects, including an alleged accomplice, one Godwin Nnamdi, 47, were caught at an orphanage, where they were carrying out their illicit activities. According to him, on March…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsMarch 14, 2026 21:42 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Rosenior on Jorgensen injury Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has confirmed a groin injury for goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen following the 1-0 Premier League loss to Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge. The Blues had the chance to go third in the table by beating the Magpies, but failed to do so. Anthony Gordon scored the only goal of the game with a sublime strike.Speaking after the game, Rosenior confirmed an injury setback for Jorgensen and added that the decision to leave out Josh Acheampong was a tactical choice instead.He said:…

Ayokunle & The Ark, a gospel band led by Ayokunle Shofu, has unveiled a new nine-track album titled ‘Unspeakable’, marking what the band describes as “a significant return to music after a lengthy hiatus.” In a statement shared with Saturday Beats, Shofu explained that the album reflects a deeply personal spiritual journey. He said, “I cannot say so much about something that is ‘unspeakable’. It is beyond words for me; not just because of the quality of the music and lyrical lushness, but because of the lessons God taught me along the journey.” He added that the album invites listeners…

According to the data compiled for the latest Employment and Social Trends 2026 report, the global unemployment rate is projected to stay stable at around 4.9 per cent this year, equivalent to some 186 million people out of work.The biggest area of growth is in poorer countries – a reflection of the ageing population in richer economies, where fewer people of working age are available to enter or remain in work.Job growth is projected to be 0.5 per cent in upper middle-income countries as opposed to 3.1 per cent in low-income nations.However, being employed is not necessarily the same as having a…

Mothering Sunday is a significant day in the Christian calendar, observed on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which falls on Sunday, March 15 this year. The day is dedicated to honouring and appreciating the important contributions mothers and caregivers make in shaping positive values and strengthening family bonds. Within the Christian tradition, this day historically involved individuals returning to the church where they were baptised and reuniting with their families, particularly those who reside away from home. In contemporary practice, it is observed as Mother’s Day, during which mothers receive cards, flowers, and gifts from their children and others whom…

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.Today’s NYT Strands puzzle is fun and timely, relating to a certain big ceremony held this weekend. Some of the answers are difficult to unscramble, so if you need hints and answers, read on.I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story. If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.Read more: NYT Connections Turns 1: These Are the…

The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates has said its air defence systems intercepted multiple missiles and drones launched from Iran, as escalating hostilities in the region continue to threaten Gulf security. In a statement posted on its official X account on Saturday, the ministry disclosed that the country’s air defences engaged several aerial threats in the latest wave of attacks. “UAE air defence systems on 14th March engaged 9 ballistic missiles and 33 UAVs launched from Iran,” the statement said. The ministry noted that the interceptions reflect the scale of the attacks the Gulf nation says it…

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has declared that the era of oil companies holding on to exploration licences for years without developing the assets is officially over, as new provisions under the Petroleum Industry Act compel operators to either develop their fields or relinquish them. The Commission Chief Executive of the NUPRC, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this while receiving a delegation from the Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Eyesan also expressed satisfaction with the level of investor interest recorded so far in Nigeria’s 2025 oil licensing round, describing the number of applicants as encouraging…