Stock market bullish run continues as investors gain N369bn
The Nigerian stock market extended its bullish rally on Thursday, April 9, 2026, as investors gained N369 billion. This was driven by sustained demand for stocks such as Trans-Nationwide Express, International Energy Insurance, UPDC, Guinea Insurance, Regency Alliance Insurance, and 25 others. The market traded 652.86 million shares worth N39.82 billion in 51,101 transactions. This is compared to 1.01 billion shares valued...
Naira trades N1,359/$ at official market
The naira further appreciated at the official market on Thursday, April 9, 2026, trading at N1,359.31 against the United States dollar. Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed that the naira gained N12.50. UBA employs 700 graduates to tackle unemployment in Africa This represents a 0.9 per cent gain when compared to Wednesday when the local currency traded at...
UBA employs 700 graduates to tackle unemployment in Africa
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reinforced its commitment towards tackling youth unemployment across the continent with the employment of over 700 young professionals under its Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP). The graduation ceremony, which was held held at the Landmark Events Centre in Lagos on Thursday, April 9, 2026, was graced by esteemed guests, led by the UBA’s...
Wike announces N500m support fund for late Senator Mpigi’s family
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has announced a N500 million support fund by the Rivers State Rainbow Coalition for the family of late Senator Barinada Barry Mpigi, declaring that political associates must move beyond tributes to concrete action. Speaking at a Night of Tribute in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Wike said the fund would be used to establish a foundation providing...
9ice opens up on 18-year journey as babalawo
Nigerian music star 9ice, born Abolore Akande, has revealed that he has practised as a traditional priest, popularly known as a babalawo, for more than 18 years. The singer made the disclosure during the listening party for his new album, Beginning of Wisdom, where he spoke about keeping his spiritual identity away from the public for years out of fear...
‘We’ll never forget their sacrifices’: Tinubu mourns soldiers killed in Borno attack
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the loss of soldiers of the 29 Task Force Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai, who died in a coordinated terrorist attack on their camp in Benisheikh, Borno State. Tinubu also expressed condolences to the military and the families of the soldiers, urging them to take heart in the face of the unfortunate loss. The Defence...
EFCC busts yahoo academy in Abuja, arrests 31 internet fraudsters
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 31 suspected internet fraudsters following a sting operation at an online fraud training academy located in Becki Estate, Karu, Federal Capital Territory. The suspects — comprising two alleged kingpins and a cohort of recruits — were apprehended on Thursday while undergoing active fraud tutorials at the facility. Items recovered during the operation...
Insecurity: US suspends visa appointments in Abuja, moves services to Lagos
The United States Embassy in Abuja has suspended all visa appointments, citing security concerns, and advised applicants to monitor their emails for information on rescheduled dates. In a notice issued on Thursday, April 9, 2026, the embassy announced that visa services in Abuja had been halted, while operations at the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos would continue as scheduled. The embassy...
EFCC calls out Sabinus over fake ‘wanted’ poster, orders him to stop
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has publicly rebuked popular Nigerian skitmaker Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ijekwu, widely known as Sabinus, over a viral poster falsely depicting him as wanted by the agency. The commission, reacting swiftly on its official X handle, dismissed the stunt as clout chasing and ordered the content creator to desist. "Clout chaser, stop this now!" the EFCC wrote...
Terrorists kill brigadier general, 18 soldiers in Borno
Terrorists have killed a brigadier general and at least 18 soldiers in a night assault on a military base in Borno State, the second killing of a high-ranking Nigerian army officer in five months. The attack targeted a brigade base in Benisheikh, approximately 75 kilometres from the state capital, Maiduguri. Kaga Local Government Chairman Zannah Lawan Ajimi confirmed the death...
