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2.2m Candidates Sit for 2026 UTME Nationwide The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) commenced nationwide on Thursday, with more than 2.2 million candidates expected to sit for the examination across accredited centres. The examination, organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will run from April 16 to April 22 in multiple sessions scheduled daily. The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, charged examination officials to demonstrate maximum commitment and professionalism, stressing that the success of the UTME largely depends on their performance and dedication to duty. Oloyede gave the charge during a virtual final briefing for technical…
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The naira traded stable at the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) on Wednesday, closing the session at N1343 per dollar, according to the Central Bank’s daily FX publication.
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has received shareholders’ approval for a N500 billion Rights Issue, thus positioning the company to strengthen its financial standing, expand its capital base, and accelerate strategic initiatives.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday said rising oil prices will provide some relief to Nigeria. The IMF, however, said that the relief would not be enough to shield the country from the broader impact of a global economic shock.
The South African Rand posted fresh gains after a rebound against major currencies, including the US dollar (USD), the Euro (EUR), and the British pound (GBP).
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Ethereum (ETHUSD) is down about 5% over the past 24 hours, trading at $2,201.49, as failed Middle East ceasefire talks stoked sell pressure across major cryptocurrencies.