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Customs Import Duty Exchange Rate Surges Above Official Rate to N1,441/$ The Customs Import Duty Exchange Rate has soared above the official market rate, reaching N1,441.53 per USD in recent days. This surge marks a significant increase…
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Nigeria Set to Commence Local Vehicle production. The Nigerian government has announced plans for the commencement of local manufacturing of vehicles before the year's end. This revelation was made by the Minister of Industry, Trade and…
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an arrest warrant for Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin, a former Chief of Naval Staff, alongside two other officers, over alleged money laundering amounting to N1.5 billion. Read Also : Police Foil Car…
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"On Friday, a large group of protesters from Zamfara State gathered at the entrance of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja, demanding that the agency reopen its investigation into the activities of…
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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, has attributed the current surge in food prices nationwide to the federal government's procurement and distribution of palliatives. In the aftermath of President…
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Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has asserted that the challenges encountered by the present administration upon assuming office on May 29 cannot be solely attributed to the immediate-past administration led by former President…
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The University of Abuja chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has initiated an indefinite strike starting from Thursday, May 2. Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh, the Chairman of the branch, confirmed this decision, which was reached…
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Key Suspect Arrested in Connection with Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack and Other Crimes. The Nigeria Police Force has announced the apprehension of Ibrahim Abdullahi, also known as Mande, believed to be the mastermind behind the March 29,…
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Nigeria's Oil and Gas Sector Suffers Another Blow as QatarEnergy Declines Investment. QatarEnergy's CEO, Saad Sherida al-Kaabi, has declined to invest in Nigeria despite a recent meeting with President Ahmed Bola Tinubu during…
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There Is No Core Ijaw And Non-Core Ijaw In Bayelsa State, It's Just A Propaganda Against Senator Dickson Bayelsa is a State in the Southern region of Nigeria, which is majorly dominated by the Ijaws with an estimated population of 0.9…
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The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has blamed the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for economic hardships in Ekiti State and Nigeria in general. The opposition party in a statement made available to…
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The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has declared sit-at-home across the Southeast on May 30. IPOB said the sit-at-home was to honour Biafran heroes who died during the civil war of 1967 to 1970. Emma Powerful, the spokesman of IPOB,…
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Manchester United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, has said he will consider his future at the Premier League club after this summer’s European Championship. The 29-year-old, who insists he “wants to win”, however made it…
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Senate Reiterates 16 Years as Minimum Requirement for Tertiary Institution Admission in Nigeria The Nigerian Senate has moved to clarify recent discussions surrounding the minimum age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions…
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The newly deployed Commissioner of Police in Benue State, Mr. Yabaneth Steve Hassan, on Tuesday night, allegedly ordered the detention of Mr. Uchenna Mojekwu, a Civil Rights Activist and Secretary of Global Integrity Crusade Network…
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Bola Tinubu-led federal government has given the green light for a substantial salary boost ranging from 25% to 35% for civil servants across various consolidated salary structures. This salary adjustment impacts individuals on the…
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Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has said the state government will launch its own local security outfit before the end of May, 2024. The governor, who stated this on Tuesday during the All Progressives Congress, APC,…
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Meet Patricia Goodson, the Face of St. Joan of Arc Chapel in 60-Second Marquette Documentary" Patricia Goodson: The Heart of St. Joan of Arc Chapel" "Get to know Patricia Goodson, the dedicated St. Joan of Arc Chapel Guide who has been…
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Wednesday, May 1, 2024, a public holiday to celebrate Workers' Day. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday, April 30, via his official social…
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President Bola Tinubu's government has once again been caught spreading false information Robert Maersk Uggla held discussions with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu over the weekend, but contrary to claims by the president, no new…
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