On Friday, the Naira strengthened slightly in the parallel market, closing at ₦1,550 per dollar, a ₦5 improvement from ₦1,555 recorded the previous day. In contrast, the currency edged down by ₦1 in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, slipping to ₦1,532/$ from the previous rate of ₦1,531, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. This…
After a 22-month investigation, the coroner’s inquest into the death of music artiste Mohbad has reached its conclusion. The court has directed that the auxiliary nurse who administered injections to the late singer be prosecuted.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on all eligible voters to actively participate in tomorrow’s local government elections. To guarantee a peaceful, organized, and transparent process, he has instructed the strategic deployment of security personnel across polling stations and communities. The governor assured that law enforcement agents will be on ground to safeguard voters, election officials,…
Liverpool have announced a series of heartfelt tributes to honour the late Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, as the team returns to action this Sunday in a pre-season friendly against Preston North End. Jota and Silva tragically lost their lives in a car accident in northern Spain on July 3. The vehicle, a…
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has approved the payment of ₦2.185 billion in entitlements to former councillors who served across the state between 2004 and 2024. The approval was announced on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Kebbi State Councillors’ Forum at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi. The governor also…
The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), has charged residents to desist from the indiscriminate destruction of the various road signages installed for the effective management and parking control in the State. The General Manager, LASPA, Mrs Adebisi Adelabu, gave the warning today during a chat with the press, noting that some of the road signages…
Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) etched its name in history on Thursday as the first financial institution from West Africa to have its shares listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), achieving dual listing status on both the LSE and Nigerian Exchange Limited. During a ceremony held to mark the milestone, stakeholders underscored the significance…
President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has expressed skepticism about the possibility of the government-owned Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries ever returning to operation, despite reportedly consuming around $18 billion under the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Speaking during a visit by Global CEO Africa delegates from Lagos…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for urgent and collective efforts to tackle Nigeria’s growing skills deficit, stressing its importance to the country’s economic transformation. Speaking during the 6th National Council on Skills (NCS) meeting at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, Shettima emphasized the need to cultivate a strategic, future-ready workforce capable of driving national…
Chinwendu Ihezuo came off the bench to net a dramatic late winner, securing the Super Falcons’ second consecutive victory at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Thursday. With six points from two games, Nigeria is now guaranteed a spot in the quarterfinals. Coach Justin Madugu retained the same starting lineup from…
