The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has issued certificates of return to the 44 newly elected Local Government Chairmen, all affiliated with the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). KANSIEC Chairman, Professor Sani Lawal Malumfashi, confirmed the issuance and stated that the new leaders are now officially responsible for their local government areas. Governor Abba […]
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NNPC Continues Search for Missing Passengers in Port Harcourt Helicopter Crash
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) reported on Sunday that no additional bodies have been recovered from Thursday’s Sikorsky SK76 helicopter crash in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, search and rescue efforts are ongoing in collaboration with local authorities. Soneye confirmed that while three bodies were […]
Nigeria Strengthens Economic Reform with Afreximbank Partnership
Finance Minister Wale Edun and Oando Group President Wale Tinubu recently met with Afreximbank President Prof. Benedict Oramah at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C. The discussions centered on supporting Nigeria’s economic reform agenda, with a focus on advancing energy and trade sectors. Edun expressed gratitude for Afreximbank’s $3 billion crude oil repayment […]
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Dollar to Naira Black Market Exchange Rate for October 27, 2024
Today’s black market exchange rate for the dollar to naira stands at N1720 for buying and N1735 for selling, as reported by Bureau De Change (BDC) sources. While these are the prevailing rates at the Lagos parallel market, it is important to note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not endorse these rates […]
US Airlifted Binance Executive Gambaryan from Nigeria Following Dropped Charges
Following the dismissal of money laundering charges by the Nigerian government, Tigran Gambaryan, a senior executive at Binance Holdings, was evacuated from Nigeria aboard a US aircraft equipped with medical facilities, according to The New York Times. Gambaryan, detained since February over alleged naira manipulation, was released on Wednesday after diplomatic discussions between US and […]
Bala Mohammed Critiques Tinubu’s Leadership: Calls for Experienced Advisors
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has expressed concerns about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, stating that he has not delivered the same level of development that marked his tenure as governor of Lagos from 1999 to 2007. In a recent interview with Daily Trust, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum emphasized […]
Naira Exchange Rates: Current Dollar Values and Government’s De-dollarization Efforts
The latest exchange rates for the dollar against the naira in the black market have been released. As of October 25, 2024, the dollar is being bought for N1730 and sold for N1740 in Lagos’ parallel market, according to sources from Bureau De Change (BDC). It’s important to note that the Central Bank of Nigeria […]
Katsina Governor Reveals How Residents Are Taking Security into Their Own Hands
Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State has announced that his administration is empowering residents to defend themselves against banditry by providing training programs. In an interview with the BBC Hausa service, Radda explained that many communities in Katsina have become less accessible to bandits due to the proactive measures taken by locals. Radda emphasized […]