Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has affirmed that local government elections scheduled for October 5 will go ahead, despite protests from supporters of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Loyalists from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have voiced their opposition, citing irregularities and legal challenges. Fubara stressed the […]
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NNPC Allocates 8 Million Barrels Monthly to Settle $8.8bn Debt Amid Oil Production Struggles
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has pledged 272,500 barrels per day, totaling 8.17 million barrels monthly, to repay crude-for-loan agreements amounting to $8.86 billion. These agreements are part of various projects, including Project Panther, Bison, and Eagle Export Funding, aimed at settling debts and financing major initiatives. The NNPCL has already repaid $2.61 […]
Lagos State to Ban ‘Pure Water’ and Single-Use Plastics by January 2025
Lagos Moves to Eliminate Single-Use PlasticsThe Lagos State Government has announced its plan to ban the circulation of single-use plastics, including sachet water (commonly known as “pure water”), starting January 2025. This initiative, confirmed by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, aims to promote sustainable plastic waste management and protect the environment. […]
Iran Summons Envoys Amid Escalating Israel-Lebanon Conflict as Airstrikes Intensify
Beirut Bombarded by Israeli ForcesOn Thursday, Israel intensified its military actions against Hezbollah, targeting their intelligence headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon. This marks the continuation of Israeli ground raids into southern Lebanon, a region heavily controlled by Hezbollah. Airstrikes and bombings have ravaged areas across the country, leaving over 1,000 dead, according to Lebanon’s health ministry, […]
Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, October 4th, 2024
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate on the Parallel MarketAs of today, October 4th, 2024, the exchange rate for the dollar to naira in the black market (also known as the parallel market or Aboki fx) is available. Below are the exchange rates for buying and selling dollars: These rates apply to the Lagos Parallel Market, […]
Rising Cost of Beans Pushes Food Inflation Higher in Nigeria, Economist Rewane Predicts
Renowned economist Bismarck Rewane has warned that Nigeria’s food inflation is set to rise in the coming weeks, with the price of beans becoming increasingly unaffordable. Speaking on Channels Television on Thursday, Rewane explained that several factors are contributing to the rising cost of food, particularly beans. According to Rewane, floods that have devastated key […]
NABTEB Releases 2024 Examination Results, Shows 65% Success Rate in Core Subjects
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has officially announced the results of the 2024 In-School National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations. Speaking in Benin, Edo State, Dr. Nnasia Ndareke Asanga, the acting Registrar of NABTEB, disclosed that 44,000 out of the 67,751 candidates who took the exams achieved five […]
Barcelona Eyes Neymar’s Return While Manchester United Plans Maguire Contract Extension
Barcelona is reportedly considering a move to re-sign Brazilian superstar Neymar as an alternative to their primary target, Erling Haaland, for the summer of 2025. According to Spanish publication Sport, the Catalan club views Neymar as a viable option should their attempts to secure Haaland from Manchester City fall short. Currently with Al Hilal, the […]
Police Capture Four Infamous Kidnappers in Abuja Following Intense Surveillance
The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully apprehended four notorious kidnappers who have been wreaking havoc in Abuja and surrounding areas. According to Naija News, Police Public Relations Officer SP Josephine Adeh announced that the kidnappers were tracked down and arrested on October 1, 2024, after the command acted […]
NBTE Advocates for Upgrade to National Polytechnic Commission
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has called for its transformation into the National Polytechnic Commission, emphasizing the need for collaboration with the House Committee on Polytechnics to realize this goal. This plea was made by the NBTE Executive Secretary, Prof. Idris Bugaje, during a recent presentation to the House Committee, led by Chairman […]