Independent oil marketers in Nigeria have increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to between ₦900 and ₦1,000 per litre. This sharp rise has caused significant frustration, particularly as Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) stations continue to sell petrol at much lower prices, ranging from ₦568 to ₦617 per […]
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New Super Eagles Head Coach Bruno Labbadia: 10 Key Facts You Should Know
After an extensive search, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Bruno Labbadia as the new head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. His primary task will be to guide the team to qualify for the 2025 AFCON and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are ten important facts about the new coach:
Domestic Airfare Surges by 25% in Nigeria, Reaching ₦98,561 Amid Rising Taxes
Domestic airfare in Nigeria witnessed a significant spike in July 2024, with ticket prices soaring by 25% compared to the same period last year, as reported by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS’s Transport Fare Watch Report for July revealed that the average cost of a one-way domestic flight surged to ₦98,561.74, up […]
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rates – 27th August 2024
As of August 26, 2024, the exchange rates for the dollar against the naira in the black market (also known as the parallel market) are as follows: For comparison, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) rates are: Please note that rates may vary and the CBN does not recognize the black market rates. Individuals seeking […]
FG Announces Accredited Universities in Togo and Benin Republic to Combat Degree Fraud
The Federal Government has officially recognized eight universities in Togo and Benin Republic as the only accredited institutions authorized to confer degrees to Nigerians. This move, announced by Minister of Education Prof. Tahir Mamman, is part of the government’s crackdown on educational fraud. During a press conference marking his one-year in office, Mamman disclosed that […]
Rivers Community Flees as Oil Spill Destroys Farmlands and Boreholes
A recent oil spill in the Rumuoduwere community of Elelenwo clan, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, has devastated farmlands and contaminated boreholes, forcing residents to flee the affected area. The spill, which occurred on Sunday, is reportedly from a facility operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company. Community leader Martin Enwuka, speaking to reporters after […]
Tambuwal’s Media Aide Arraigned for Allegedly Defaming Sokoto Governor
On Monday, Shafi’u Tureta, a media aide to former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, was arraigned before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Sokoto State for allegedly defaming the current Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu. Tureta faced charges related to spreading unlawful media content, specifically for circulating videos and documents deemed defamatory towards Governor Aliyu. One […]
Government Threatens to Close Down Fuel Stations as Petrol Prices Soar to N1,000 per Litre
Independent oil marketers across Nigeria have raised the price of petrol to between N900 and N1,000 per litre, significantly higher than the N568 to N617 per litre found at Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) outlets. This price hike has led to long queues at NNPC stations as Nigerians seek more affordable fuel. In response, the […]
From the DNC: Lessons for Nigerian political parties By Dakuku Peterside
Nigerians’ profound interest in US elections is no mere coincidence. The roots of this fascination lie deep in the historical and structural connections between the two countries’ political systems. Nigeria’s democracy, modelled closely after the US presidential-style system, naturally invites comparisons and draws parallels with American political practices. This connection is further deepened by the increasingly globalised […]
Kaduna Police Arrest Cattle Rustlers, Gunrunners, and Kidnappers in Coordinated Operation
By News Agency of Nigeria The Kaduna State Police Command has successfully apprehended two cattle rustlers, two notorious gunrunners, and three kidnapping suspects in a series of operations across the state. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Sunday, August 25, 2024. According to Hassan, the police operatives […]