Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today The black market exchange rate for the Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) continues to rise, with Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) traders buying at ₦1602 and selling at ₦1605 as of Saturday, 17th August 2024, according to sources at the Bureau De Change (BDC). Please note, the Central […]
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NLC Defies Government Pressure, Accuses FG of Intimidation
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that it will not be cowed by what it perceives as intimidation tactics by the federal government. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, condemned the recent invasion of the union’s headquarters, a threatening letter from the Registrar of Trade Unions, and the arrest of a National Union of Electricity Employees […]
Tinubu’s Aide Urges Nigerians to Verify Information Before Believing Online Reports
O’tega Ogra, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Digital and New Media, has called on Nigerians to seek accurate knowledge before accepting or spreading reports, particularly those circulating online. Ogra’s comments came in response to a recent report alleging that a member of the President’s Economic Advisory Council was behind the increased […]
Arsenal and Brighton Secure Opening Day Wins in Premier League 2024-2025 Season
Arsenal and Brighton kicked off their 2024-2025 Premier League campaigns in style, each securing impressive victories on the opening day, August 17. Arsenal vs. WolvesAt the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal delivered a solid performance against Wolves, winning 2-0. The Gunners took control early on, with Kai Havertz heading home from a precise Bukayo Saka cross. Saka […]
Kanu’s Lawyer Condemns Tinubu Government Over Seizure of Presidential Jets: ‘A National Embarrassment’
Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the legal counsel representing Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has sharply criticized the Federal Government of Nigeria following the seizure of three presidential aircraft by the Chinese firm Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited. Ejiofor described the incident as a “global embarrassment” and a significant threat to […]
Moghalu Criticizes CBN’s Direct Funding of SMEs and MSMEs, Advocates for Microfinance Channel
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, has voiced his concerns over the CBN’s direct involvement in funding Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). In a statement shared on Saturday via his official X handle, Moghalu argued that such funding should be routed through […]
Kano Court Bars EFCC and Police from Arresting Governor’s Chief of Staff Over Alleged Palliatives Diversion
A Kano State High Court, led by Justice Aisha Yau, has issued an order restraining the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Police from arresting or detaining Shehu Wada Sagagi, the Chief of Staff to the Kano State Governor. The court also prohibited any form of harassment, intimidation, or molestation of Sagagi […]
President Tinubu Returns to Nigeria After Successful Equatorial Guinea Visit, Signs Major Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Agreement
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after concluding a significant three-day official visit to Equatorial Guinea. The President’s Gulfstream jet landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International
Symptoms of Eating Too Much Pepper
1. Gastrointestinal Distress 2. Mouth and Throat Irritation 3. Increased Sweat and Tears 4. Nasal Congestion and Runny Nose 5. Potential Skin Irritation 6. Temporary Blood Pressure Spike 7. Potential Long-Term Risks Key Takeaways While pepper can enhance flavor and provide health benefits, consuming it excessively can lead to uncomfortable side effects and long-term health […]
Monkeypox: What You Need to Know About the New Variant and Its Transmission
Symptoms and Progression Monkeypox, or mpox, is a rare viral disease that initially presents with flu-like symptoms. The typical incubation period ranges from 5 to 21 days, with symptoms starting 6 to 13 days after exposure. Common early symptoms include: After the initial symptoms, a distinctive rash develops 1 to 3 days later, starting on […]