The Association for Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHOUN) has suspended all registration activities for the 2025 Hajj, citing unresolved financial disputes with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The suspension comes as a result of NAHCON’s failure to return caution deposits accumulated over several years. In a statement by AHOUN President, AbdulLateef […]
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Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today – Black Market (27th September 2024)
As of today, the dollar to naira exchange rate in the black market, also known as the parallel market, is as follows: These rates are sourced from Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in Lagos on Thursday, 26th September 2024. It’s important to note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not officially recognize the […]
Borno Farmers in Crisis as Floods Devastate Rice Fields
The overflow of the Alau Dam has led to severe flooding across Maiduguri, Jere, and Mafa in Borno State, submerging hundreds of farmlands. Thousands of hectares of rice fields and other crops have been destroyed, leaving farmers in distress. The floodwaters have not only washed away crops but have also left many fields waterlogged, causing […]
NiDCOM Rescues Eight More Nigerian Girls Trafficked to Ghana
Eight young Nigerian girls who were trafficked to Ghana have been rescued and returned to Nigeria, bringing the total number of rescued victims to 113. The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, expressed gratitude to First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for facilitating their return. The girls, aged 15 to 22, were lured […]
CJN Kekere-Ekun to Inaugurate 87 New SANs on September 30
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, will officially inaugurate 87 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) on Monday, September 30, 2024. This event will take place at the Supreme Court, marking the commencement of the 2024/2025 legal year. A statement from the Supreme Court’s Director of Information, Dr. Festus Akande, […]
Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno Loses Wife, Patience Eno
Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, passed away on September 26, 2024, after an illness. The sad news was confirmed by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, in a statement titled “Unexpected Sunset.” The First Lady died peacefully in a hospital, surrounded by family. The statement expressed […]
Jonathan Denies Sacking Sanusi Over Missing $49.8bn, Claims Were Cooked Up
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, speaking at a book launch in Abuja, denied suspending former Central Bank Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi for whistleblowing about $49.8bn allegedly missing from Nigeria’s coffers. Jonathan argued that no such money went missing and said Sanusi’s claim was baseless, noting that the figures fluctuated from $49.8bn to $20bn and eventually $12bn. […]
FG Begins Payment of N70,000 Minimum Wage, Salaries Rise to N4tn Annually
The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the payment of the newly approved N70,000 minimum wage for over 1.2 million civil servants. This marks the beginning of an increase in public servants’ salaries, with September 2024 salaries reflecting the adjustment. The wage rise is expected to push the government’s annual wage bill to N4.019 trillion. […]
Senate Passes South-West Development Commission Bill, Afenifere Pushes for Restructuring
The Nigerian Senate has approved the South-West Development Commission Establishment Bill 2024, advancing it to the third reading on Thursday. However, while the bill was welcomed, the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, emphasized that what the country truly needs is restructuring and the devolution of powers to ensure true federalism. Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, Chairman of […]
Presidency Confirms Tinubu Will Not Mediate in Fuel Price Dispute Between Dangote and NNPCL
The Presidency has clarified that President Bola Tinubu will not intervene in the ongoing fuel price conflict between Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated that both companies operate independently within a deregulated market. Onanuga emphasized that the government supports competition and alternative […]