Author archives: Gloria

Nigeria’s Youth Minister Urges African Leaders to Embrace Holistic Youth Development

Nigeria’s Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has called on his counterparts across Africa to prioritize the development of youth in their nations. Olawande emphasized the importance of equipping the continent’s youth with the skills necessary to compete in the global economy and contribute to national growth. Speaking at the YouthConnekt Africa Summit held in […]

Building Materials Prices Double in a Year, Impacting Nigerian Construction Industry

The prices of essential building materials, including cement, blocks, and paint, have surged over 100% in the past year, creating hurdles for developers and homeowners. This steep increase, noted in a recent report, is putting pressure on the construction sector, with many large projects facing delays or budget challenges. In response, the House of Representatives […]

Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, 11th November 2024

Dollar to Naira Black Market Exchange Rate for 11th November 2024 The exchange rate for the dollar to naira at the black market has remained volatile. As of today, 11th November 2024, players in Lagos’s parallel market are buying dollars at ₦1735 and selling them at ₦1740. Despite fluctuations, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) […]

Petrol Landing Cost Drops by 20%, Yet Retail Prices Continue to Soar

The cost of landing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, in Nigeria has dropped by 20.34% to ₦971.57 per litre over the past three months, driven by shifts in the global oil market and supply chain adjustments. However, despite this decrease, retail petrol prices in Nigeria have spiked significantly, reaching ₦1,060 per litre at NNPCL […]

NNPP Condemns Kwankwaso’s Visit to Governor Otti Amid Growing Internal Tensions

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has criticized former presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s recent visit to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, labeling it a “deceptive ploy” tied to a court ruling affecting the party’s leadership. During an emergency meeting in Lagos, the NNPP’s National Working Committee (NWC) condemned the November 9 visit and stressed […]

Health Minister Collaborates with Key Ministries to Address Medical Consultants’ Demands

Health Minister Collaborates with Ministries to Address Medical Consultants’ Demands Prof. Muhammad Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has engaged the Ministries of Education, Finance, and Labour and Employment in discussions to address the demands of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN). MDCAN issued a 21-day ultimatum, ending on November […]

Herdsmen Allegedly Invited Lakurawa Terrorist Group to Sokoto: New Details Emerge

New Details: Herdsmen Allegedly Invited Lakurawa Terrorist Group to Sokoto A new terrorist group, Lakurawa, has reportedly taken root in Sokoto, allegedly invited by local herdsmen for protection against banditry. The group, composed of militants from Mali, Niger, Libya, and Algeria, is believed to have begun operations in Gongono Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area, as […]

CJN Kekere-Ekun Addresses Judiciary’s Strengths and Ethical Challenges

Chief Justice Kekere-Ekun Highlights Judiciary’s Strengths and Ethical Challenges The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, highlighted both the commendable qualities and ethical challenges within Nigeria’s judiciary during a recent public event in Lagos. Speaking at an event honoring Justice Habeeb Abiru’s Supreme Court appointment, Kekere-Ekun praised the judiciary’s resilience and integrity while […]

Black Market Dollar to Naira Rate Today – 10th November 2024

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today – 10th November 2024 The black market (parallel market) exchange rate for the Dollar to Naira, as of 10th November 2024, is provided below. Discover the current buying and selling rates for exchanging dollars in Nigeria’s informal market. Dollar to Naira Rate Today (Parallel Market) These rates indicate the […]