LAGOS – The frequent rejection of Nigerian cargo in international markets is primarily due to the lack of goods integrity and exporters’ failure to adhere to best practices throughout the intermodal supply chain. This was the consensus at the fourth CHINET Aviacargo Conference held in Lagos, themed ‘e-Commerce and the Future of Air Cargo in […]
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Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate in Black Market on August 24, 2024
The exchange rate for the dollar to naira in the black market (also known as the parallel market) is a crucial piece of information for those looking to convert currency outside of official channels. On Friday, August 23, 2024, in Lagos, black market traders were buying dollars at N1610 and selling at N1615, according to […]
Clark Urges Tinubu to Declare State of Emergency on Food Crisis
Chief Edwin Clark, former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently declare a state of emergency on food security in Nigeria. Speaking at his Asokoro residence in Abuja, Clark emphasized the growing hunger and anger among Nigerians, urging immediate government action. During a visit from the President […]
12 Governors Hire Over 4,800 Aides Amid Rising State Debts
Despite ongoing calls to reduce governance costs and limit borrowing, 12 state governors have collectively appointed more than 4,835 aides since taking office in 2023, Saturday PUNCH reports. The 1999 Constitution allows governors to appoint various aides, including Special Assistants, Special Advisers, and others, to help in their duties. However, some governors have significantly increased […]
Tinubu Swears in Justice Kekere-Ekun as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Emphasizes Judicial Integrity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administered the oath of office to Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Friday, pending Senate confirmation. The ceremony, held at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja, marks the swearing-in of Nigeria’s 23rd Chief Justice and its second female to hold the position. […]
NCC Seizes ₦50M Worth of Pirated Books in Lagos, Arrests Shop Owners in Major Raid
By: News Agency of Nigeria The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has confiscated suspected pirated books valued at ₦50 million during a raid in the Yaba area of Lagos State. The operation, led by Charles Amudipe, Deputy Director of Operations and Head of Operations at the NCC Lagos office, targeted the Yaba Book Market. The raid […]
Federal Government to Relaunch School Feeding Programme Amid Calls for Resumption
The federal government has announced plans to relaunch the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, an initiative aimed at providing meals to students to boost school attendance and improve educational outcomes. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, made this announcement during a meeting with the House of Representatives Committee on Alternative […]
Bwala: Spirit of #EndSARS Influenced #EndBadGovernance Protesters
Daniel Bwala, former campaign spokesman for the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has commented on the #EndBadGovernance protests, stating that the movement was influenced by the spirit of the #EndSARS protests. Speaking with Arise News, Bwala noted that the protesters believed a multi-faceted approach was necessary to compel the […]
Ukrainian Navy Strikes Major Blow to Russian Logistics by Sinking Ferry in Kerch Strait
In a critical move against Russian military supply lines, Ukraine’s Navy has successfully sunk a ferry loaded with fuel and weapons destined for Russian forces in Crimea. The vessel, known as the Conro Trader, was struck at the Kavkaz port in the Kerch Strait, one of Russia’s largest passenger hubs, on Thursday. Reports from the […]
Tinubu Swears In Kekere-Ekun As New Chief Justice of Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Friday, August 23, 2024. The ceremony, held at the State House in Abuja, marks a significant milestone as Justice Kekere-Ekun becomes the second female jurist to serve as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, following Justice Aloma […]