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The Federal Government has called on state governors to intensify efforts toward eliminating open defecation nationwide within the next five years. Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented by Deputy Chief of Staff Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, made this appeal during the 5th anniversary of the Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet campaign in Abuja. Shettima emphasized that […]

Residents of Abuja’s Wuse Zone 5 have taken to the streets in protest following a security raid that targeted suspected drug dealers in the area. The demonstrations, which occurred on Mobassa Street, involved the burning of tyres and the blocking of major roads. According to a local resident, the raid resulted in a gunshot, leaving […]

1. Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today As of Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the exchange rate in Lagos’ black market saw the U.S. Dollar trading for ₦1,738 for buying and ₦1,740 for selling. These figures come from sources within Bureau De Change (BDC) circles. While the black market exchange rate reflects current street […]

Good morning, Nigeria. Here’s a summary of the top news stories making waves across the country today, Wednesday, November 20, 2024. 1. President Tinubu Requests ₦1.767 Trillion Loan to Address Budget Deficit President Bola Tinubu has reached out to the National Assembly, seeking approval for an external loan of ₦1.767 trillion to cover part of […]

Dispute Over Presidential Communication Team Roles The Nigerian presidency has been caught in a wave of confusion following recent announcements regarding the official spokesperson for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. On Monday, Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser on Policy Communications, declared himself as the presidential spokesman—a role previously held by Ajuri Ngelale. Bwala’s Announcement During a […]

Senate’s Investigation into Financial Misconduct The Nigerian Senate has initiated a thorough investigation into financial discrepancies involving federal government agencies, amounting to ₦105.66 billion. This probe follows concerns raised by the Auditor General of the Federation regarding improper financial practices. Details of the Allegations In his recent annual report on the financial operations of public […]

Overview of Nigeria’s Fuel Situation As Nigerians continue to cope with rising fuel prices, Naija News provides the latest updates on petrol costs, fuel supply, and the public’s response to government policies. Petrol Prices Declining Amid Competition – IPMAN Recent deregulation in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector has led to a slow decrease in petrol prices, […]

Top Stories from Nigeria’s Major Newspapers: The PUNCH The Presidency responded to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s remarks that corruption in Nigeria has worsened. The Presidency dismissed Obasanjo’s call to remove the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, over his handling of the 2023 elections, labeling it as a baseless accusation. Vanguard The […]