By Han Xin, People’s Daily China’s courier industry just entered a high season as the annual “Double 11” online shopping festival came to an end. According to the State Post Bureau, around 12.08 billion express parcels were collected across the country between Oct. 21 and Nov. 10, up 21.4 percent from a year ago. The […]
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Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Update: November 17, 2024
Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange RateAs of Saturday, November 16, 2024, the Dollar to Naira exchange rate in Lagos’ parallel market (Black Market) was: Please note that these rates can vary depending on the location and source. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not acknowledge the black market for Forex transactions and recommends […]
Retired Colonel Recounts Clash with Buhari: “Either I Leave the Army, or You Leave”
Retired Colonel Babatunde Bello-Fadile, Nigeria’s first military lawyer, has shared a dramatic episode from his military career involving former President Muhammadu Buhari. In his recently published memoir, Nine Lives: The Bello-Fadile Memoirs, the retired colonel described a confrontation with Buhari, who was then a senior military officer, over a contentious letter written in 1981. At […]
Weekly Food Prices in Nigeria: Rice, Beans, Tomatoes, and More
As the Christmas season approaches, many Nigerians are bracing for a potential rise in the prices of essential food commodities like rice, beans, and tomatoes. It’s common for the festive season to prompt panic buying and bulk purchases, leading to increased demand and potential supply chain issues. Market traders across Nigeria are already expressing concerns […]
PDP’s Segun Showunmi Urges Party to Stop Blame Game: “We Are Our Own Enemies”
Segun Showunmi, a former governorship aspirant from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, has called for a major overhaul of the party, citing recent election losses as evidence of internal failure. In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, Showunmi expressed concerns that the PDP has become its own worst […]
Presidency Hits Back at Obasanjo: “You Damaged Nigeria’s Democracy”
The Presidency has criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo for failing to establish a strong democratic foundation during his tenure as the first president of Nigeria’s fourth republic. Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communication and Orientation, accused Obasanjo of having a “tremendous capacity for mischief.” Dare’s remarks were in response […]
FJF Commends BSUTH Management over Reforms
The Freelance Journalists Federation (FJF) has commended the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia over the ongoing reforms in the health sector. In a statement released on Friday in Abuja and signed by Comrade Philip Odo, the group noted the positive feedback from the public recorded on the hospital services during the short time on the […]
FCFMT: Union Advocates for Change, Opposes Dr. Onuoha’s Continued Leadership
…..Demands Immediate Compliance with Public Service Regulations as Extension Nears Expiration The Joint Research and Allied Institutions Staff Union JORAISU has demanded that the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology FCFMT enforce the end of Dr. Chucks Onuoha’s tenure as Provost when his four-month extension expires in mid-November. In a letter dated October 23, […]
Here are the Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Today, Saturday, 16th November 2024:
1. CBN Directs Banks to Prioritize Cash Disbursements Amid Scarcity The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered commercial banks to ensure cash is accessible through ATMs, amid rising concerns over cash scarcity. Non-compliance will result in penalties. This directive aims to ease public access to cash and prevent illegal naira note hawking. 2. Posthumous […]
Power Shutdown Announced at Lagos Airport for Maintenance, Royal Air Maroc Flights Affected
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced a scheduled power shutdown at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The temporary shutdown will affect International Terminal 2 and is planned to take place between 1:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 16th, 2024. This measure is part of ongoing maintenance efforts to […]