Today’s top stories from Nigeria’s national newspapers highlight key events across the country: The PUNCH: There’s heightened anticipation in Ondo State’s 18 local government areas as the governorship election unfolds. The All Progressives Congress candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, faces stiff competition from Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party for the Governorship of Alagbaka House. Security […]
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Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Expected to Reach 2 Million Barrels per Day by December
Nigeria’s crude oil production is projected to hit 2 million barrels per day (mbpd) by December 2024, following recent positive trends. On November 14, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced that crude oil production had reached 1.8 mbpd, with gas output increasing to 7.4 billion standard cubic feet per day. This development has […]
Edo State Governor Appoints New Chief of Staff
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as his new Chief of Staff. According to a statement released on Friday by Fred Itua, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, the appointment is effective immediately. The official communication, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Umar Ikhilor, highlighted […]
NJC Recommends 36 New Judges for Appointment Across Nigeria’s States
Nigeria’s National Judicial Council Calls for Appointment of 36 New Judges The National Judicial Council (NJC) has put forward the names of 36 candidates for judicial appointments across various Nigerian states. The NJC’s recommendation was made during its 107th meeting, held on November 13 and 14, 2024, under the leadership of the Chief Justice of […]
NASRDA DG Flags Off Construction of Nigeria’s Geodetic VLBI Project
The Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Mathew Olumide Adepoju has on Thursday performed the ground breaking ceremony of the Geodetic Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) project at the Center for Geodesy and Geodynamics, (CGG) Toro. According to Dr Adepoju, the project is one of the milestone projects of […]
Nigerian Newspapers Daily Front Pages Review – November 15, 2024
Nigeria Times News brings you a daily summary of the major headlines in Nigeria’s national newspapers. Here are the key stories making waves on Friday, November 15, 2024: The PUNCH The spotlight is on the upcoming Ondo State governorship election, set for Saturday. Security agencies have intensified efforts to ensure a smooth and peaceful electoral […]
Fresh Naira Scarcity Hits Nigeria – Affected States and Causes
Fresh Cash Scarcity Hits Nigerian States – Key Areas Affected Naira scarcity has resurfaced in several Nigerian states, despite increased supply efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Over the past week, the shortage has been particularly severe in northern regions, affecting daily transactions and causing frustration among residents. Affected States The states grappling […]
Wike Celebrates Fayose’s 64th Birthday, Praising His Honesty and Loyalty
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Ayo Fayose, former Governor of Ekiti State, as he turns 64. In a statement released on Friday in Abuja by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike commended Fayose for his straightforward nature […]
Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate for 15th November 2024 and Upcoming Tax Reforms
Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate for 15th November 2024 Curious about today’s Dollar to Naira exchange rate in the black market, also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? Here’s the latest update for 15th November 2024. Today’s Black Market Exchange Rate The exchange rate for Dollar to Naira in the Lagos Parallel […]
Anti-Corruption Group Commend Agric Minister Over Reforms In Agric Sector
A group called Whistle Blowers Forum Against Corruption, WBFAC, Thursday, hailed the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, over his doggedness and commitment to food production.Speaking during a press conference held in Abuja, the National Coordinator, WBFAC, Dr. Olukayode Oladosu, described the Minister as a calm but focused goal-getter who is working […]