Afro-pop icon 2Baba is making waves once again, returning to the studio to work on his upcoming album, “One Love.” Following the success of his recent single, “Kuku Google Am,” the “African Queen” hitmaker has been seen recording with his band in Lekki, sparking excitement among fans. The celebrated artist, with over eight million followers […]
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Dangote Refinery to Begin Fuel Exports Across Africa Amid Domestic Price Hike
The Dangote Refinery, with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, is preparing to export fuel to South Africa, Angola, Namibia, and other African countries, despite high fuel prices in Nigeria. Sources reveal that advanced negotiations are underway with these nations, while preliminary talks have also begun with Niger, Chad, Burkina Faso, and the Central […]
Top Stories from Nigerian Newspapers: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Today’s Nigerian newspaper headlines cover significant developments across the nation. The PUNCH reports on Dangote Refinery’s upcoming fuel exports to South Africa, Angola, and Namibia. The Nation discusses the ongoing efforts to stabilize the national electricity grid, which has faced multiple collapses this week alone. Meanwhile, Daily Trust highlights the recent release of protesters detained […]
Northern Governors and Lawmakers Divided Over Tinubu’s Proposed Tax Reforms
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposed tax reforms have led to a split among northern governors and lawmakers, with a coalition from the North-West, North-East, and parts of the North-Central regions mobilizing against the initiatives. Governors from seven North-West states, six from the North-East, and two from the North-Central region are leading the opposition, pushing back […]
ASUU and Other University Unions to Meet Federal Government on 2009 Agreement Renegotiation
Academic unions, including the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), are set to meet with a reconstituted federal government committee next week to renegotiate the 2009 agreement. ASUU’s National President, Emmanuel Osodeke, confirmed the planned discussions, which will address critical issues affecting university staff and students. […]
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate at Black Market for November 9, 2024
Today, the black market exchange rate for the U.S. dollar to Nigerian Naira remains high, with Bureau De Change operators in Lagos buying at N1,730 per dollar and selling at N1,740 as of November 8, 2024. This rate reflects ongoing currency pressures despite the Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive for forex transactions to occur through […]
Economist Projects N1,200 Petrol Price and Naira Exchange Rate of N1,550 per Dollar by January 2025
In a recent economic outlook, Bismarck Rewane, economist and CEO of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, forecasted a possible increase in Nigeria’s petrol price to N1,200 per litre and a Naira exchange rate of N1,550 per dollar by early 2025. During a session at Lagos Business School titled “Democracy on Trial! Trump – Going Back to […]
Top Headlines in Nigeria Today: Economic Hardships, Ministerial Powers, and Rising Food Insecurity
Good morning, Nigeria! Here’s a roundup of the major headlines across the country for Saturday, November 9, 2024. 1. Osinbajo Urges Tinubu to Address Economic Hardships Impacting NigeriansFormer Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritize relief measures for Nigerians struggling with economic challenges, including food insecurity. Speaking at the 2024 […]
Power Minister Orders Urgent Action to Prevent National Grid Failures in Nigeria
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued an urgent directive for the immediate execution of recommendations aimed at stabilizing the National Grid and addressing the ongoing power issues across the country. The directive follows the submission of a comprehensive report by an inter-agency committee tasked with finding solutions to Nigeria’s persistent grid failures. Bolaji […]
Coalition Advocates Immediate Sack Of NNPCL GCEO Kyari
The Nigerian Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (NICOCSO) has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately remove Mele Kyari, as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), probe the cabal sabotaging local refineries, and stop importation of Petrol Motor Spirit (PMS). NICOCSO which had been warning the federal government […]