The latest black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate (Aboki fx) reveals the current rates for USD to NGN as of November 5, 2024. Here’s what you need to know about swapping your dollar for Naira in Nigeria’s parallel market. Exchange Rates as of November 4, 2024: Note: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does […]
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Lagos State Implements 15-Month Traffic Diversion at Mile 2 for Major Transport Terminal Construction
The Lagos State Government has announced a 15-month traffic diversion at Mile 2 to facilitate the construction of the Transport Interchange Terminal. The diversion, affecting Loop 1 on the Apapa-bound lane and Loop 4 on the Badagry-bound lane, will begin on November 11, 2024, and last until February 16, 2026. Commissioner for Transportation Oluwaseun Osiyemi […]
Federal Government Shifts Universities and Polytechnics from IPPIS to New Salary Platform
The Federal Government has officially removed Federal Tertiary Institutions (FTIs) from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) and introduced the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) as the new payroll system. According to Bawa Mokwa, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation […]
High Tension in Maiduguri Court as Verdict Nears for Detained #EndBadGovernance Protesters
A tense atmosphere gripped the Maiduguri High Court today as the long-anticipated verdict approaches for 11 #EndBadGovernance protesters arrested in August. Family members, human rights activists, and legal professionals gathered to show solidarity with the defendants, awaiting the court’s decision on charges of public disturbance. The Borno State Attorney General, Hauwa Abubakar, stated that the […]
Massive Protest Erupts in Abuja Over Fuel Scarcity and Rising Costs
Hundreds of Nigerians gathered in Abuja on Monday to protest against rising fuel prices, shortages, and worsening economic conditions. Led by Abdullahi Bilal of the Two Million Man March Against Oil Scam Cabal, along with Barrister Napoleon Otache and Olayemi Isaac from the Citizens and Economic Freedom Rights Activists in Nigeria (CEFRAN), the demonstrators demanded […]
Dangote Refinery Clarifies Petrol Pricing, Defends Quality Amid Competition Claims
Dangote Refinery has revealed that it sells petrol at N960 per litre for shipments and N990 per litre for trucks. The announcement, made in a statement by Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer Anthony Chiejina, addresses recent claims by associations like IPMAN and PETROAN that imported fuel could be offered at lower prices. Chiejina asserted […]
Northern Governors, ACF Demand Release of Minors Facing Treason Charges Over #EndBadGovernance Protests
Governors from Northern Nigeria and the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) have called for the release of minors charged with treason following their participation in #EndBadGovernance protests held in Kano and Kaduna in early August. The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, instructed the state’s Attorney General to pursue the release of the children, some of […]
US Election 2024: Harris and Trump Make Final Push in Swing States
With just under 48 hours remaining in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are intensifying their campaigns across swing states. Harris focused her efforts in Michigan, making stops in Detroit, Pontiac, and East Lansing to rally support among key voting groups, including Black and Arab-American communities. She is also banking on […]
Chad Considers Withdrawal from MNJTF Amid Boko Haram Escalation
Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has hinted at a possible withdrawal of Chadian troops from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) following a deadly Boko Haram attack on Chadian soldiers in Barkaram on October 27. Following the incident, President Deby personally took command of military operations along the Lake Chad border. A statement from […]
Peter Obi Clarifies Controversial Statement on Church Vigils and Productivity
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has clarified his recent remarks on church vigils, which he says were misrepresented. Obi’s statement on redirecting church vigils towards productive night shifts sparked mixed reactions, with some viewing it as an attack on religious practices. Obi explained through his media aide, Ibrahim Umar, that his comments were misunderstood. According […]