In recent appearances on Channels Television and TVC, the Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, spent considerable airtime casting aspersions on his predecessor, now the Minister of State for Defense, Dr. Bello Matawalle. With accusations ranging from alleged financial support for banditry to outright complicity in Zamfara’s security woes, Lawal’s claims stirred controversy and pointed […]
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Governors, Ex-VP Sambo, DSS Chief, and NNPC’s Kyari Discuss Critical Issues at NGF Meeting
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) convened a high-level meeting on Wednesday night in preparation for the National Executive Council (NEC) session, focusing on vital issues like local government autonomy, the excess crude account (ECA), and petroleum profit tax (PPT). Held at the NGF Secretariat in Abuja, the meeting was chaired by Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman […]
Black Market Dollar to Naira Rate Today, October 31, 2024: Naira Hits Record Low
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rates on October 31, 2024 The black market dollar to naira exchange rate today shows continued volatility as the naira struggles amid low dollar liquidity. In Lagos’ parallel market, traders buy dollars at N1745 and sell at N1750, while the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) rate remains significantly lower, with buying […]
Nigerian Evacuation from Lebanon Faces Delays Amid Regional Tensions
The Federal Government’s plan to evacuate stranded Nigerians from Lebanon has hit a roadblock. While an evacuation initiative was initially announced in response to escalating Middle Eastern tensions following Iran’s missile attack on Israel on October 1, 2024, many Nigerians remain stranded in Lebanon. Low registration numbers and reluctance among Nigerians in Lebanon have further […]
IPMAN Urges Dangote to Reassess Pricing Amid Refinery Supply Hurdles
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has requested that billionaire Aliko Dangote reconsider his pricing strategy for petrol, following claims of a boycott by independent marketers. IPMAN President Abubakar Garima addressed these issues, stating that, despite an advance payment of ₦40 billion to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), IPMAN members are […]
Naira Strengthens by 2.4% Against the Dollar in Official Market
On October 30, 2024, the Naira gained strength in the official market, appreciating by 2.4% to trade at N1,630.45 against the dollar. This improvement is notable compared to the previous trading session on Monday, where the Naira was valued at N1,670.65 per dollar. According to data from the FMDQ’s official trading platform, the total daily […]
Bandit Attacks on Shiroro’s Power Lines Cause Extended Blackouts in Northern Nigeria
Residents and local leaders in Niger State are raising alarms over repeated attacks on the Shiroro-Kaduna 330kV power lines, which have resulted in widespread blackouts across Northern Nigeria. These vital lines, responsible for transmitting up to 600 megawatts of electricity, have become a target for bandits, leading to severe disruptions in power supply. Local sources […]
Taraba Cleric Challenges TY Danjuma Over Defamation Lawsuit, Claims Divine Inspiration
Pastor Paul Rika, a cleric from Taraba and the International Director of the Holiness Revival Movement Worldwide, has responded defiantly to former Defense Minister Theophilus Danjuma’s threat of a N1 billion defamation lawsuit regarding Rika’s book, “God’s Message to Kuteb Tribe and Indigenes of Taraba State.” In his response, Rika emphasized that the messages in […]
House of Representatives Questions Kaduna Road Project Amid Allegations of Abandonment
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee is scrutinizing an alleged stalled road project in Kaduna State. Worth N1.46 billion, the Gidanwaya-Guaran Dutse-Waman Rafi-Saminaka-Kano road contract was awarded on October 5, 2022, to Messrs Jam Jam Dynamic Platform Limited by the Federal Ministry of Works, with a 12-month completion target. Despite this, lawmakers raised concerns […]
Insurance and Reforms Essential for Advancing Nigeria’s Livestock Sector, Says PLRIC
The Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee (PLRIC) has highlighted the critical role of insurance in fostering investment in Nigeria’s livestock sector. This recommendation was part of a communique following a stakeholders’ workshop in Abuja on October 24 and 25, attended by over 400 participants, including governors, ministers, and traditional leaders. Co-Chairman of the PLRIC, Prof. […]