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Naira crashes to all-time low, hits N1043.09/$1 at official market
Naira depreciated to the worst low in recent times exchanging at N1,043.09 to the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday. This is against N872.59 /$ recorded on Wednesday at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). According to dealers, the rate was stronger than N885.88/$ quoted on Friday before the Christmas holidays.
Ondo: Aiyedatiwa signs Appropriation bill as lawmakers raise budget by N10.7bn
The Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Friday, signed the 2024 Appropriation bill, shortly after it was passed into law by the state House of Assembly. Aiyedatiwa, who presented a total of N384,533,000,000.00 before the parliament last week Thursday, said the bill which has now become law would provide the financial guidepost for the state’s
Depreciation: Naira set for worst year since 1999 – Report
Naira has been rated among the world’s worst performing currencies in 2023. This is according to Bloomberg in its latest report. It said the currency is poised for its worst year since the return to democracy in 1999, with analysts predicting further depreciation in 2024. Bloomberg noted that the Naira plunged 55 per cent this
Southwest Govs plan joint committee for Akeredolu’s burial
Governors of the South Western states under the aegis of the South West Governors’ Forum, have resolved to set up a joint committee to collaborate with the family of Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu to give the late Governor of Ondo State a befitting burial. This was disclosed on Friday by the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun,
Police rescue Ogun pregnant woman from kidnappers’ den
Men of the Ogun State Police Command have rescued a pregnant woman, who was abducted at a community in Ijebu-Igbo, Ijebu-North Local Government Area of Ogun State. It was gathered that the victim was rescued during an operation jointly carried out by operatives of the police and Amotekun on Christmas day. The police spokesperson in
BRICS to welcome five new members in January
Five countries, Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, and Egypt will join the BRICS group of emerging-market states on January 1, 2024. South Africa’s ambassador to the bloc, Anil Sooklal, disclosed this in an interview on Friday. The BRICS group, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, asked six other nations to
Ondo: Tinubu intervenes as jostling for Aiyedatiwa’s deputy hots up
Barely 48 hours after taking the oath of office as the substantive governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa may face another battle over the choice of his deputy as he prepares to hit the ground running. Indications emerged on Thursday that Aiyedatiwa, who succeeded his principal, Rotimi Akeredolu, in office following his death, was already
Gunmen in military uniform kill 2 policemen in Anambra
Two policemen have been gunned down in Anambra State by some suspected kidnappers wearing military camouflage. The command in a statement on Friday said the officers were killed around Uga roundabout in Aguata Local Government Area of the state. The assailants were reportedly on a kidnap mission, when a team of policemen attached to a
Truck crushes woman to death in Ogun
A yet-to-be identified woman standing by the roadside has been crushed to death by a truck at Dalemo-Ota, along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. The Spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Florence Okpe, said the woman was crushed in the late hours of Thursday night. Okpe said the truck is marked XA354WDP. She disclosed that two
FG to traders: Lack of patronage, not ban will stop ‘China Adire’ importation
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has told traders of the indigenous Adire/Kampala fabrics that only lack of patronage would stop the influx of the alleged adulterated version often referred to as “China Adire.” The local producers protested in Abeokuta, Ogun State, alleging imitation of their designs and adulteration of the products by the Chinese.
PalmPay Purple Christmas with Teni delivers hamper to lucky customer, more winners to emerge
Lucky winners have begun to emerge in the ongoing PalmPay Purple Christmas campaign featuring Nigerian singer-songwriter and pop star Teni. Mary Gbemisola, one of the lucky winners of a hamper and other Christmas gifts delivered to her house by Teni, said she was “happy receiving a Christmas gift from Teni,” adding, “Now my Christmas is
PalmPay Purple Christmas with Teni delivers hamper to lucky customer, more winners to emerge
Katsina gov suspends council official over alleged land racketeering
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has approved the suspension from service of Usman Iliyasu, a staff of Malumfashi Local Government Area, over alleged land racketeering. This was contained in a statement on Friday by Abdullahi Aliyu-Yar’adu, Director of Press, Office of the Secretary to the State Government. The governor said the action was a
Katsina gov suspends council official over alleged land racketeering
AFCON 2023: Super Eagles begin one-week camp in Abu Dhabi Jan 2
The Super Eagles will spend one week in their training camp in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. According to the team’s itinerary released by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, all 25 invited players are expected to arrive in Abu Dhabi on January 2, 2024. The training camp will last until Tuesday, January 9. The team
AFCON 2023: Super Eagles begin one-week camp in Abu Dhabi Jan 2
Police confiscate 17 vehicles over alleged ‘one chance’ activities in FCT
The FCT Police Command has impounded 17 vehicles in connection with alleged “one chance” activities within one month. The Commissioner of Police in FCT, Haruna Garba, disclosed this at a media briefing on Friday in Abuja. Garba said the 17 vehicles, which have tinted glasses and are without number plates, were confiscated from December 1
Police confiscate 17 vehicles over alleged ‘one chance’ activities in FCT
Tinubu, Shettima get new Igbo titles in Abia VIDEO
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima were conferred with Igbo traditional titles on Friday. Traditional rulers in Abia State conferred on Tinubu the traditional title of Omezeri Igbo I, which was received on his behalf by Shettima. Shettima himself was conferred with Enyioma Ndigbo by the chairman of the Abia State Council
Tinubu, Shettima get new Igbo titles in Abia VIDEO
Plateau Christmas Eve attacks: ‘Stop politicising insecurity’- Group cautions opposition party
Sequel to the recent Christmas Eve attacks in some communities of Plateau State that claimed the lives of over a hundred people, the Plateau Youth Liberation Movement has called on opposition politicians to stop playing politics with issues of insecurity. The group also called on the citizenry to support the efforts of the present administration
Plateau Christmas Eve attacks: ‘Stop politicising insecurity’- Group cautions opposition party
Nasarawa: Gov Sule signs two executive orders, regulation law
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule signed two executive orders and one regulation law on Friday. The governor performed the function during an emergency meeting of the State Executive Council in Lafia. Speaking at the event, Sule said that the executive orders are for the adoption of the Framework for Responsible Investment in Land Intensive Agriculture,
Nasarawa: Gov Sule signs two executive orders, regulation law
Gov Alia signs 2024 Appropriation Bill of N225.7bn into law
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has signed into law the state’s 2024 Appropriation Bill of N225.73 billion. Performing the ceremony at the Government House, Makurdi, on Friday, Gov Alia commended the Benue State House of Assembly for the smooth passage of the 2024 Appropriation Bill. Alia said the budget aims to sustain the growth and
Gov Alia signs 2024 Appropriation Bill of N225.7bn into law
NGX ends 2023 on bullish note as ASI appreciates by 0.36%
Nigeria Exchange Limited achieved a new high on the last day of trading in 2023, as the All-Share Index appreciated by 0.36 per cent to close at 74,773.77 points. Achieving year-to-date growth of 45.90 per cent in 2023, the NGX closed the year on an impressive note, making its best return since 2020, when the
NGX ends 2023 on bullish note as ASI appreciates by 0.36%
Gov Oborevwori approves land for Federal Medical University
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the provision of a take-off site for the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale, in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of the state. Commissioner for Lands, Surveys, and Urban Development Emamusi Obiodeh announced the governor’s approval on Friday. According to him, the university’s take-off site is
Gov Oborevwori approves land for Federal Medical University
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