Naira Records First Depreciation Against Dollar Across FX Markets
The Naira dropped slightly against the dollar to end the week at both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets for the first time in the last five days. Central Bank of Nigeria exchange rate data showed that the Naira dropped to N1,500.7 against the dollar on Friday from N1,500.5
A Close Look At Treatment Of Nigerian Footballers In Serie A—Lookman Vs Gasperini
There was a feeling of deja vu among Nigerian fans this week. After Atalanta were dumped out of the Champions League by Club Brugge, their manager Gian Piero Gasperini ripped into Ademola Lookman. The Serie A side came into the second leg of the playoff tie trailing 2-1. Within the
Tension Grows In Osun As Controversial LG Election Holds Amid Security Threats
Palpable tension has enveloped Osun State following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s insistence to conduct the controversial Local Government election despite security threats and stiff resistance from opposition parties. The concerns followed previous events where members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, clashed, resulting in the
How Telegram is Gaining Ground Among Young Africans
“Telegram is no longer just an alternative messaging app; it’s becoming the go-to platform for young Africans looking for privacy, community, and opportunity.” Introduction Telegram is rapidly becoming the preferred messaging app for young Africans. With growing concerns about privacy, censorship, and affordability, many are turning to Telegram for communication,
Nedu Clarifies – I Was Not Fired From Honest Bunch Podcast
Nigerian media personality Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, popularly known as Nedu, has clarified his departure from The Honest Bunch podcast. The actor recently exited the podcast following controversy surrounding a recent episode featuring reality TV star Deeone, who alleged that social media critic VeryDarkMan was attracted to men. In response, VDM
2025 NAACP Image Awards – Wizkid, Davido Win Big
Famous Nigerian musicians, Wizkid and Davido have been announced among the winners of the 2025 NAACP Image Awards. The winners of the 56th edition of the award were announced on Tuesday and Wednesday. Wizkid on Wednesday won the ‘Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration’ category for his collaborative song with Brent
Portable Vows After N2m Bail – I’ll No Longer Make Trouble Again
Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has vowed to turn a new leaf.The singer made the vow after he was granted a N2 million bail by an Ogun State Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, on Thursday. The Zazu crooner was arraigned by the Ogun State police command
Commonwealth Peace Prize of £50,000 Was Won By Two Nigerians
Two Nigerians, James Wuye and Muhammad Ashafa, won the inaugural Commonwealth Peace Prize of £50,000. Accordingly, Wuye and Ashafa, the co-founders of the Interfaith Mediation Centre were recognised for their exceptional contributions to “peacebuilding and reconciliation” in Nigeria. The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, announced their win on Wednesday in a
Cardoso — Nigeria’s Inflation Drop Reflects Reality Of Consumption Patterns
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Olayemi Cardoso said Nigeria’s current Consumer Price Index is reflective of the reality of consumption patterns. Cardoso made this known on Thursday during a press briefing at the end of the 299th Monetary Policy Meeting in Abuja. His comments came as Nigeria’s
Naira Appreciates To N1,500 Per dollar At Black Market
The Naira has continued its appreciation streak against the dollar at the parallel foreign exchange market. This comes as the Naira strengthened to N1,500 against the dollar in the black market on Thursday from N1,505 exchanged on Wednesday. A Bureau de Change operator in Wuse Zone 4, Abubakar Alhasan, told
