Naira Records Significant Appreciation Against Dollar Across Official, Black Markets
The naira appreciated significantly against the dollar at both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets to end the week on a positive note. The Central Bank of Nigeria exchange rate data showed that the naira strengthened to N1,580.44 per dollar on Friday from N1,584.95 traded on Thursday. This means
Don Jazzy Calls Out Food Vendor Who Gifted Him Nkwobi In Exchange For Rema
Famous Nigerian music executive, Don Jazzy, has dragged a food vendor who gave him free nkwobi in exchange for singer Rema. Speaking in a viral video shared on his Instagram page, he explained that the vendor asked him to let his top signee, Rema perform free at her forthcoming show.
BREAKING: 2025 UTME JAMB Releases Rescheduled Results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has released resit Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, results. The board made this known in a statement on Sunday. Recall that the exams were rescheduled for candidates at centres impacted by technical glitches and candidates who were absent. The statement said that of
Top Ten African Countries With The Highest Interest Rates
Several African countries continue to grapple with high inflation, rising unemployment, and ongoing monetary and fiscal policy adjustments, prompting many central banks across the continent to revise interest rates in the first months of 2025. In its April 2025 World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgraded economic growth forecasts
Top 10 Most Affordable States To Live In Nigeria
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for April 2025, revealing that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 23.71%, down from 24.23% recorded in March. This represents a modest month-on-month decline of 0.52 percentage points. According to the report, urban inflation stood at 24.29%
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Cardoso – Why Naira Is Stable, More Competitive Payment System
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has explained that the country’s currency, the naira, is a stable, reliable, and more competitive payment system for trade across the West Africa region. He disclosed this in a press conference on Tuesday after the Monetary Policy Committee’s 300th meeting
Protest Hits Benue Over Killing Of Final-Year Student By Police
A protest has erupted in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, following the reported killing of Emmanuella Ahenjir, a 23-year-old final-year student of the Federal University, Wukari, by police personnel. Emmanuella was allegedly shot dead last Friday morning by unidentified police officers at the Wurukum roundabout while riding in a vehicle
Insecurity: Nigerian Navy Establishes Special Operations Command In Benue
The Nigerian Navy has announced the establishment of a Special Operations Command in Makurdi, Benue State, to complement the efforts of sister services and other security agencies to improve security in the Middle Belt region. The Chief of Policy and Plans (Navy), Rear Adm. Ibrahim Dewu, made this known during
Crystal Palace Beat Man City To Lift FA Cup Trophy
Crystal Palace on Saturday defeated Manchester City to lift this season’s FA Cup. The FA Cup final was played at the Wembley Stadium in England. The match ended 1-0 in favour of Crystal Palace against Man City. The game’s only goal was scored in the first half of the encounter.