The Naira was at a record low against the dollar on Thursday, depreciating to nearly N550 at the unofficial market from N530 at last week’s close as demand for the greenback from importers continues to bump up against scarce market liquidity. Checks in Kano revealed the record high forex rate …

The Secretary to Rivers State Government, Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo, has reassured Federal Government Agencies in Rivers State of Governor Nyesom Wike’s support in helping them successfully fulfill their mandate for the benefit of the people. Danagogo gave the assurance in Port Harcourt while receiving the keys of the former …

Guinea’s military junta has ordered banks to freeze all government-related accounts so as to “secure state assets”. The junta, which took over control last weekend, says the order affects institutional and individual accounts of the outgoing government. Senior officials of the ousted President Alpha Condé’s government will not be able …

Felix Olajide Sowore, the immediate younger brother of Nigerian Activist Omoyele Sowore was buried today at Kiribo in Ese-Odo LGA of Ondo State, Newsextra24 reports. Olajide Sowore was murdered by herders/kidnappers on September 4 2021. He fathered four children. See photos below.

A Nigerian man Precious Eboigbodin has created a lion Sculpture with spoons, knives and folks. To me, this is creativity at its peak.

Anambra is now officially gazetted as major oil producing state in Nigeria. In the letter that was signed by the professor Ibrahim Gambari the chief of staff to the president, all the details to that effect were stated. There are two major oil and gas exploration/drilling companies currently drilling oil …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that its soon to be launched digital currency, e-Naira, will strengthen the stability of the banking system as deposits become more diversified when more people are banked. The Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) will also make it easier for the banking system …

A bizarre deep-sea creature with the body of a shark and the face of a pig has been pulled out of the water by Italian naval officers. It was spotted by sailors on the naval vessel floating in the waters at the Darsena Medicea marina in the town of Portoferraio …

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has broken the South American men’s record of goals held by Brazil legend, Pele, Newspremises reports. Messi netted a hat-trick as they beat Bolivia 3-0 in a World Cup qualifying fixture in Buenos Aires. It took his total tally of international goals to 79, two more …

LAGOS TO SET UP MEDICAL PARK ON AWOLOWO ROAD, IKOYI As part of initiatives to reform the health sector in Lagos State and build facilities that meet global standards, the Office of Public-Private Partnerships, in conjunction with the Ministry of Health, has concluded plans to set up a Medical Park …