FORMER Governor Yahaya Bello will remain in custody for two weeks to await the decision of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on his bail application. Yahaya Bello The trial judge, Maryanne Anenih, on Wednesday, ordered the remand of the former governor in custody of the Economic …
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THE Akwa Ibom State government has declared Friday, November 29, 2024, a work-free day in honour of the late first lady, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno. A statement from the Secretary to the state government, Prince Enobong Uwah, in Uyo announced that the decision allowed Akwa Ibom residents and other well-wishers …
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Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported expenditures exceeding N8.8 billion over the past 11 months to repair transmission towers that have been vandalized throughout the country. Gatekeepers News reports that in a statement made at the quarterly power sector working group meeting in Abuja, TCN’s chief executive officer (CEO), Sule …
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Access Bank Plc has officially finalized its acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank’s operations in Angola and Sierra Leone. Newsextra24 reports that in April 2022, Standard Chartered announced its decision to completely withdraw from operations in seven countries within Africa and the Middle East (AME) as part of a strategy to …
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A fire incident occurred at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) located in the Ikoyi area of Lagos, resulting in damage to the station’s studio. Newsextra24 reports that the blaze reportedly began Wednesday evening within the studio section of the facility. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service was …
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Find below, the Dollar to Naira exchange rate for today, 28 November 2024. Gatekeepers News has obtained the official dollar to the naira exchange rate in Nigeria today, including the Bureau De Change (BDC) rate and CBN rates. What Is The Official Exchange Rate For Dollar To Naira Today? The exchange rate between the Naira and …
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THE ambitious Abidjan-Lagos highway project is set to become a game-changer for West Africa, connecting five major countries and fostering regional integration by 2030. Stretching 1,028 kilometres, the coastal motorway will link Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria, creating a dynamic economic corridor, according to the African Development Bank …
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THE African Development Fund has approved a concessional loan worth $80.93 million to Senegal and Guinea for the construction of a new 240.71-kilometre interstate highway aimed at enhancing trade and integration in West Africa. The project, financed through the African Development Bank Group’s concessional window, allocates $41.47 million to Senegal …
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THE United Kingdom has officially opened Africa’s largest Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Ikeja, Lagos, aiming to streamline visa processes for Nigerians. This centre, developed in partnership with VFS Global, the world’s leading outsourcing and technology service specialist, represents a key milestone in improving accessibility and efficiency for visa applicants traveling …
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Find below, the Dollar to Naira exchange rate for today, 28 November 2024. Gatekeepers News has obtained the official dollar to the naira exchange rate in Nigeria today, including the Bureau De Change (BDC) rate and CBN rates. What Is The Official Exchange Rate For Dollar To Naira Today? The exchange rate between the Naira and …
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