AT least four suspected bandits have been neutralised, while 20 kidnapped victims were rescued from kidnappers’ den by the Nigerian Army troops, an official disclosed. The success story was recorded following the gallant efforts of the troops in Birnin Gwari and Giwa local government areas of Kaduna State. The Overseeing …
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CBN Maintains FG’s Ways and Means Loan at 5%
THE Central Bank of Nigeria said it will maintain its Ways and Means advances to the federal government at a 5 percent maximum benchmark for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The apex bank disclosed this in a document titled, ‘Monetary, credit, foreign trade, and exchange policy guidelines for the fiscal years …
Read More »Guinea Restores Land to Evictees After Decades of Injustice
Guinea has taken a significant step in addressing decades of displacement by handing over land to thousands of citizens who were forcibly evicted during previous regimes. This restitution comes after a long battle for justice, with many victims waiting over 25 years for compensation. The mass evictions occurred under two …
Read More »UAE Hosts ‘The Africa Debate’ 2024 to Boost Africa Trade Ties
The UAE is set to host the 2024 edition of The Africa Debate on October 31 in Dubai, in collaboration with Invest Africa, a business network promoting trade and investment in the African continent. The event, organised by the Ministry of Economy, will bring together global businesses, investment bodies, thought leaders, and …
Read More »I Inherited Empty Treasury From Matawalle – Gov Lawal
THE Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, on Monday, claimed his administration inherited an empty treasury from his predecessor. Newsextra24 reports that Lawal stated this during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today. According to Lawal, after taking over office, over ₦250 billion was not accounted for under former Governor Bello …
Read More »Brain Surgeon Quits Hospital Job to Work at Amazon Warehouse
A former assistant brain surgeon earning a six-figure salary has disclosed why she left the operating theatre for a job at an Amazon warehouse. Helen Xu, 31, from Brisbane’s south, began her medical career in 2018, working as an assistant surgeon at a hospital in Queensland, reports Daily Mail on …
Read More »54-year-old Man Commits Suicide in Lagos
THE Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that a 54-year-old man, simply called Benjamin, has taken his life in the Agege area of the state. The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Monday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the incident happened on Sunday at about 8:00 pm. https://newsextra24.com/alleged-n240bn-scam-20-nigerians-plan-joint-suit-against-oil-magnate-akindele/ …
Read More »Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today 17th September 2024
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)?See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 16th September, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rate How much is a dollar to naira today …
Read More »FLASHBACK: Eldee Narrates How Failed Deal With Akintoye Akindele Ruined His Music Business
Twelve years after a deal was announced between his record label, Trybe Records and IMAN Entertainment, a supposed entertainment company to enlarge the label’s footprint, Eldee The Don has gone public with how the failed deal derailed his music business plans. Speaking with Teju Babyface in the latest edition of …
Read More »Alleged N240bn Scam: 20 Nigerians Plan Joint Suit Against Oil Magnate, Akindele
Alleged N150m Bribery, $5m Trial Begins In Lagos October 3 MORE than twenty notable Nigerians are getting set to commence a class action against Lagos-based oil magnate and former Managing Director of Duport Midstream Company Limited, Atlantic Refineries and Chairman of Platform Capital, Mr Akintoye Akindele, over alleged scam, running …
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