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 22nd August, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …
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British High Commissioner Lauds Geometric Power Model
THE British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery, has described the model of the Geometric Power in developing the Aba Independent Power Project (IPP) in Abia as impressive. Montgomery gave the commendation after inspecting the facilities at the newly built IPP, located at the Osisioma Local Government Area in …
Read More »Paris 2024: FG Announces Improved Bonuses For Paralympic Athletes
THE Federal Government has announced an upward review of the winning bonuses for Nigeria’s Paralympic athletes participating in the forthcoming 2024 Paralympic Games. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is billed for Aug. 28 to Sept. 8. This is contained in a statement …
Read More »Development: Alex Otti Seeks Adoption of Michael Okpara’s Economic Model
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has called for the adoption of the economic model of late Chief Michael Okpara, the first Republic Minister of Agriculture to promote development and create enough employment opportunities for the jobless youths. Otti made the call at the 2024 Michael Okpara Leadership Lecture and Award …
Read More »FG Issues Alert Over Rising Level of River Niger
THE Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) on Friday issued an urgent warning to the public regarding the rising water levels of the River Niger system. Mr Umar Mohammed, the Director-General of NIHSA, in a statement, noted that floodwaters from these countries are gradually moving towards Nigeria, starting with Kebbi. According to …
Read More »NCC Confiscates N50m Allegedly Pirated Books in Lagos
THE Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has confiscated suspected pirated books worth N50million in Yaba area of Lagos state. Mr Charles Amudipe, the Deputy Director of Operations/Head of Operations of the commission in Lagos office, who led the team, said that the NCC carried out an anti-piracy action in Yaba Book …
Read More »NDA Announces Date for Resumption of New Cadets of 76 RC
THE Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), has fixed Monday, Aug. 26 for the resumption of new cadets of 76 Regular Combatant Course (RC). The academy’s Public Relations Officer, Maj. Mohammed Maidawa, made the announcement in a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna. Maidawa said there should be strict adherence to the …
Read More »FG Needs N16trn to Complete Inherited Road Projects – Umahi
THE Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, says the Federal Government needs more than N16 trillion to complete inherited road projects nationwide. Umahi made the disclosure when he briefed newsmen on the achievements of the ministry under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja. He …
Read More »First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu disburses N65m to 1,300 Women Traders In FCT
THE First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has disbursed N65 million grant to 1,300 women petty traders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Mrs Tinubu explained during the event in Abuja on Thursday, that each of the women would receive N50,000 to grow and recapitalise their businesses. The first Lady was …
Read More »FG Partners Shelter Afrique to Deliver 5000 Housing Units
THE Federal Government has entered into partnership with Shelter Afrique Development (ShafDB) to deliver 5000 housing units as part of effort to provide housing for Nigerians. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, made this known while briefing on the achievements of the ministry within one year in …
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