THE Nigerian Government has denied keeping Binance Executive, Tigran Gambaryan in unsavory prison conditions. The government said Gambaryan was being lawfully detained and had access to quality healthcare facility. Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, said Gambaryan also had access to consular services from his country. Read …
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Three Ugandan MPs Charged With Corruption Offences
IN a significant move against corruption, three Ugandan legislators have been charged with diversion of public resources, according to a charge sheet obtained by Reuters on Saturday. This development marks a continued effort by President Yoweri Museveni’s government to tackle widespread graft among lawmakers. Members of Parliament Michael Mawanda Maranga, Ignatius Wamakuyu …
Read More »Malawi MP And Activist Arrested Over Plane Crash Posts
Malawi police have arrested Member of Parliament Kamlepo Kalua and activist Bon Kalindo for their controversial social media posts regarding the June 10 plane crash that resulted in the death of Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight other officials. In a statement dated Friday, national police spokesperson Peter Kalaya confirmed the …
Read More »Niger Revokes Uranium Mine Permit From France’s Orano
NIGERIEN military authorities have revoked the operating permit for a major uranium mine operated by the French company Orano, the company announced, marking a significant escalation in tensions between Niger’s military junta and France, the country’s former colonial power. Key developments Niger, a landlocked nation with a population of 26 …
Read More »Water Scarcity: Marama/Kidang Ward Councillor In Borno, Hon. Yidawi Embarks On Repair Of Moribund Borehole
Following increase in acute water shortages for human and animal consumption, the Councillor of Marama/Kidang Ward of Hawul local government area in Borno state, Hon. Barka Iliyasu Yidawi has embarked on repairs of moribund hand pump boreholes that are sited in Katsina, Pakilama, Bakin Kawuwa, Kidang and other communities. …
Read More »Rotary Executes N68m Worth Of Impactful Projects in Plateau
The Rotary Club of Jos Central, has executed 17 impactful projects valued at N68 million. Mr Kayode Fasua, the club’s outgoing president, who made the disclosure on Friday evening, at a dinner/award night, said that the projects, spread across Plateau, were in line with Rotary International’s seven areas of …
Read More »Nigerians To Commence Using Three-In-One ID Card
THE National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has confirmed that Nigerians will begin utilising the proposed three-in-one identity card services in August this year. Newsextra24 recalls that on Friday, April 5, 2024, the NIMC announced that it had launched a new card layered with payment capabilities and social service features in collaboration with …
Read More »Mother Of Brazil Football Legend Pele Dies At 101
Celeste Arantes, the mother of Brazilian football legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, popularly known as Pele, has died. The family announced the sad development in a statement on Friday, noting that Arantes passed away at the age of 101. Rest in peace, grandma,” Pele’s eldest son, Edinho mourned Arantes via his social media …
Read More »Ex-President Obasanjo Commissions Owerri Central Market Complex
Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday commissioned the Owerri Central Market Complex in Imo State. In his remark during the ceremony, Obasanjo commended Governor Hope Uzodimma‘s effort on the project which he described as a blessing to the nation. The former president expressed optimism that the project is capable of attracting investors, …
Read More »Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today 22nd June 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 21st June, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …
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