ARGENTINA on Friday  announced a “targeted” vaccination campaign against dengue after logging more than 420,000 cases so far this year, the country’s health ministry said. Based on recommendations from the National Immunisation Commission (Conain) and as part of a comprehensive strategy against the endemic, a vaccination program targeting affected areas …

A socio-political group, the Confederation of All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups, has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to be reasonable in its discussion with the Federal Government to arrive at reality national minimum wage. Its Director-General, Prof. Kailani Muhammed, gave the advice at a news conference in Abuja …

THE Nigeria Amputee Football Federation has unveiled the football team’s kits ahead of the Amputee African Cup of Nations (AAFCON) slated for Cairo, Egypt from May 18 to May 30. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ex-Nigerian International, Segun Odegbami, unveiled the new ‘Special Eagles’ jerseys at the …

Mr Graeme Biggar, the Director-General, National Crime Agency (NCA), United Kingdom,    has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for promoting professionalism in the pursuit of its mandate in Nigeria. Graeme gave the commendation on Thursday, when he led a delegation of the UK’s anti-crime Agency on a …

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 9th May, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …

THE Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) on Thursday in Uyo flagged off the construction of a 4-classroom block in the University of Uyo (UNIUYO). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the foundation laying ceremony for the 1000-seat capacity classroom block was done by the Director and …

According to data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria spent a substantial $1.12 billion on servicing its foreign debts in the first quarter of 2024. This marked a significant increase of 39.7% compared to the $801.36 million spent during the same period in 2023. The data indicates …

FORMER Super Eagles star, Ibrahim Babangida has died in a car accident.  Newsextra24 gathered that the car accident which happened along the Kaduna-Zaria road, also involved the ex-Super Eagles brother, Tijani, his wife, son and maid. However, only Ibrahim Babangida died in the auto accident, while others who were with him were taken …

Grammy-nominated singer, Seun Kuti, has disclosed that he did not receive any inheritance from his late father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Kuti explained that he received nothing because of his late father’s philanthropy. He recalled that as a pupil, his daily allowance was bigger than his teacher’s salary, but when his father died, …

While football enthusiasts are anticipating the winner of the 2023-2024 Premier League title, the corner of their eyes will be on the manager who will emerge as the best in the league. On Thursday, April 9, the Premier League unveiled the shortlist of five coaches who have been nominated for the …