President Bola Tinubu has promoted Olufemi Oluyede, the acting Chief of Army Staff, to the rank of Lieutenant General. Newsextra24 reports that the promotion was marked by a brief ceremony held at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, where the President personally decorated Oluyede with his new rank. During the event, President …
Read More »Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today 5th November 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 4th November, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …
Read More »President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointments At INEC
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has appointed Abdulrazak Yusuf Tukur as National Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission, representing the North West. Trojaninsights reports that the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the appointment in a statement on Monday. Onanuga said Tukur has a Bachelor …
Read More »Mauritius Lifts Social Media ban Ahead of Elections
Mauritius has garnered attention ahead of next week’s elections following a controversial ban on social media that was lifted over the weekend. This move has drawn the island nation into a growing list of African countries that have restricted internet access in recent years. Internet restrictions in Africa The ban, implemented …
Read More »Digital Connectivity Vital for African Youth, But Risks Loom
IN a fresh look at Africa’s digital landscape, the African Youth Survey 2024 offers a nuanced perspective on young Africans’ views on internet access, misinformation, and the role of artificial intelligence (AI). Released on African Youth Day, November 1, the survey captures the perspectives of nearly 15,000 young people across 25 African …
Read More »Coca-Cola Invests $50m in High-tech Namibia Bottling Line
COCA-COLA Beverages Africa (CCBA) has announced a significant investment of $50 million in its Namibian operations, launching a state-of-the-art bottling line capable of producing 27,000 bottles per hour. This new line will boost the plant’s output capacity by 30 percent, positioning Namibia as a key regional hub in Coca-Cola’s production and …
Read More »Hardship: Protest In Abuja Over Fuel Crisis, Inflation
SCORES of Nigerians gathered in Abuja on Monday, launching a large-scale protest over escalating fuel costs, chronic fuel shortages, and mounting economic hardship. Led by Abdullahi Bilal of the (Two Million Man March Against Oil Scam Cabal) and Barrister Napoleon Otache and Olayemi Isaac from Citizens and Economic Freedom Rights …
Read More »The North: After Blaming Others Let’s Probe Ourselves, By Sen. Shehu Sani
1. Most public schools are free, our young ones still don’t want to go to school. 2. Most of us don’t want our spouses to work or use their skills or talents to earn a living or contribute to the family. When we die, we leave them as helpless widows …
Read More »MTN Nigeria Records ₦514.9billion Loss over Naira Devaluation
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN Nigeria) has reported a loss after tax amounting to ₦514.9 billion. This figure was recorded in the company’s financial results for the nine months ending 30 September 2024, reflecting a mixed performance. Newsextra24 understands that the loss recorded contrasted with a profit after tax of ₦4.1 …
Read More »President Tinubu Meets UK Foreign Secretary
…To forge new strategic partnership for mutual growth PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the United Kingdom, particularly in areas that impact citizens’ well-being, including arts, culture, trade, and security. The President made these remarks on Friday in Abuja, during a meeting at the …
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