PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s plan to ensure that, companies engaged in mineral exploration prioritise the health and safety of Nigerians and the host communities. The President stated this, while receiving a presentation titled, ‘Harnessing the Mining Industry for Enhanced National Security and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria …
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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 8th August, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …
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Suspected bandits have killed a woman identified as Shoni Michael, in Kikyau village, Mangu Local Government Area in Plateau State. Newsextra24 learnt that the incident happened on Wednesday evening while the victims were cooking food in their house in the Mangu community. The gunmen killed the woman on the spot while her …
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TAKE It Back Movement, one of the key organizers of the EndBadGovernance nationwide protest, has scheduled Saturday for a one-million-man protest in all the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja. Mr Sanyaolu Juwon, National Coordinator of the movement, stated this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. …
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THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said details of only 44,687 out of 80,410 expected party agents for Edo governorship election were submitted on its dedicated portal, by the July 30 deadline. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, by Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and …
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THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has demanded a refund of N4.71tn from the Federal Government to settle outstanding debts used to import Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, into the country. The claim was listed as “Exchange rate differential on PMS and other joint venture taxes” on petrol products …
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A United Arab Emirate based Company, Agrico Agbe has lodged extortion claims with the Central Bank of Nigeria against Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, a subsidiary of Ecobank specialized in recovery of funds. The letter claiming extortion by the UAE-based company dated 26th July, 2024 which was signed by Patience Onu titled: …
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THE Kano State Government has filed a fresh fraud charge against the immediate past governor of the state Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, his Commissioner for Local Government, Murtala Garo and two others. According to the charge sheet, Garo, Lamin Sani and Muhammad Takai were charged with criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of …
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THE African continent is poised to declare a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) as the Mpox (Monkeypox) outbreak continues to spread across many countries. Dr Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC), said this during a webinar on Thursday on the Monkeypox outbreak situation …
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THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has sent some demands to the federal government regarding the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. The NLC demands were contained in a communique signed by its president, Joe Ajaero and General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja and issued after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Wednesday. The labour union demanded a reversal of …
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