The naira has experienced further depreciation, dropping to 1,740 naira per dollar in the parallel market, down from 1,725 naira on Thursday. Meanwhile, in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, or NAFEM, the naira weakened to 1,678.87 naira per dollar, according to data from the Financial Markets Dealers Quotations Group […]
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The Attorney-General of the Federation says, No Law Prohibits Prosecution Of Minors in Nigeria.
The Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has clarified that no Nigerian law prohibits the prosecution of minors. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, Fagbemi addressed recent concerns following a court order to release around 114 minors and adults who participated in the #EndBadGovernance protests. He emphasized […]
Soludo Commissions 60 Free Shops For Agulu’s Fruit And Vegetable Market
Soludo Commissions 60 Free Shops For Agulu’s Fruit And Vegetable Market In a bid to support local commerce and enhance safety, Governor Charles Soludo has inaugurated the Agulu Solution Arena Fruit and Vegetables Market, a newly constructed facility in the Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. The market provides […]
Force headquarters detain 4 police officers for ‘extorting N10m’ in Bayelsa
The Nigeria Police Force has ordered the detention of four officers accused of extorting 10 million naira from young residents in Bayelsa State. The detained officers identified by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi include Assistant Superintendent of Police Emmanuel Ubong, and Inspectors Nse Okon, Adiewere Collins, and Kuromare […]
SSANU reiterates call for payment of three months withheld salaries
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has renewed its call for the Federal Government to address several outstanding demands, including the payment of three months’ withheld salaries and 50 billion naira in earned allowances. SSANU’s National President, Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim, made this appeal on Friday while speaking to […]
Mrs Soludo Urges Beneficiaries Of FG/IFAD/VCDP Projects, Start – Packs To Maximize Opportunities
The wife of the Governor of Anambra state, Mrs. Nonye Soludo through FG/IFAD/VCDP has handed over projects and starter-packs to youth fabricators and urged beneficiaries to avoid selling equipment but use them to better their lives. Mrs. Soludo made the official handover during the commissioning and handover ceremony in Awka […]
Military Confirms Emergence Of New Terror Group In North-West
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the emergence of a new terror group known as ‘Lukarawas’ in the Northwestern states of Sokoto and Kebbi.Addressing a news conference in Abuja on Thursday, the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, said the new terror group is exacerbating insecurity in the North-West […]
Nigerian Govt Commends Nigerians For Thier endurance In the Face of Hardship.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said that the Federal Government appreciates the endurance of Nigerians on the side effects of economic reforms which he said have started yielding results.Edun stated this on Thursday in Abuja during an interactive session with the Senate […]
FG orders overhaul as TCN fears more breakdowns.
The Minister for Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has ordered the immediate replacement of aged equipment as part of the recommendations to stop the incessant collapse of the national grid. Adelabu assured that the replacement would be achieved in six months. Adelabu also directed the Transmission Company of Nigeria and all other […]
UNINIGER Nursing School Receive 60 Million Naira from Peter Obi.
In his ongoing commitment to investing in critical areas that drive development, health education, and poverty reduction, Mr. Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has donated 50 million Naira to the University on the Niger (UNINIGER), Umunya, at their […]