Nigerian News: Morning Headlines – 21 August 2025
Here is a summary of Nigerian news this morning.
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Black Market Dollar to Naira exchange rate today 21st August, 2025
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1555 and sell at ₦1550 on Wednesday 20th August, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
The inside story: How Arsenal executed the perfect transfer hijack for Eze
North London coup: Arsenal’s £60m masterstroke to snatch Eze from Spurs’ grasp
Century-old tortoises welcome hatchlings at Philadelphia Zoo
Sixteen rare western Santa Cruz tortoise hatchlings born to century-old parents debuted at the Philadelphia Zoo, hailed as a major conservation milestone.
AI and tariffs squeeze job prospects for new graduates
Graduates face rising unemployment as AI adoption and Trump tariffs slow hiring and extend job searches.
Paris residents decry ‘Disneyfication’ of Paris’ Montmartre district
Residents of Paris’ Montmartre district are protesting overtourism, saying their neighborhood has been transformed into a theme park dominated by visitors.
Yoruba leaders move to resolve rift between foremost monarchs
Yoruba elders have launched mediation efforts after a renewed feud between the Alaafin of Oyo and the Ooni of Ife over a disputed chieftaincy title sparked public tension.
The timeless authority of the Ooni of Ife cannot be challenged
Why the Ooni of Ife holds primordial custodianship of Yoruba identity
70,000 Cambodian Buddhist Monks broke their vows of silence to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize
Today, 70,000 Cambodian Buddhist monks are wholeheartedly supportive of our Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Manet, to nominate you for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of your historic contribution in advancing world peace.
Married Ohio teachers killed in North Carolina crash while dropping son at college
Two Cleveland teachers died in a North Carolina crash while dropping their son at college, leaving two children hospitalized.