UNICEF: Nigeria now Africa’s capital of child malnutrition
Nigeria has overtaken war-torn Sudan as Africa’s epicentre of child malnutrition, with 600,000 children suffering acute hunger, according to UNICEF.
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Black Market Dollar to Naira exchange rate today 6th May 2025
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1590 and sell at ₦1598 on Monday 5th May, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Analysis of the 2025 UTME (JAMB) results
Lower scores were observed, with 488,197 students scoring between 140 and 159, and 57,419 students falling within the 120 to 139 range.
Tinubu: I was overwhelmed, almost ran away during my early days in office
Tinubu, however, maintained that his administration’s difficult economic decisions are now beginning to yield positive results.
President Tinubu approves “Nigeria First Policy”
Moving ahead, priority will be given to Nigerian industries in all procurement activities. In cases where local supply is insufficient, contracts will be designed to enhance local capacity.
Hegseth demands 20% reduction in Pentagon’s senior generals
Hegseth has previously argued that the military has too many senior officers.
FG prohibits purchase of foreign goods when local options are available
“This is a major shift in government policy. It puts Nigeria—not foreign companies, not imports—at the heart of our national development,” Idris said.
Expect higher electricity tariffs soon – FG tells Nigerians
‘We have to understand that our economy cannot sustain subsidies indefinitely’
Dangote: Cabals still sabotaging my refinery
Dangote alleged that powerful groups benefiting from Nigeria’s previous petrol subsidy regime are behind efforts to sabotage the 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery.
Black Market Dollar to Naira exchange rate today 5th May 2025
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1595 and sell at ₦1600 on Sunday 4th May, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).