Fubara returns after two weeks vacation
The suspended Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has returned after spending two weeks on vacation overseas.
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Geneith Pharmaceuticals unveils portal to tackle malaria
Geneith Pharmaceuticals has launched an online portal for secondary and tertiary students across Nigeria to participate in a national health competition aimed at combating malaria.
Paris FC returns to Ligue 1 after 46 years
Paris FC secured promotion to Ligue 1 after a 1-1 draw against Martigues on Friday, ending a 46-year absence from the French top flight.
Natasha denies allegations, responds to US-based activist
“The content of the livestream including the voice effect credited to me are entirely untrue, and most manipulated to serve Sandra Duru’s ulterior motive of playing the script of Senator Godswill Akpabio.”
Historic Shift: Federal Colleges of Education to grant Bachelor’s degrees
The Dual Mandate addresses multiple challenges simultaneously, including curbing declining enrolment…
Food prices in Nigeria this week: rice, beans, tomatoes, and more
As of early May 2025, food prices in Nigeria have shown a mix of reductions and increases, offering some relief to consumers while highlighting ongoing challenges in the agricultural sector.
Meta says it may shut down Facebook in Nigeria due to heavy fines
Meta has warned it may shut down Facebook and Instagram in Nigeria, citing “unrealistic” regulatory demands and over $290 million in fines imposed by Nigerian authorities.
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Fuel price hike looms as petrol import costs outstrip retail rates
According to the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN), the landing cost of imported petrol rose to ₦872 per litre on April 28 before dipping slightly to ₦868 on April 29.
FBI, DEA seek 90 more days to probe Tinubu’s alleged drug case records
“Defendants provide no rationale whatsoever as to why their search for documents should take 90 days.”
Black Market Dollar to Naira exchange rate today 2nd May 2025
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1602 and sell at ₦1610 on Thursday 1st May, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).