Naira Plummets to N1,770/$ in Parallel Market
The Nigerian Naira continued its downward spiral yesterday, hitting a new low of N1,770 to the US dollar in the parallel market. This represents a significant depreciation from the N1,750 rate recorded just last weekend. The trend isn’t isolated to the parallel market. The Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) also witnessed a decline, with […]
Adesanya Hints at Retirement
Nigeria’s New Zealand-born Israel Adesanya, the charismatic and dominant force in the UFC middleweight division, has recently hinted at the possibility of retirement. While the exact timeline remains unclear, the 35-year-old fighter is undeniably contemplating his future in the sport. Speaking on a podcast, Adesanya acknowledged the physical and mental demands of a decade-long career […]
Super Falcons Drawn to Face Algeria and Three Others in Group B of 2025 WAFCON
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been placed in Group B of the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) set to take place in Morocco next summer. The Nigerian team will face Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana in the group stage of the tournament. In the draw conducted on Friday at the Technical Centre of […]
Ahoada calls for more security presence, commends ex-Rivers CP, Disu
By Mark Lenu The youths of Ahoada in Rivers State have called for more security presence in the area as they commended the past Commissioner of Police in the state, Tunji Disu for his tiredless effort in combating crime and criminality in the area. While apraising the efforts of security agents in the area, […]
NDDC To Boost Food Security In Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Edo States
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has assured farmers in Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Edo States that the Commission will work with them to boost food security in the Niger Delta region. Ogbuku stated this while performing the inaugural harvest of its Rice and Cassava Farmers Empowerment Programme […]
Group Urges President Tinubu To Stop Borrowing, Improve Nigeria’s Earning Potential
A group known as the National Association of Seadogs NAS, has appealed to the federal government to stop borrowing and seek ways to improve Nigeria’s earning potential. In a statement by the group’s Captain, Dr Joseph Oteri and the ‘second mate’, Chief Bart Akelemor, NAS expressed worry over the recent $2.209bn dollar external borrowing request […]