A man in the Ijoka area of Akure, Ondo State, has died after setting himself and his estranged wife on fire during a domestic dispute. Naija News gathered that the incident, which occurred on Friday, left the man dead while his wife is currently receiving treatment for severe burns. The Punch disclosed that the couple, … Read more
Fire has gutted the Christ Apostolic Church in Wisdom Estate, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday night, December 13. It was gathered that several worshippers were trapped during the Friday vigil programme. As reported by Vanguard, the fire incident occurred around 9:30 pm on Olohunda Road, Lagelu local government area of Oyo state. Eyewitnesses reported that … Read more
A devastating fire consumed a parish of the Christ Apostolic Church in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday night, reportedly trapping several worshippers inside. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. at the church located at Wisdom Estate, Road 1G, Olohunda Road, in the Lagelu Local Government Area of the state. Eyewitnesses told Punch on Saturday morning … Read more
The Christ Apostolic Church in Ibadan, Oyo State was on Friday night engulfed by a fire outbreak. It was gathered that the fire incident occurred during the church’s night vigil trapping several worshippers in the building. Sources around the location said the fire started at about 9.30 pm at the church located in Wisdom Estate, … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has banned the use of firecrackers and knockouts in the capital city during Christmas celebrations. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, said the ban was to ensure the safety of all residents. A statement from the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, stated that the ban … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has slightly adjusted the exchange rate for customs duty for clearing goods at the ports as naira improved against the US dollar. New data from the trade portal showed that the customs exchange rate was reduced to N1532.7/$ as of Saturday, December 14, 2024. The new exchange rate represents … Read more
The price of a bag of beans, one of Nigeria’s most consumed staples, has significantly reduced in Lagos. A 100kg bag of beans sold for as much as N150,000 for months due to a supply shortage. However, prices have now eased, with the same bag selling for N100,000 to N120,000 depending on the species. Vanguard … Read more
Nigerians have been assured that there are no plans to withdraw the old N1,000; N500 and N200 notes from circulation. This clarification was made by the Central Bank of Nigeria on Friday, December 13. According to the CBN, the claim that the apex bank was planning to withdraw these notes is unfounded. The CBN further … Read more
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 13th December, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? … Read more
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday, 14th December, 2024 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that all versions of the naira, including the old and new designs of ₦1000, ₦500, and ₦200 denominations, as well as the commemorative and previous designs … Read more