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
Otukpa is accused of masterminding a sophisticated scam that defrauded a total of 139 Australians, amassing approximately AUD 8,000,000 (about USD 8 million) in the process. Otukpa was taken into custody at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, December 6, 2024, as he arrived from the United States. The operation to arrest … Read more
A trailer has crushed two female students to death and injured several others at the Felele end of the Abuja-Lokoja highway in Kogi state. The tragic incident occurred at about 7 a.m. on Friday, December 13, around the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja Staff Quarters. As reported by Daily Trust, a heavily loaded trailer lost its … Read more
In a heartwarming move, Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has announced a Christmas bonus of ₦150,000 for each state worker. This generous gesture was confirmed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Monday Uzor, in a Facebook post on Thursday. According to Uzor, the workers can expect to receive their bonuses before 1 pm … Read more
A suspected online fraudster, Osang Usie Otukpa, has been arrested for allegedly duping 139 Australians to the tune of $AUD8,000,000 (Eight Million Australian Dollars). The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives arrested Otukpa upon arrival from the United States at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos on Friday, December 6, 2024. Otukpa scammed … Read more
A Nigerian lady has shared her story of transitioning into nursing school, despite already holding a degree in biochemistry and completing her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) service. She shared a video via the TikTok app and it quickly went viral, garnering lots of views and comments from netizens. Lady transitions into nursing school Theodynnny, … Read more
A young man’s romantic evening out with his girlfriend took an unexpected turn, leaving social media users in stitches. The video was shared on the TikTok app and it quickly went viral, triggering lots of comments and reactions from netizens. Man catches girlfriend sipping his drink In a funny video posted by @lesandzee on TikTok, … Read more