Nigeria News

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied reports about withdrawing the licences of Unity Bank and Keystone Bank. NATURENEX reports that a circular, purportedly from the CBN, made rounds on social media, advising all affected customers to withdraw their money from the banks using an automated teller machine (ATM) card or transfer their funds

The Federal government via the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has announced a N1 million bounty on Magnus Okpalannadi, 62, who allegedly raped his three-year-old daughter. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday by the ministry spokesperson, Grace Njoku. Mrs Kennedy-Ohanenye said that the ministry received a report that Mr

In a significant move to bolster food security, Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has sanctioned the release of 2,000 tractors and other vital farming equipment as part of the National Agricultural Mechanization Programme (NAMP). NATURENEX reports that President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this announcement via his X handle,

Colombia stunned Uruguay out of the 2024 Copa America despite playing the entire second half with a man down. From the start of the 2024 Copa America, Uruguay were seen as favourites to win the tournament and they maintained that status until in the semi-finals against Colombia on July 10. During the game at the

The House of Representatives has committed to supporting the victims of the recent fire outbreak at Karu Market in the Federal Capital Territory. Hon. Fredrick Agbedi, Chairman of the House Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, made this commitment on Wednesday during an assessment visit to the market. Leading other committee members, Agbedi

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 10th July, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market?

The Three Lions of England have qualified for a second European Championship final in a row after beating the Netherlands 2-1 earlier today, July 10. From the start of the Euro 2024 semi-final clash between England and the Netherlands to the end of the game, the Three Lions proved to be the better side. However,

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, 10th July, presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. According to details of the meeting shared on X by presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, the council meeting took off with the swearing-in of eight new permanent secretaries. Thereafter, council members congratulated President

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, seems to have taken a jab at his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Fubara, while speaking on Wednesday during a solidarity visit from the people of Ogbakor Etche in Port Harcourt, claimed that his political enemies dance in the media but cry behind the scenes. He said, “Don’t let anybody

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has insisted that the seats of Martin Amaewhule and the other state lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress remain vacant. NATURENEX reports that Fubara made this known during a solidarity visit by opinion leaders, women, and youths of Etche and Omuma Local Government

The Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has justified the decision of President Bola Tinubu to establish a new Ministry of Livestock Development. Speaking on Wednesday while briefing newsmen at the State House after the conclusion of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, Fagbemi narrated that the new Ministry was established