Nigeria

CHRISTMAS

Nigeria Confirms Christmas and New Year Holidays

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared three upcoming public holidays. Specifically, Thursday, December ...

BENIN

Nigerian Jets Stop Benin Coup

President of Benin, Patrice Talon, met with his cabinet ministers on Monday evening. This was ...

grants

UK Unveils £12.4m Grant for Nigeria

The United Kingdom has officially launched two major economic intervention programs in Nigeria. These initiatives ...

Nigeria presidential jet

Nigeria Presidential Jet Withdrawn From Sale as U.S. Firm Ends Listing

A United States-based brokerage has officially removed the Nigeria presidential jet from its sales inventory. ...

Christopher Musa confirmed

Christopher Musa Confirmed: Tinubu Hails Senate for Swift Action on Defence Portfolio

President Bola Tinubu has publicly lauded the legislative branch for its speed. On Wednesday, the ...

US Congress

US Congress to Probe Alleged Persecution of Christians in Nigeria

The United States House Appropriations Committee will lead a joint congressional briefing on Tuesday. The ...

ECOWAS ID

Nigeria Unveils ECOWAS ID for Passport-Free Travel

The Federal Government has officially launched the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC). This digital ...

EMERGENCY

Kidnapping Crisis: Tinubu Declares National Emergency

Confronted by a deteriorating kidnapping crisis, President Bola Tinubu has ordered a massive overhaul of ...

ARMY

Army Releases Shortlist for SSC 49/2026: Check Venue & Requirements

The Nigerian Army has officially released the list of successful candidates for the Short Service ...

STUDENTS

Mass Escape: 50 Students Flee Captivity

A glimmer of hope has emerged from the dense forests of north-central Nigeria. Fifty young ...

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Today in History

A signature is called a John Hancock because he signed the Declaration of Independence. Only 2 people signed the declaration of independence on July 4. The Last person signed 2 years later.

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AM Armenian Dram366.2034
GH Ghana Cedi11.7476
GM Gambian Dalasi73.9795
GN Guinea Franc8,784.58
NG Nigerian Naira₦1,362.59
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