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Dollar-to-Naira exchange rate today, October 23, 2026: Naira records massive depreciation against USD
The naira recorded a massive depreciation against the United States dollar on Friday, ending the week on a negative note. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the naira weakened significantly to N1,361.84 per dollar on Friday, from N1,344.40 recorded on Thursda...
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NPFL: Ejogharado credits Head Coach Uzoho for Kun Khalifat's revival
Kun Khalifat forward Ejogharado Ediri has hailed technical adviser and head coach Obinna Uzoho for the team's improved performance in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Owerri-based club have recorded two wins, one draw and one defeat in their last four league matches...
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2027: Tinubu deserves second term to consolidate reforms — APC chieftain
An All Progressives Congress chieftain, Banwo Mayowa, has called for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, urging Nigerians to support policy continuity and allow his administration to consolidate its economic reforms and infrastructure projects. Mayowa, a former member of...
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Nigeria’s first Ebola case ‘highly similar’ to Kenyan one – Minister
Genomic tests have shown that the Ebola virus found in Nigeria’s first case resembles that of the first case recorded in Kenya earlier this month, Nigeria’s health minister said Friday. Nigeria announced its first Ebola case on Tuesday, the wife of a staff member at Switzerland’s...
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FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Flamingos stun North Korea, reach Round of 16
The Nigerian girls, coached by Akeem Busari, produced an outstanding performance to overcome the two-time defending champions The post FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Flamingos stun North Korea, reach Round of 16 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Involve us in tackling Ebola, other diseases - Pharmacists urge FG, States
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, has called on President Bola Tinubu and state governors to involve community pharmacists in efforts to contain the spread of Ebola and other infectious diseases in the country. The association made the call in reaction to...
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JUST IN: Nigeria’s Ebola strain closely related to Kenya case — Minister
Nigeria’s Health Minister says the country’s confirmed Ebola strain is closely related to a case in Kenya, based on genomic analysis, but no direct link is Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-nigerias-ebola-strain-closely-related-to-kenya-case-minister/...
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2027: Represent Nigeria in 2028 Olympics - Lere Olayinka reacts to Makinde's 'jump' comment
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike's Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, has mocked the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde over his recent "jump" comment in Akure, Ondo Sta...
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Xenophobia: FG condemns attacks, evacuates 114 more Nigerians from South Africa
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Government has condemned xenophobic and Afrophobic hostilities against Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa, as it evacuated another 114 distressed citizens from the country. In a statement on Friday evening, the latest batch o...
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2027: Kwankwaso pledges jobs, security, education as Obi misses Plateau meeting
Rabiu Kwankwaso says a Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) government led by Peter Obi, would prioritise security, education, agriculture and job creation if elected The post 2027: Kwankwaso pledges jobs, security, education as Obi misses Plateau meeting appeared first on Premium T...
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Lekki Gardens spent its money on something it couldn't sell
Lekki Gardens spent its money on something it couldn't sell. Fifteen years later, it is still doing it. That is exactly why the houses keep selling. It is about fifteen years ago. A young developer has land in Ajah, plans for a couple of hundred homes, and almost no track record....
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2027: You’ll win Benue by landslide – Onjeh tells Obi
The 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Benue South Senatorial Candidate, Comrade Daniel Onjeh, has told the party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, that he expects him to win Benue State by a landslide in the 2027 presidential election. Onjeh said this when he led a del...