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Tinubu mourns Prof. Humphrey Nwosu
President Bola Tinubu commiserates with the family, friends and associates of Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, a former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), who died in a U.S. hospital…
CBN Confirms Old Naira Notes Will Remain Legal Tender Indefinitely, Rejects December…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that it has no plans to discontinue the circulation of old N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes by December 31, 2024.
This statement comes as…
Naira Declines to N1,739 per Dollar in Parallel Market
The Naira has depreciated to N1,739 per dollar in the parallel market, down from N1,735 per dollar recorded on Wednesday.
According to data from FMDQ, the Naira saw some gains in the…
Anambra APC Leaders Condemn Bianca Ojukwu’s Ministerial Appointment as…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Anambra State have strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to appoint Bianca Ojukwu, a prominent All Progressives Grand Alliance…
Ayra Starr Announced as New Face of Infinix HOT Series
Infinix, a tech brand renowned for its appeal to young audiences, has officially named African music sensation Ayra Starr as the face of its HOT Series.
The announcement on Thursday…
NSCDC, SON Raid Illegal Agrochemical Factories in Gombe
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in collaboration with the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), conducted a raid on two illegal agrochemical factories in Gombe State…
Eight Feared Dead in Rivers Helicopter Crash as Search Efforts Continue
A helicopter crash in Rivers State on Tuesday has left eight people feared dead, including six oil workers and two crew members. The helicopter, owned by Eastwind Aviation, was en route to…
Reps Urge CBN to Withdraw Old Naira Notes, Circulate New Ones
The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to begin the gradual withdrawal of old Naira notes while ensuring the availability of new N200, N500, and N1,000…
Startup Launches Subsidised Rice Sale at N45,000 for 50kg Bag
Nigerian startup Egoras has launched the sale of subsidised locally produced Ella Parboiled Rice at N45,000 per 50kg bag, aiming to ease the burden of rising food prices on households.
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Grain Storage: Expert Warns Farmers Against Harmful Pesticides Use
A Gombe-based agronomist, Dr. Joseph Kaltungo, has cautioned farmers against using harmful pesticides in grain preservation, urging them to adopt safer alternatives.
In an interview with…