Abuja: The Naira appreciated in the official market on Friday, trading at N1,492.49 against the Dollar. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) website showed the Naira gained N6.57. This marks a 0.44 percent increase compared to Thursday, Feb. 27, when it closed at N1,499.07 to the Dollar. The local currency ended Wednesday’s trading […]
Month: March 2025
Ramadan: First Lady Urges Muslims to Pray for Nigeria
Abuja: The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Muslim faithful in Nigeria to use the 2025 Ramadan period to show love and pray for the country. She expressed her hopes for peace, joy, and spiritual fulfillment for all during this blessed month. The First Lady encouraged everyone to remember the nation in their […]
UN Chief Calls for Peace and Unity as Ramadan Begins
New York: UN Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres has called for compassion, empathy, and generosity during Ramadan, urging people everywhere to embrace common humanity and work towards a more just and peaceful world. Guterres made the call in a message as Muslims around the world begin the Holy Month of Ramadan. “In this Holy Month, let us […]
Sanwo-Olu Calls for Sacrifice and Unity as Ramadan Begins
Lagos: The Governor of Lagos State, Sanwo-Olu, has called on Muslims to embrace sacrifice and self-denial as they commence the Holy Month of Ramadan. He imparted this message during the Special Pre-Ramadan Prayer organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs at the State House in Alausa, Ikeja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the event […]
Tinubu Awarded ‘Otuekong’ Title by Akwa Ibom Traditional Rulers
Lagos: The Akwa Ibom State Council of Traditional Rulers has conferred President Bola Tinubu with the highest traditional title of ‘Otuekong,’ Commander-in-Chief of Akwa Ibom. The President received the title at the State House, Abuja from Nteyin Solomon Etuk, President General of Okuibom Ibibio III. Gov. Umo Eno led a 104-member delegation to the State […]