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Dollar to Naira Today, October 25, 2026: Naira Weakens to ₦1,361.84 at NFEM as Black Market Sells Near ₦1,385
The naira goes into the new week on the back foot. After more than three weeks of near-flat trading, the currency lost ground on Thursday and Friday, and the dollar…
Tacha Wants BBNaija to Take a Break: What Has Changed?
Sometimes, the biggest question facing a successful brand is not how to grow bigger, but…
Davido and Burna Boy Reconcile? Reported Encounter Sparks Speculation
Davido and Burna Boy have had a complicated relationship, moving from friendship and musical collaborations…
Kunle Afod at 52: How He Has Helped Nollywood Veterans and Rising Stars
Some gestures are remembered long after the moment has passed. A visit, an unexpected gift…
Tope Alabi’s Legal Warning: What Triggered the Notice?
Sometimes, a public figure can remain silent through several rounds of criticism, questions and online…
Osun Mothers Turn to Contraceptive Implants to Prevent Schoolgirl Pregnancies
“It is now common,” says Akinlade Olalekan, a 32-year-old secondary school teacher.…
2027 election: INEC and AI deployment — a laudable move or a troubling sign
Recently, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it may deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor and authenticate election results…
Ethnoreligious killings: Group accuses Amnesty Int. of double standards in violence promotion across Nigeria
The Centre for African Liberation And Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has accused Amnesty International of double standards, taking sides with a…
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: 4 Battles That Will Decide El Clásico at Camp Nou
Barcelona vs Real Madrid kicks off tonight at the Spotify Camp Nou, and the league table has already set the…
Nine stars who never made the Ballon d’Or top three despite stellar careers
Several celebrated footballers have enjoyed trophy-laden careers, delivered decisive performances on the biggest stages and earned recognition among the world’s…
Champions League Table After Matchday 3: PSG Top as Villa, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Betis Stay Perfect
The Champions League table has a familiar name on top and a crowded field just behind. After Matchday 3 of…
Salah Joins Kane, Pedro and Gakpo in Rare UEFA Scoring Feat
Mohamed Salah has joined a select group of footballers to have scored in the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and…
What Is El Niño and How Does It Affect Nigerians? Heat, Rainfall, Food Prices and Health Risks
A weather pattern that starts in the Pacific Ocean, thousands of kilometres from Lagos, Kano or Port Harcourt, is now one of the biggest climate stories in the world. El…
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs iPhone Duo: Price, Specs, Cameras, Battery and Which Foldable to Buy
Apple has finally joined the foldable race, and the first thing buyers want to know is how its phone measures up against the one Samsung has been selling since August.…
Shop and Office Rent in Nigeria: 2026 Prices by City
Finding a suitable shop or office has become an important financial decision for business owners planning to establish a new venture or expand an existing one in Nigeria. The amount…
BOI–iDICE Loan 2026: How Nigerian Creative Businesses Can Apply
Nigerian film producers, music entrepreneurs, fashion designers and other creative business owners seeking funds to expand their operations have a financing opportunity worth examining in 2026. Access to equipment, production…
How Four Nigerians allegedly defrauded more than 70 American Businesses of $6 Million
More than 70 American businesses were allegedly caught in a fraud operation that investigators say involved deceptive emails, fraudulent bank transfers and networks of accounts used to receive money. The…
October 25 in History: How 4 Young Nigerians Hijacked Nigeria Airways Flight for MKO Abiola
On October 25, 1993, four young Nigerians hijacked a Nigeria Airways flight from Lagos to Abuja and diverted it to Niamey, Niger Republic. The aircraft, Flight WT470, an Airbus A310,…
Kogi: Police officer commits suicide after killing his police girlfriend
Tragedy struck in the Ajaokuta area of Kogi State on Friday after an officer of the Nigerian police shot dead his girlfriend before proceeding to take his own life. The…
Shamonda virus: What Nigerians need to know about the infection
France has reported the first known human case of the Shamonda virus (SHAV), following the death of a severely immunocompromised patient in early October, raising questions about the infection’s origins, symptoms…
E-commerce: 5 Ways Nigerian Delivery Handlers Steal or Swap Parcels
The growing reliance on e-commerce platforms and interstate courier services in Nigeria has made parcel delivery convenient, but concerns over missing goods, tampered packages, and disputed deliveries continue to trouble…
October 24 in Nigerian History: Chief Lamidi Adedibu, Strongman of Ibadan Politics Was Born
On October 24, 1927, one of Nigeria's most influential political figures, Chief Lamidi Ariyibi Akanji Adedibu, was born at Oja-Oba, Ibadan. He was born into the Olupoyi chieftaincy ruling house…
Proposed New LGAs in Nigeria 2026: Full State-by-State List
Communities across Nigeria are seeking new local government areas, with proposals covering states in all 6 geopolitical zones. From Adamawa and Kogi to Imo, Ogun, Lagos, Bayelsa and Rivers, the…
Nollywood in Tears: 15 Celebrity Tributes to Francis Duru that will break your heart
Francis Duru's death has left Nollywood mourning one of its familiar faces, with colleagues, filmmakers and fellow actors sharing emotional tributes across social media on Friday, October 23, 2026. From…
State Police Bill: Full List of 24 States That Approved It
More states have ratified the bill, which seeks to give subnational governments more authority, control, and responsibility over security matters within their domains as Nigeria moves to restructure and decentralise…
Kanayo O Kanayo, Rita Edochie, Uche Ogbodo, others mourn Francis Duru’s death
There are moments when even people who have spent years around one another struggle to find the right words. That was the mood across Nollywood on Friday, October 23, as…
DON'T MISS THE BUZZ
Tacha Wants BBNaija to Take a Break: What Has Changed?
Sometimes, the biggest question facing a successful brand is not how to grow bigger, but…
Davido and Burna Boy Reconcile? Reported Encounter Sparks Speculation
Davido and Burna Boy have had a complicated relationship, moving from friendship and musical collaborations…
How Four Nigerians allegedly defrauded more than 70 American Businesses of $6 Million
More than 70 American businesses were allegedly caught in a fraud operation that investigators say…
October 25 in History: How 4 Young Nigerians Hijacked Nigeria Airways Flight for MKO Abiola
On October 25, 1993, four young Nigerians hijacked a Nigeria Airways flight from Lagos to…
Kogi: Police officer commits suicide after killing his police girlfriend
Tragedy struck in the Ajaokuta area of Kogi State on Friday after an officer of…
Kunle Afod at 52: How He Has Helped Nollywood Veterans and Rising Stars
Some gestures are remembered long after the moment has passed. A visit, an unexpected gift…
Shop and Office Rent in Nigeria: 2026 Prices by City
Finding a suitable shop or office has become an important financial decision for business owners…
Meet UNILORIN’s 2026 best graduand with a perfect 5.00 CGPA
For University of Ilorin graduate, Francis Olusegun, graduating with a perfect 5.00 Cumulative Grade Point…
Ebola: Symptoms, Transmission and How Nigeria Contained the 2014 Outbreak
Nigeria’s confirmation of a new Ebola virus disease case has renewed attention on the potentially…
2027 Election: INEC Voter Register Controversy Explained
And if INEC continues to show an unsettling willingness to desecrate and thwart whatever is…
E-commerce: 5 Ways Nigerian Delivery Handlers Steal or Swap Parcels
The growing reliance on e-commerce platforms and interstate courier services in Nigeria has made parcel…
October 24 in Nigerian History: Chief Lamidi Adedibu, Strongman of Ibadan Politics Was Born
On October 24, 1927, one of Nigeria's most influential political figures, Chief Lamidi Ariyibi Akanji…
Tope Alabi’s Legal Warning: What Triggered the Notice?
Sometimes, a public figure can remain silent through several rounds of criticism, questions and online…
Proposed New LGAs in Nigeria 2026: Full State-by-State List
Communities across Nigeria are seeking new local government areas, with proposals covering states in all…
Nollywood in Tears: 15 Celebrity Tributes to Francis Duru that will break your heart
Francis Duru's death has left Nollywood mourning one of its familiar faces, with colleagues, filmmakers…
State Police Bill: Full List of 24 States That Approved It
More states have ratified the bill, which seeks to give subnational governments more authority, control,…
Kanayo O Kanayo, Rita Edochie, Uche Ogbodo, others mourn Francis Duru’s death
There are moments when even people who have spent years around one another struggle to…
Future Awards Africa 2026 Nominees: Full List
The Future Awards Africa 2026 has unveiled a list of nominees spanning music, sports, acting,…
October 23 in History: Nigeria’s First Lady, Chief (Mrs) Stella Obasanjo Dies
On October 23, 2005, Nigeria's First Lady, Chief (Mrs) Stella Obasanjo died. Mrs. Obasanjo, 59,…
Dollar to Naira Today, October 23, 2026: NFEM, CBN and Black Market Rates
The dollar to naira rate opened Friday, October 23, 2026, with the naira holding steady…
Tom Skerritt Dies at 93: Life and Career of the “Alien” and “Top Gun” Star
Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who spent more than six decades playing the steady, dry-humoured…
Shamonda Virus: First Human Case in France, Plus Symptoms, Spread and Risks
The Shamonda virus has infected a human being for the first time on record, and…
Nollywood Veteran Francis Duru Dies at 57
Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57 following a brief…
Omah Lay, Broda Shaggi and Other Celebrities: Injury Updates
An unexpected injury can interrupt an entertainer's career in a matter of seconds, leaving fans…