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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 near ₦1,331 at the official window. The parallel market was quoting between ₦1,375 and ₦1,390…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
PSG vs Barcelona 4-2: How Luis Enrique’s Side Ended Hansi Flick’s Perfect Start in Paris
Barcelona arrived in Paris with 11 wins from 11 games and left with their first defeat of the 2026/27 season.…
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi B.O.A.T. Poll: Ronaldo’s 2008 Season Leads All-Time Ballon d’Or Vote With 62%
Cristiano Ronaldo has opened a commanding lead over Lionel Messi in the first Ballon d’Or of All Time fan vote,…
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 the case comes from France. Until this week, scientists had only ever tied the midge-borne…
Lagos Health Insurance Scheme: Eligibility, Coverage and How to Apply
A hospital visit can quickly become a financial burden for a family, particularly when treatment involves laboratory tests, prescribed medicines, specialist consultations or an unexpected admission. For many Lagos residents,…
Ebola in Nigeria: Virus Strain, Patient Condition and Uganda’s Reaction
On Tuesday, Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case in over a decade. The case is recorded in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A woman who arrived in Nigeria on October…
Is Tizaro Injection Worth The Try For Weight Loss?
If you have been researching weight loss injections in Nigeria, chances are you have come across Tizaro. For some Nigerians, the interest comes down to affordability. Others want to understand…
FULL LIST: 24 states ratify State Police as bill gets 2/3rd needed to become law
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…
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, died in a private hospital in Marbella, Spain, from complications arising from cosmetic surgery. According…
Nollywood Veteran Francis Duru Dies at 57
Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness. The actor's family announced his death in a statement shared on his verified Instagram…
Tems’ ‘What You Need’ Hits 30 Weeks on Billboard Hot 100
Some songs arrive loudly. They dominate the moment, fill playlists, take over radio and seem impossible to escape. Others take a quieter route. They linger, find their audience slowly and,…
Broda Shaggi: Stray bullet, surgeries, fear of losing his leg, other revelations from his 7-month absence
For months, questions followed every mention of his name. Where was Broda Shaggi? Why had one of Nigeria’s most active skitmakers suddenly gone quiet? And what had happened during the…
How much of Nigeria’s Listed Corporate Wealth is controlled by Billionaires? A breakdown of major Shareholding
Nigeria's richest businessmen have built fortunes across cement production, banking, telecommunications, food manufacturing and the energy sector, with some of their most valuable investments tied to companies whose shares are…
Nigeria’s Entertainment Tax Incentives: What Creatives Need to Know
Nigeria's entertainment industry generates income from music streaming, concerts, film production, television programmes, advertising, distribution and publishing, while businesses across these sectors continue to invest in equipment, production facilities and…
Laide Bakare and Eniola Badmus’ Feud: What Really Happened?
One enduring feature of Nollywood is rifts and squabbles among actors and actresses. In recent days, two actresses, Laide Bakare and Eniola Badmus, have been at daggers drawn, reigniting their…
October 22 in History: How Nigerian Army reportedly Killed over 200 Civilians in Benue
On October 22, 2001, hundreds of unarmed civilians feared dead as troops of the Nigerian Army launched a full-scale retaliatory campaign across Tiv communities in Benue State. The operation, which…
NAFDAC Fake Products Alert: 8 States Where Unsafe Goods Were Found
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has stepped up its nationwide crackdown on counterfeit goods, falsified medicines, expired pharmaceuticals, and prohibited alcoholic beverages, with recent…
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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…
Ogun Gas Emissions: Over 100 Students Hospitalised as Schools Shut
In Ogun State, an emission of toxic gaseous substances has left over 100 students hospitalised…
Tems’ ‘What You Need’ Hits 30 Weeks on Billboard Hot 100
Some songs arrive loudly. They dominate the moment, fill playlists, take over radio and seem…
Nigeria’s Entertainment Tax Incentives: What Creatives Need to Know
Nigeria's entertainment industry generates income from music streaming, concerts, film production, television programmes, advertising, distribution…
Laide Bakare and Eniola Badmus’ Feud: What Really Happened?
One enduring feature of Nollywood is rifts and squabbles among actors and actresses. In recent…
October 22 in History: How Nigerian Army reportedly Killed over 200 Civilians in Benue
On October 22, 2001, hundreds of unarmed civilians feared dead as troops of the Nigerian…
Dollar to Naira Today, October 22, 2026: NFEM Rate at ₦1,333, Black Market Near ₦1,380
The naira starts Thursday where it has spent most of October, close to ₦1,334 at…
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…
Ebola in Nigeria: Virus Strain, Patient Condition and Uganda’s Reaction
On Tuesday, Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case in over a decade. The case is…
The Silent Extinction of N5, N10, N20 Notes And Its Worrisome Economic Impacts
For months now, a silent financial revolution has been unfolding in the Nigerian market. The…
Is Tizaro Injection Worth The Try For Weight Loss?
If you have been researching weight loss injections in Nigeria, chances are you have come…
NAFDAC Fake Products Alert: 8 States Where Unsafe Goods Were Found
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has stepped up its…
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…
What to Know Before Trying a Progressive Jackpot
Progressive jackpots add a prize pool to casino play, with amounts that can grow or…
New Telecom Operators in Nigeria: Alternatives to MTN, Airtel, Glo and T2
Nigeria’s telecommunications market is entering a new phase, with companies that once operated outside the…
Nollywood Royalty Gets Together: Viral Video of Pete Edochie and Sola Sobowale Captured by Instagram User
Toyin Abraham filmed the unscripted encounter between Pete Edochie and Sola Sobowale, two of Nollywood…
52 & still unforgettable: 10 Nse Ikpe-Etim characters Nollywood cannot easily forget
There are some faces that become familiar long before audiences learn the names behind them.…
Unusual driving offences and lesser known rules that could land Nigerian Motorists in trouble
A motorist can spend years driving on Nigerian roads, renewing vehicle documents, buying fuel, and…
What Dangote’s appearance on Isbae U’s ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ could reveal about his life and Business Empires
Aliko Dangote is accustomed to conversations about business, industrial development and his position among Africa's…