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Dollar to Naira Today, October 12, 2026: NFEM Holds Near ₦1,332 While Black Market Quotes ₦1,380
The dollar to naira rate opened the week with little drama. The dollar traded at about ₦1,332.49 at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), while the parallel market quoted roughly…
Hanks Anuku and other Nigerian Celebrities who became Pastors or announced New Ministries in 2026
Nollywood has given Nigerians some of their most memorable screen characters, but the lives of…
Regina Daniels’ Wheelchair Revelation: Celebrity reactions and resurfaced prophecy unpacked
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has drawn renewed attention after revealing that she spent several months…
How Nigerian Creatives can access Entertainment Industry Markets and meet Investors in 2026
Nigeria’s entertainment industry has created opportunities for musicians, filmmakers, actors, fashion designers, content creators and…
2027 Grammy submissions: Asake and Seun Kuti’s category targets, foreign entries and the rules before nominations
The road to the 2027 Grammy Awards has reached a stage where the names attached…
Osun Mothers Turn to Contraceptive Implants to Prevent Schoolgirl Pregnancies
“It is now common,” says Akinlade Olalekan, a 32-year-old secondary school teacher.…
Nigeria, the United States, and a questionable mining investment deal
The deal looked like what Nigeria needs to tap into the enormous opportunities in the mining sector, fully harness and…
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…
Mbappe FIFA Transfer Regulations Explained: What Is the Protected Period and Could He Be Banned?
Talk of a Real Madrid exit has put the Mbappe FIFA transfer regulations and the protected period in the spotlight.…
Portuguese Federation Suspends Cristiano Ronaldo: Why the FPF Opened a Disciplinary Investigation
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo and opened disciplinary proceedings against him. It follows his sudden exit…
Liverpool vs Man City: Kick-Off Time, TV Channel, Live Stream, Team News and Predicted Lineups
Liverpool vs Man City is the Premier League’s biggest game of the weekend. Anfield hosts it this Sunday, 11 October…
Premier League Fixtures This Weekend: Matchweek 6 Schedule, Kick-Off Times, TV Channels and What to Expect
The Premier League is back after a three-week gap for international fixtures, and the Premier League fixtures this weekend make…
The Long Search to Understand The Human Condition
Humans have spent thousands of years asking the same question: what is the origin of our conflicted human condition? We have always known that something is not quite right with…
How pensioners can register for PTAD’s health insurance scheme
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate has opened registration for its health benefit programme for eligible Federal Defined Benefits Scheme pensioners. The programme allows qualifying pensioners to enrol for healthcare services…
HEALTH ALERT: Study links ultra-processed foods to higher disease, death risks
Greater consumption of ultra-processed foods has been associated with increased risks of several health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes and death from any cause, according to a new…
How Nigerian Business owners can apply for 2026 ProMoat Drawbridge ₦1.5m Grant
For Nigerian business owners looking for funding before the end of 2026, one opportunity currently open could put up to ₦1 million directly into a qualifying business, without requiring the…
JUST IN: CJN Kekere-Ekun swears in 68 new SANs
Sixty-eight legal practitioners have been elevated to Senior Advocate of Nigeria, a coveted and prestigious rank in the nation's judicial system. The decorated and illustrious lawyers were sworn in as…
October 12 in Nigerian History: CBN introduced N1000 Banknote Under Soludo
On October 12, 2005, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) officially put the One Thousand Naira (N1,000) banknote into circulation for the first time in the history of the nation. …
NYSC, perennial abductions, and the need for a reset
To reduce the risk of exposing prospective corps members to the rigours of long-distance road trips and the country's deepening security crisis, the federal government approved a new National Youth…
October 11 in Nigerian History: Chief S.L Akintola Declared Winner of Western Region Election
On Monday, October 11, 1965, Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola was declared winner of the Western Region parliamentary election. It was learned that the Electoral Commission announced that Akintola's Nigerian National…
2027 election: Names, parties of governorship candidates in every state
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of gubernatorial candidates for the 2027 general elections. The electoral umpire published the list on its website on Saturday,…
Regina Daniels’ 25th birthday revelation: From strange pain to wheelchair, a new home & healing journey
For Regina Daniels, turning 25 was more than a birthday celebration. On Friday, October 10, 2026, the Nollywood actress marked her 25th birthday by opening up about a difficult period…
New Community Development Programmes with financial benefits in Lagos
Lagos residents searching for financial assistance, business funding or support from their local councils have several government initiatives worth examining, with recent empowerment announcements bringing attention to opportunities available at…
Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts: Meet the Five Filmmakers Competing for the $20,000
Nigeria’s documentary filmmaking scene has brought 5 filmmakers into the final stage of a competition offering a $20,000 prize, with each finalist arriving through a different story, subject and creative…
2027 Grammy submissions: Asake, Tems & Seun Kuti in the race for nominations
The race for the 2027 Grammy Awards is beginning to take shape, with Nigerian music once again looking to make its mark on one of the world’s biggest music stages.…
Pete Edochie’s favourite African Novel and 3 other Literary Classics that deserve a place in the ongoing debate
African literature has produced books that cross borders, preserve history and introduce readers to societies whose experiences deserve to be understood in their own words. Yet, among the many celebrated…
DON'T MISS THE BUZZ
October 12 in Nigerian History: CBN introduced N1000 Banknote Under Soludo
On October 12, 2005, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) officially put the One Thousand…
Jennifer Meyer Marries Geoffrey Ogunlesi in Hawaii With Ex-Husband Tobey Maguire Officiating
Jennifer Meyer has a new husband, and her first one had the best seat in…
Dollar to Naira Today, October 12, 2026: NFEM Holds Near ₦1,332 While Black Market Quotes ₦1,380
The dollar to naira rate opened the week with little drama. The dollar traded at…
The Long Search to Understand The Human Condition
Humans have spent thousands of years asking the same question: what is the origin of…
How Nigerian Creatives can access Entertainment Industry Markets and meet Investors in 2026
Nigeria’s entertainment industry has created opportunities for musicians, filmmakers, actors, fashion designers, content creators and…
2027 Grammy submissions: Asake and Seun Kuti’s category targets, foreign entries and the rules before nominations
The road to the 2027 Grammy Awards has reached a stage where the names attached…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy Under Pressure as Trump Says Ukraine Needs a New President After Russian Diesel Deal
Volodymyr Zelenskyy woke up on Saturday to one of the most direct public challenges any…
Portuguese Federation Suspends Cristiano Ronaldo: Why the FPF Opened a Disciplinary Investigation
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo and opened disciplinary proceedings against him.…
Pantami, Adebutu, Gwarzo excluded as INEC releases final governorship candidates list
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of gubernatorial candidates for…
Regina Daniels’ 25th birthday revelation: From strange pain to wheelchair, a new home & healing journey
For Regina Daniels, turning 25 was more than a birthday celebration. On Friday, October 10,…
Electoral Act ruling: Duke, Chinda, Omo-Agege, others face nomination questions
The Supreme Court’s restoration of four provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 has renewed questions…
New Community Development Programmes with financial benefits in Lagos
Lagos residents searching for financial assistance, business funding or support from their local councils have…
Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts: Meet the Five Filmmakers Competing for the $20,000
Nigeria’s documentary filmmaking scene has brought 5 filmmakers into the final stage of a competition…
2027 Grammy submissions: Asake, Tems & Seun Kuti in the race for nominations
The race for the 2027 Grammy Awards is beginning to take shape, with Nigerian music…
Katie Zacharia Named White House Press Secretary: Who Is Trump’s Pick to Replace Karoline Leavitt?
President Donald Trump has chosen a new face to stand at the White House podium.…
How pensioners can register for PTAD’s health insurance scheme
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate has opened registration for its health benefit programme for eligible…
Pete Edochie’s favourite African Novel and 3 other Literary Classics that deserve a place in the ongoing debate
African literature has produced books that cross borders, preserve history and introduce readers to societies…
October 10 in Nigerian History: Obasanjo Lands in Washington for Historic White House Visit
On October 10, 1977, Nigerian Head of State, General Olusegun Obasanjo, flew into Washington, D.C.,…
Dollar to Naira Today (October 10, 2026): NFEM Rate at ₦1,332, Black Market Between ₦1,361 and ₦1,385
The dollar to naira rate closed the week with little change in the official market…
Premier League Fixtures This Weekend: Matchweek 6 Schedule, Kick-Off Times, TV Channels and What to Expect
The Premier League is back after a three-week gap for international fixtures, and the Premier…
Young Lagos Entrepreneurs have until November 30 to apply for up to €30,000 in Business Support – Requirements explained
Young entrepreneurs building businesses around practical solutions in Lagos have another opportunity to take their…
NNPC Petrol Price Discount for 30 Days: Who Qualifies and Is Fuel Subsidy Back?
The Federal Government has announced a 30-day petrol price discount at filling stations run by…
Moove Nigeria Operations Shutdown: Why the Lagos-Born Mobility Giant Is Leaving a Month After Uber, and What Happens to Drivers’ Cars
Six years after it put its first 76 cars on Lagos roads, Moove is leaving…
Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan’s Execution to Be Livestreamed: What We Know About the Dec. 3 Firing Squad Plan
The United States military is preparing to carry out its first execution in more than…