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FX Turnover Drops By 25% in August as Naira Struggles
The Nigerian official foreign exchange (FX) market experienced a sharp decline in activity in August 2024. Data from FMDQ reveals that FX turnover...
Fee Hike Protests: Unibadan Management Imposes Three-Week Break, Fee Payment Ultimatum
In the wake of student protests against a recent hike in tuition fees, the University of Ibadan has announced a three-week break, effective...
Super Eagles: Labbadia Turns Down Head Coach Appointment Despite NFF Announcement
Bruno Labbadia has reportedly turned down the appointment to work as the head coach of Super Eagles, despite the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)...
Air Travellers Condemn N2000 Vehicle Entry Fee at Lagos Airpor
Nigerians have lamented the N2000 fee imposed on vehicles picking up passengers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. Vehicle owners...
Police Issue Another Invitation to NLC President Ajaero, Secretary Ugboaja
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a second invitation to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, and the union’s...
Despite Economic Hardship, CBN Governor, Deputies Acquire Billion-Naira Bulletproof Cars
Amid ongoing economic challenges faced by many Nigerians, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, and his four deputies...
PIDOM’s Health Worsens In Detention – Source
An anonymous source at the Federal Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) has told West Africa Weekly that Isaac Bristol’s health has deteriorated further and...
Liberia Shuts Down China Union’s Bong Mines Over Environmental Violations
Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has closed down the operations of China Union’s Bong Mines due to multiple environmental violations. The shutdown was...
After Eight Months in Prison, Supreme Court Acquits Liberia’s Ex-Chief Justice of Niece’s Murder
Liberia’s Supreme Court has acquitted former Chief Justice Gloria Maya Musu-Scott and three relatives of the murder of her niece, Charlotte Musu. Musu-Scott...
Police Fail To Arraign PIDOM This Week As Promised
The Nigerian Police Force has reneged in its promise to arraign popular whistleblower PIDOMNIGERIA (Isaac Bristol) in court this week. He continues to...
University of Ibadan Students Begin Protest After School Management Endorses Fee Hike
Students of the University of Ibadan (UI) have started protests following the university governing council’s endorsement of a recent fee hike. The demonstrations...
After Handing Over Retail Assets to OVH Energy, NNPC Seeks to Privatise Warri and Kaduna Refineries
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced plans to engage reputable Operations and Maintenance (O&M) companies to take over the operation...