What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 19th August, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate): The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1555 and sell at ₦1550 on Tuesday 19th August, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De…
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The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has released the final list of political parties and candidates cleared to contest the August 30 local government elections, with 16 parties given the green light. The Chairman of the RSIEC, Michael Odey, in a statement, explained that the list followed a screening exercise held at the commission’s headquarters along Aba Road, Port Harcourt, between Friday, August 8, and Tuesday, August 12, in line with the revised election timetable Beyond the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress, other cleared parties include the Labour Party, All Progressives Grand Alliance, Zenith Party, Accord…
The chairperson of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos, Dayo Ekong, has slammed the 2023 presidential candidate of the party, Peter Obi, over his alleged divisive statements, urging him to “pause and reflect” as his political influence continues to decline. In a statement on her X handle on Tuesday, Ekong said Obi’s rising profile in 2023 was not just about his personality but a combination of party structures, grassroots mobilisation and public desire for change. However, she claimed that “grace” which carried him then is now fading because of his divisive choices and inconsistent political moves, adding that the former Anambra…
Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has announced the release of the authentic list of successful and reserve candidates for the Armed Forces Selection Board, AFSB, 2025. Naija News reports that this was made known in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna by the academy’s Public Relations Officer, Maj Mohammed Maidawa. Maidawa said, “The public is advised to visit the NDA website at [https://nda.edu.ng/](https://nda.edu.ng/) as well as the Daily Trust and The Sun Newspapers of 19 August 2025 for the official list. “We thank you for your patience and understanding.” The statement added that candidates and the general public can access…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four Jaiz Bank accounts linked to the immediate past Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, following an ex parte application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Naija News reports that Justice Emeka Nwite granted the request on Tuesday after EFCC counsel, Ogechi Ujam, moved an ex parte motion seeking to restrain transactions on the accounts pending the conclusion of investigations into alleged conspiracy, abuse of office and money laundering. Delivering his ruling, Justice Nwite held: “I have listened to the…
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 20th August, 2025 1. Wike Reveals Why Babachir Lawal Is Angry With President Tinubu The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has claimed that former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, is angry because President Bola Tinubu did not pick him as his vice presidential candidate. According to Wike, Lawal expected Tinubu to pick him as his running mate for the 2023 presidential election, but was instead snubbed in favour of Senator Kashim Shettima. The Minister…
The first lady of Anambra State, Nonye Soludo, has condemned the stripping and beating of a lady said to be a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the state. A viral video circulating on social media showed the lady being beaten by gun-wielding operatives while her dress was torn as she wailed and begged for mercy. The incident reportedly occurred in Oba, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state, where operatives were said to have invaded a corps member’s lodge in search of internet fraudsters. Reacting to the development, the governor’s wife described it as disturbing…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by opposition politicians. Naija News reports that Wike, speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Tuesday, asserted that the ADC is not a coalition, as widely reported, stressing that the movement of a group of individuals from one party to another does not constitute a coalition. The former Governor of Rivers State cited the merger of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) and some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which led to…
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has consoled the Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, over the passing of his father, and also consoled the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, over the death of his mother. Speaking via a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the governor prayed that the duo would find solace in the legacies left behind by their parents. He prayed for the peaceful rest of the departed souls and also that the political leaders and their families be granted strength and comfort in their time of grief. The…
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has sacked his Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters, Rabi’u Kaugama, with immediate effect. Naija News reports that Kaugama’s sack was communicated in a statement on Tuesday. The termination of his appointment comes with immediate withdrawal of all rights and privileges attached to the office, as well as orders for an immediate handover of government properties. The statement by the Public Relations Officer, Office of the Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State, Ismaila Dutse, signed by Bala Ibrahim, Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State, said the sack is effective immediately. The statement read:…
