The Borno State Police Command has rolled out heavy security across Maiduguri, deploying more than 1,000 officers to major roads, known flashpoints, churches and other public spaces as Christians mark Christmas, days after a deadly bomb attack rocked the city. The explosion, which occurred at about 6pm on Wednesday, struck worshippers gathered for prayers at […] The post Christmas: Police Deploy Over 1,000 Officers In Maiduguri After Deadly Mosque Blast appeared first on Naija News.
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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the Federal College of Education, Yola, Adamawa State, to run degree programmes under the federal government’s dual mandate policy. Naija News reports that FCE Yola was one of 15 federal colleges of education granted approval by the Federal Government to run full degree programmes independently, without affiliation to […] The post FG Okays 15 Federal Colleges To Run Degree Programmes appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have concluded negotiations on the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement, with the new pact scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2026. Naija News reports that ASUU disclosed this in a statement shared on its official Facebook page on Wednesday, noting that the agreement […] The post University Lecturers Get 40% Pay Rise As FG, ASUU Seal New Pact appeared first on Naija News.
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has hit out angrily at Confederation of African Football (CAF) following his team’s narrow 1-0 loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The German tactician accused match officials of denying his side a clear penalty and questioned the standard […] The post Gernot Rohr Slams CAF Over Refereeing After Benin Defeat At AFCON 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
Former Nigeria striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has come to the defence of Victor Osimhen after the forward failed to find the net in Nigeria’s opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, insisting the striker’s overall contribution should not be overlooked. Osimhen did not score, but the Super Eagles began their Group […] The post Yakubu Aiyegbeni Backs Osimhen After Goal Drought In AFCON 2025 Opener appeared first on Naija News.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has intensified efforts to safeguard the integrity of the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise, vowing to eliminate multiple registrations and ensure that only eligible Nigerian citizens of voting age are enrolled nationwide. The Commission said it has strengthened collaboration with key institutions, particularly the Judiciary and the Nigeria Immigration […] The post CVR Integrity: INEC Vows Only Eligible Nigerians Will Be Registered appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and 12 other ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government have recorded zero scores in the Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). According to a publication released by the anti-graft agency on Wednesday, the NNPC […] The post NNPC, 12 Others Score Zero In ICPC Ethics, Integrity Test appeared first on Naija News.
Manchester United winger, Amad Diallo, struck the decisive goal as defending champions Ivory Coast began their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title defence with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mozambique in a Group F encounter played in Marrakesh on Wednesday. Naija News reports that Diallo’s 49th-minute finish settled a match largely dominated by the three-time […] The post Amad Shines As AFCON Holders Ivory Coast Edge Mozambique appeared first on Naija News.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has congratulated all Nigerians on the occasion of another Christmas celebration. The CAN message, in a statement released by its president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, called for the celebration to be done with wisdom, vigilance, and a deep sense of responsibility. Okoh acknowledged the security and economic challenges facing the […] The post God Has Not Abandoned Nigeria – CAN Declares In Christmas Message appeared first on Naija News.
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 24th December, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? […] The post Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, December 25th, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
