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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today

The Nigerian currency, the Naira, opened the week on a relatively stable note against the U.S. Dollar in the official market, offering a brief sense of calm for traders and businesses. At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the Naira exchange rate traded around ₦1,358.84 per dollar on Monday, April 13, 2026. Although early trading…

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INEC

Amupitan doesn’t have an X account, Grok hallucinates — INEC ICT director

The director of ICT of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its chairman, Joash Amupitan, does not operate any account on X, alleging that Grok, X’s AI, is hallucinating. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Monday, Bayode said the allegations were rooted in digital impersonation and warned against relying solely on outputs from…

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72-Hour shutdown as OAU students protest over transport crisis

Students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, have declared a 72-hour lecture boycott over what they describe as a failing campus transportation system. The protest, scheduled from April 14 to April 16, 2026, announced by the Students’ Union Government (SUG) following a congress and leadership meetings. According to student leaders, the decision comes after weeks…

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US warns visa applicants: “Only trust official websites”

The U.S. Department of State has advised visa applicants to rely strictly on official government platforms for accurate and up-to-date information on U.S. travel requirements. In a recent advisory shared by the U.S. Mission, applicants directed to use the official portal, (travel.state.gov, ng.usembassy.gov), for all visa-related guidance. The agency emphasized that visa rules, categories, and…

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Nigeria turns to CNG as fuel costs surge

Nigeria is accelerating its shift to cheaper transport alternatives like Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as rising petrol prices continue to strain households and businesses. The move comes amid global oil disruptions linked to tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which have pushed fuel costs higher and worsened inflation. CNG is being promoted as…

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