November 2020

CBN Devalues Naira, Fixes Dollar Sale At ₦392

CBN Devalues Naira, Fixes Dollar Sale At ₦392

November 28, 2020 10:32 am

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the Naira by ₦6 to Dollar.

This brings the Naira closer to the exchange rate unification policy recommended by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.

In a weekly update for International Money Transfer Service Operators (IMTOs), Bureau De Change (BDC) Operators and Service Providers were instructed to add ₦6 across all rates.

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The circular was signed by O. S. Nnaji, CBN Director, Trade & Exchange Department.

The exchange rate for the disbursement of IMTOs proceeds is effective Monday, …

U.S. Supreme Court Voted Against New York Governor

COVID 19: U.S. Supreme Court Voted Against New York Governor

November 28, 2020 6:15 am

The U.S. Supreme Court late on Wednesday voted in favour of Christian and Jewish houses of worship in their challenge of New York state coronavirus restrictions that limited gatherings in religious institutions.

The Supreme court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, voted 5-4 in favor of requests by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and two Orthodox Jewish congregations for an injunction to block the restrictions from being enforced.
President Donald Trump’s new appointee, conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett, vote was a deciding vote in favor of the religious groups why another conservative Chief Justice John Roberts dissent along with …

World Food Prices Hit 10-Year High

Nigeria Lost 45,000 People To HIV Last Year – United Nations

November 28, 2020 5:50 am

The United Nations (UN) Joint Team on HIV/AIDS has revealed that Nigeria lost at least 45,000 people living with HIV to death last year.

This was made known in Abuja by Dr. Fiona Braka from World Health Organization (WHO), representing the United Nations Joint Team on HIV/AIDS, who during press conference to commemorate this year’s World AIDS Day commended the country’s effort in achieving 73 percent coverage with respect to people knowing their HIV status, but however noted that more needs to be done to get more people tested in order to meet the UNAIDS target of ensuring that by …

Iranian Envoy, 3 Others Face Trial In Belgium Over Terrorism

Iranian Envoy, 3 Others Face Trial In Belgium Over Terrorism

November 28, 2020 5:43 am

An Iranian diplomat and three other Iranians accused of planning to bomb a meeting of an exiled opposition group in France in 2018 went on trial in Belgium on Friday.

This the first time an EU country has put an Iranian official on trial for terrorism. Assadolah Assadi, a Vienna-based diplomat and the three others were charged with plotting an attack on a rally of the Paris-based National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) by Belgian prosecutors.

The rally was in the U.S. President Donald Trump’s lawyer, Rudy Giuliani as Keynote Speaker.

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Trump Finally Agrees To Leave White House

Trump Finally Agrees To Leave White House

November 28, 2020 5:38 am

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will leave the White House if the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden.

This is closest he has come to conceding the November 3 election, even as he repeated claims of massive voter fraud.

He made this known while speaking to reporters on the Thanksgiving holiday.

Trump also stated that he will depart the white house if Biden is formally declared the winner by the Electoral College. Biden will be officially sworn in on January 20, 2020.

Read Also: Trump Will Lose @POTUS Handle After Jan 20 – Twitter

When asked …

Iran'S Top nuclear scientist murdered

Breaking: Iran’s Top Nuclear Scientist Murdered

November 27, 2020 3:21 pm

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a top nuclear scientist in Iran has been murdered, state media reported.

Fakhrizadeh was shot on Friday as he journeyed in a vehicle near Tehran, the state capital.

He was badly injured, doctors could not save him in the hospital.

The deceased was head of the Islamic Republic’s military nuclear program before it was disbanded in the early 2000s.

Read Also: North Korea Flouting Nuclear Sanctions: UN Report

The Iran Defence Ministry confirmed Fakhrizadeh’s passing in a statement.

‘Unfortunately, the medical team did not succeed in reviving him, and a few minutes ago, this manager and scientist achieved

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Bad Performance Super Eagles Drop Down In Fifa Rankings

Bad Performance: Super Eagles Drop Down In Fifa Rankings

November 27, 2020 3:20 pm

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped to 35 in the world in the latest ranking released by the Federation of International Football, FIFA.

The Eagles which ranked 32 in October moved to 35 in November following two poor showing against Sierra Leone in AFCON qualifier, drawing the two games.

The Eagles also lost 1-0 to Algeria and played 1-1 with Tunisia in international friendly matches in October. These affected the ranking.

The Nigerian team are now fourth in Africa, trailing Senegal, Tunisia and Algeria. Senegal, which ranked 20 in the world is the best placed team in Africa, followed by Tunisia …

Why We Deliberately Shut Down Nigeria’s Refineries - NNPC

Why We Deliberately Shut Down Nigeria’s Refineries – NNPC

November 27, 2020 2:28 am

The Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr Mele Kyari, on Thursday, said the corporation deliberately shut down the nation’s refineries because they no longer make sense to be operated.

The GMD disclosed this when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Upstream in Abuja.

Read Also: Refineries Damaged Beyond Turnaround Maintenance – NNPC

He said that the NNPC was unable to supply crude oil to the refineries.

According to him, it is practically impossible to run pipelines at their optimum capacity.

‘For instance, to run Kaduna and Warri refinery, you need to deliver

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If You Kill Ortom, Be Prepared To Bury Nigeria – Wike Warns FG

Gambari Was ‘Shocked’ Over Amaechi’s Absence – Wike

November 27, 2020 2:27 am

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has insisted that the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, was shocked over the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi’s absence at the South-South stakeholders’ meeting with the President Muhammadu Buhari’s delegation because he knew that the Minister was at the airport with them.

Wike stated this while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday.

The governor described as regrettable the absence of Amaechi, who arrived at the Government House, Port Harcourt, with Gambari for the crucial stakeholders meeting on Tuesday, but failed to participate in the event for …

Australia To Sacks Over 10 Soldiers Over Afghan Killings

Australia To Sack Over 10 Soldiers Over Afghan Killings

November 27, 2020 2:22 am

Australia has finally terminated the job of at least 10 special force soldiers after the release of a report that found credible evidence of unlawful killings of unarmed prisoners, farmers, and civilians in Afghanistan, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) said on Thursday.

This is coming after an independent report published last week in redacted form said that there is credible evidence that Australian Elite Soldiers unlawfully killed 39 people during the Afghan war, the long-awaited report has found.

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The killing which took place between 2009 -2013 saw soldiers kill unarmed …

Let’s Restructure Nigeria Now - Afenifere

Let’s Restructure Nigeria Now – Afenifere

November 27, 2020 2:19 am

The Pan-Yoruba Socio-Political group, Afenifere has renewed the call for the restructuring of Nigeria, warning that the country is on the brink of imminent collapse.

The group stated on Thursday during its monthly national leadership caucus meeting held at the country home of its Leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, in Akure, Ondo State.

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Afenifere in a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting and released to journalists by its National Publicity Secretary, Yinka Odumakin, said the country had virtually become ungovernable and unless it is restructured and restored to federalism, …

Adamu Fake News Triggered End SARS Carnage – IGP

Fake News Triggered End SARS Carnage – IGP Adamu

November 26, 2020 4:35 pm

Following the violent protests which trailed the End SARS campaign, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Thursday attributed the carnage witnessed in some parts of the country to fake news

The IGP made the claims in Akure, the Ondo State capital during his visit to the state Police Command to assess the extent of damage done during the violent protests.

He maintained that those behind the protest were armed with the sinister motive to destabilize the government.

Read Also: End SARS: FG Reacts As UK Threatens Sanctions

Adamu who was also in the state to boost the …

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