Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 20, 2026
The dollar-to-naira exchange rate remained relatively stable around the ₦1,330 level in the official market on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, while the parallel market continued to quote higher rates for buyers seeking physical US dollars.
Flood: Farmlands, homes, markets submerged as families count losses in Sokoto
•25 rescued, search ongoing for 25 missing in Goronyo boat tragedy By Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO—Two loal government areas in Sokoto State have again been ravaged by flood, which destroyed homes, and submerged farmlands and a major local market in communities in Bodinga and Shagari LGAs. This came as no fewer than 25 people have been […]
US, British govts, northern CAN laud FG, NSA over arrest of terror kingpins
United States of America, British governments and Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the 19 northern states and Federal Capital Territory, FCT, yesterday commended the federal government and security agencies over the arrest of wanted leaders of the Ansaru terror organisation, Mahmud Muhammad Usman (aka Abu Bara’a) and Mahmud al-Nigeri (aka Mallam Mamuda).
Downpour destroys 70 houses in Jigawa
A heavy downpour that lasted for several hours between Saturday night and Sunday morning has reportedly destroyed about 70 houses in the Malam Madori Local Government Area of Jigawa.
Tinubu reduces dialysis cost to ₦12,000 in federal hospitals
The Federal Government has introduced a major subsidy on kidney dialysis in federal hospitals across the country, cutting the price of the procedure by 76 percent.
Isese Day: Lagos, Oyo declare Wednesday public holiday
The Lagos State Government has declared Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as a work-free day for public servants in commemoration of Isese Day, an annual celebration of Yoruba culture and traditions.
