Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 6, 2026
The naira traded within a relatively narrow range against the US dollar on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with the local currency quoted at about ₦1,332.90 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), while the parallel market rate stood around ₦1,357 per dollar.
Falana clarifies court ruling on Rivers Assembly crisis
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has explained that the Supreme Court verdict on the appeal by Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara against Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly has nothing to do with who is the authentic Speaker of the House.
NDLEA declares four ‘Barryshine’ drug cartel members wanted
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared four associates of Lagos drug kingpin, Alhaji Suleiman Aremu Ganiu, also known as Barryshine (Ejeoto), wanted for their involvement in multiple drug trafficking activities. Barryshine is currently facing criminal charges at the Federal High Court in Lagos.
FG raises application fee for establishment of private university to N30m
The federal government has raised the fees for purchasing and processing of application forms for new private universities to N30 million.
JAMB to consider exceptional under-16 candidates for tertiary admission
Given that the UTME is graded out of 400 marks, this translates to a minimum score of 320 for eligibility.
No pilgrim’ll miss 2025 Hajj – NAHCON
Prof. Abdullahi Usman, National Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has assured that no intending pilgrims will miss the 2025 Hajj. Usman, who gave the assurance in Abuja on Monday, debunked the allegations that he was truncating the preparation for the 2025 Hajj Pilgrimage by cancelling deals with Saudi Arabia Masha’ir Companies. The Forum […]
