Islamic cleric Sheikh Musa Ayyuba Lukuwa will lead Eid prayers on Thursday, March 19, 2026, following his announcement after Ramadan's conclusion on March 18.
Naira depreciated to N1,353 per dollar as foreign exchange demand rises; Nigeria's reserves dip to $49.83bn amid soaring global oil prices and Middle East tensions.
Three former top executives from French video game giant Ubisoft, the maker of "Assassin's Creed" and "Far Cry", went on trial on Monday accused of psychologically and sexually harassing employees for nearly a decade. The third defendant, former game director Patrux, 39, has been accused of psychological harassment.
Petrol station attendant Amadou Sani gesticulated to approaching motorists in Niamey to keep going because the garage had no more fuel. At the few garages in the city centre that still had fuel on Sunday, motorists and motorbike riders waited patiently and the roads were quieter than normal.
Italian opposition parties stepped up criticism Monday of a proposed deal between the government and SpaceX's Starlink following founder Elon Musk's suggestion he could cut Ukraine from the satellite network.
The federal government issued a ban on heavy-duty fuel trucks from 60,000litres and above. Two weeks into the ban, the trucks are still loading with the product.
US President Donald Trump, who wants to take over Greenland, is very erratic, the island's premier said on Monday, the eve of the self-governing Danish territory's legislative elections. "It's pretty desperate to make such a statement on the eve of an election in Greenland," she said.
Five years ago on Tuesday, the World Health Organization announced Covid-19 had become a pandemic -- a moment when the world finally woke up to the unfolding disaster. "We have therefore made the assessment that Covid-19 can be characterised as a pandemic."
Three former top executives from French video game giant Ubisoft, the maker of "Assassin's Creed" and "Far Cry", went on trial on Monday accused of psychologically and sexually harassing employees for nearly a decade.
After several weeks of appreciating, the naira seems to have changed trend. The last week saw the naira reverse earlier gains, taking a hit from investor activities.
Nigerian importers have been forced to reduce car imports in the face of several challenges. Dealers and importers narrated how the year 2024 went for them.
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