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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that it sold a total of $543.5 million at rates ranging from N1,540 to N1,580 to authorised dealer banks between September 6 and September 30, 2024. This figure is equivalent to N844.92 billion. The CBN disclosed this information in a statement signed by Omolara Duke, Director of…

Governor Babagana Zulum has requested an additional N61 billion for the Zamfara State budget, increasing the total from N358.7 billion, which was signed into law on January 10, 2024. The request was presented on the floor of the State Assembly by Speaker Abdulkarim Lawan, aiming to amend the 2024 Appropriation Act. The additional funding is…

Governor Dauda Lawal has appointed Bala Gusau as the new chairman of the Zamfara State Independent Electoral Commission (ZASIEC). Suleman Tudu, a Senior Special Assistant (Media) in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, gave the announcement in a statement on Friday. “Based on the powers conferred on him by the relevant provisions…

Nigerian superstar Phyno has released his much-awaited fifth album, Full Time Job, and it's already causing a stir in the music world. The 15-track project showcases Phyno's mix of singing and rapping, delivered in both English and his native Igbo language. The album takes fans through Phyno’s journey as he blends his cultural roots with…

Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has restored 21,261 hectares of degraded land to combat the effects of deforestation in Kano. The landmark achievement was attained after the successful implementation of a two million tree planting initiative across rural and urban areas of the state in the last three months. ACReSAL, a Nigerian hybrid…