FG finishes evacuee vetting of Nigerians from South Africa

Final preparations to return Nigerians who registered for evacuation from South Africa have been made possible by the completion of screening by the Federal Government. The screening procedure, which involves various agencies from South Africa and Nigeria, started on Thursday, June 4, as revealed in a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Officials from … Read more

The naira continues to appreciate versus the US dollar, gaining N35 in four days

On Friday, the naira extended its gains against the US dollar, sustaining a rise in the official foreign currency market. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s official foreign exchange market data, the Naira strengthened more on Friday, rising to N1,366.23 per dollar from N1,371.51. This indicates that on a daily basis, the local currency, … Read more