Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 21, 2026: Nigerian currency extends appreciation
The naira further strengthened against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira appreciated to N1,372.31 against the dollar on Thursday, up from N1,373.34 recorded previously. This means the naira gained N1.03 against the dollar on a day-to-day basis. Meanwhile, at the black…
Windstorm topples 13 electricity poles, causes blackout in Kano, Katsina, Kaduna
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has announced power outages in parts of Kano, Katsina and Kaduna states following the collapse of electricity poles caused by a strong windstorm. According to a statement issued by the company on Wednesday, the windstorm brought down 13 electricity poles along feeder lines supplying power to several affected communities. KEDCO…
No Ebola case in Nigeria
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured travellers and aviation stakeholders that there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola virus disease in the country, despite heightened concerns following reported outbreaks in parts of Central Africa. In a statement issued on Wednesday, FAAN said it had intensified preventive measures at international airports nationwide to…
Kebbi APC slams Senator Maidoki over alleged inciting remarks
The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has cautioned Senator Garba Musa Maidoki against what it described as attempts to incite the public over his political grievances. The party issued the warning following remarks allegedly made by the senator during a rally in Zuru, where he reportedly criticised the state government and…
