Author: Prima News

The Nigerian Naira traded slightly weaker against the United States Dollar in the informal foreign exchange market on Friday as renewed buying interest offset the improved liquidity seen earlier in the week. As of Friday, February 6th 2026, the Dollar to Naira exchange rate in the black market stands at ₦1,455 per dollar for buying and ₦1,465 per dollar for selling, according to verified quotations from Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, and other major FX trading centres. The marginal adjustment reflects moderate demand from importers and individuals making overseas payments ahead of the weekend.…

Grief has continued to trail the death of Nigerian footballer, Saburi Adeniji, popularly known as Ola, following revelations that his wife and young daughter arrived in the United Kingdom barely a day after he passed away. Adeniji, a left winger for Kings Park Rangers Football Club of Sudbury, a non-league side competing in the Eastern Counties League Division One North, died on Friday morning after battling a severe brain stem injury. The club confirmed his death in a statement on Saturday, noting that the 26-year-old footballer had fought to stay alive until arrangements were completed for his family to travel…

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has disclosed that no fewer than 250,000 young Nigerians have been enrolled in the Federal government’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training programme across the country. The ministry at the launch of the programme set a one-million-enrolment target. Alausa spoke on Thursday at his induction as a member of the Epe Club held in the Alausa area of Lagos State. The ceremony, which was held in honour of a political leader in the Epe Division, Shakiru Akanni, saw political stakeholders and traditional rulers in the state converge for the celebration. The minister, who was…

Armed groups control large swaths of Port-au-Prince, forcing more than 1.4 million people from their homes and cutting access to food, health, water and education services.Half the population is not getting enough to eat, and malnutrition among children is rising sharply. Humanitarian efforts are hampered by insecurity and blocked access routes.According to the UN, six million people of Haiti’s population of around 11.4 million need some form of humanitarian assistance in 2026.Why funding Haiti mattersFunding for humanitarian aid in Haiti is a lifeline for millions. The UN’s 2026 Humanitarian Response Plan seeks $880 million to assist 4.2 million of those…

Media entrepreneur and the Chief Executive Officer of EbonyLife Group, Mo Abudu, has dismissed allegations that a cabal exists in Nollywood working with cinema owners to deny certain films access to screening slots. In recent weeks, some filmmakers and cinema-goers have taken to social media to allege that films are sometimes removed from scheduled screenings, replaced with other titles, or that cinema staff persuade audiences to switch movies after tickets have been sold. Speaking on ARISE Television on Saturday, Abudu said cinema operations are driven strictly by business considerations and audience demand, not sentiment, favouritism or personal relationships. While veteran…

Saburi Adeniji, a Nigerian footballer and left winger for Kings Park Rangers Football Club, has died after battling a severe brain stem injury. In a Saturday statement announcing his death, the club said Adeniji, popularly known as Ola, passed away on Friday morning, noting that he held on until after arrangements were made for his family to travel to the United Kingdom. “It is with great sadness that we must announce our number 17 Saburi Adeniji ‘Ola’ passed away yesterday morning. “He fought so hard to still be here for when his family arrived. His wife and daughter, unfortunately, arrived…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has uncovered fresh attempts by drug traffickers to smuggle illicit drugs using everyday consumer items, including yoghurt packs and MP3 players. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a post shared via his X handle on Sunday. Highlighting emerging narco-trends, Babafemi said consignments of methamphetamine were concealed inside Hollandia yoghurt packs and MP3 players, a tactic uncovered by NDLEA operatives during recent operations. He warned law-abiding citizens to be cautious while travelling and to avoid collecting parcels or luggage from anyone, whether for local or international trips. He wrote,…

Says it will position the nation to competitively access the estimated $7.7 trillion global halal market By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE Senate has hailed the Federal government for what it described as the bold and forward-looking launch of Nigeria’s National Halal Economy Strategy, a strategic policy initiative aimed at positioning the nation to competitively access the estimated $7.7 trillion global halal market and accelerate economic diversification. In a statement signed yesterday by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, APC, Niger East, he said that Nigeria’s entry into the global halal economy is both timely and strategic, particularly…

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 February 2026 – 2026 marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of dialogue relations between China and ASEAN and the 5th anniversary of the establishment of the China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. It also coincides with the Year of the Horse in Chinese Spring Festival. On February 5, the “Steeds Herald Spring, Blessings Fill ASEAN”—Spring Festival @ ASEAN Headquarters 2026 was successfully held at the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Chinese Ambassador to ASEAN and representatives of the Guangxi government pose for a handshake group photo with the permanent representatives of the…

Health experts have urged the Federal Government to prioritise antivenom production and availability across hospitals nationwide as Nigeria records 43,000 snakebite cases annually. The senior health professionals stated that limited access to the life-saving treatment continues to fuel snakebite deaths in the country. The experts noted that aside from the scarcity of antivenom, snakebite victims pay between N180,000 and N250,000 per dose, an amount equivalent to about four months’ total income for Nigerians earning the N70,000 minimum wage. The experts who are researchers on Neglected Tropical Diseases explained that weak health systems, poor infrastructure, and shortages of antivenom continue to…