Topnaija latest news updates for today, 22nd August 2024

Good morning Nigeria and welcome to Topnaija latest news updates, Topnaija newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Thursday, 22nd August 2024.

Black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for today August 22nd 2024

What is the Dollar to Naira exchange rate at the parallel market, known as the black market (Aboki Fx) today? As of August 1st, 2024, the dollar to naira exchange rate is 1 USD to 1,600 NGN at the black market.

This means that for every one US dollar, you can exchange it for ₦1,600, Topnaija.ng reports. Read more here.

Nyesom Wike reaffirms commitment to PDP despite internal crisis

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has reaffirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) despite internal conflicts.

Wike made this declaration during a press conference at his office, marking his first year anniversary as Minister. Read more here.

Fidelity Bank fined N555.8m by NDPC for data breach

The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has imposed a huge fine of N555.8 million on Fidelity Bank for violating customer data protection regulations.

Topnaija.ng reports that this penalty comes in response to breaches of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act) 2023 and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019. Read more here.

Ogun State Assembly pays tribute to late deputy speaker

The Ogun State House of Assembly convened a special session on Wednesday to pay tribute to the late Adetokunbo Oshin, a former Deputy Speaker and member of the fifth and sixth sessions.

The lawmakers gathered at the state capital, Abeokuta, to eulogize the departed politician. Read more here.

Fekomi gifts Yhemolee N10 million worth cows ahead of his wedding

Komiyo Lawrence Adefemi, the CEO of Fekomi Bitters and a Nigerian investor, gives celebrity Yhemolee 10 huge cows worth about N10 million before his wedding.

He posted a video of himself making the purchase on Instagram along with a picture of the receipt. Read more here.

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