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Former University Of Nigeria Nsukka Vice Chancellor, Professor Shehu Is Dead
Former University Of Nigeria Nsukka Vice Chancellor, Professor Shehu Is Dead....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Professor Umaru Shehu, a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, has passed away.
The news of his demise was confirmed in a statement issued by the Borno Elders Forum and signed by its Secretary, Dr. Bulama Gubio, on Monday.
Professor Shehu held the distinction of being Northern Nigeria’s first Professor of Community Health.
At the age of 97, he passed away. He was the founder of the Kanem Borno Historical and Cultural Foundation and a co-founder of the Borno Elders Forum.
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Furthermore, Professor Shehu was a Professor Emeritus of Community Health at the University of Maiduguri and a former President of the Nigerian Academy of Science.
Born on December 8, 1930, in Maiduguri, Nigeria, Professor Shehu’s educational journey included attending Elementary School in Maiduguri from 1935 to 1940, Middle School in Maiduguri from 1941 to 1943, Kaduna College in Kaduna from 1944 to 1947, University College Ibadan from 1948 to 1953, and the University of Liverpool from 1953 to 1956, with a brief return in 1966-1967.
He earned a Bachelor of Medicine degree from the University of London and received a fellowship from the Institute of Cancer Research. Additionally, he served as the Editor-in-Chief of the British Medical Journal.
Stance on Subsidy Removal: Peter Obi has publicly parted ways with Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to bring back fuel subsidies, maintaining his support for the policy’s abolition during a recent appearance at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference in Port Harcourt.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Criticism of Implementation: While Obi agrees that removing the subsidy was the right economic move, he heavily criticized the current administration for mismanaging the generated savings and failing to implement effective cushioning measures for citizens.
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Alternative Approach: Highlighting his previous 2023 presidential campaign manifesto, Obi stated that the funds saved should have been channeled into productive sectors and alternative public benefits through a well-organized framework rather than being lost to poor governance or misappropriation.
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Parallel Market Overview: At the parallel market (often tracked via sources like Aboki FX), the exchange rate for the United States Dollar (USD) against the Nigerian Naira (NGN) saw traders buying at ₦1,400 and selling at ₦1,410.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Official Regulatory Stance: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not officially recognize parallel market transactions, advising individuals seeking foreign exchange to utilize authorized banking channels.
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Summary of Rates:
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Parallel (Black) Market Rates: Selling at ₦1,410 | Buying at ₦1,400
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Official / NAFEM Rates: Ranging between approximately ₦1,345 and ₦1,350.
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Disclaimer: Actual transaction rates can fluctuate throughout the day and vary depending on location, transaction volume, and specific Bureau de Change (BDC) operators or financial institutions.
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Top officials within the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are facing a high-stakes joint investigation by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) over alleged communication with foreign entities that could compromise national security.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to a security source cited by Vanguard, intelligence agencies intercepted alarming messages exchanged between certain federation executives and foreign nationals. Sources clarified that this national security probe is distinct from ongoing financial investigations into a 17 billion Naira federal intervention fund allocated for players’ wages and bonuses—matters typically handled by anti-corruption bodies like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC).
The mounting pressure has created severe turmoil within the organization. Up to half of the NFF executive board are reportedly weighing or have tendered resignations amid fears surrounding the intelligence probe. This leadership crisis also casts doubt on the upcoming NFF board election scheduled for September 27 in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
Concurrently, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has reportedly directed the executive committee to step down following public outrage. This discontent stems from unprecedented sporting failures, marked by both the Super Eagles missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Super Falcons failing to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup—representing the first time in history that both senior national teams have suffered simultaneous qualification misses.
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