Business
Naira Sees First Appreciation Against Dollar Since Last Week

The Nigerian naira saw a rise in value against the US dollar across both official and parallel foreign exchange markets, marking its first appreciation since the previous week.
According to FMDQ data, the naira strengthened slightly to N1,554.65 against the dollar on Thursday, up from N1,561.98 on Wednesday, indicating a gain of N7.33 compared to the previous day.
Similarly, in the parallel market, the naira improved to N1,550 on Thursday from N1,560 the day before.
This positive trend coincided with a foreign currency transaction turnover of $348.82 million on Thursday.
Despite recent depreciation over the past week, the naira’s recent gains suggest a potential stabilization in its exchange rate dynamics.
Business
Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price to N825 per Litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has lowered the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, to N825 per litre, down from N835, as competition heats up in Nigeria’s fuel market.
This follows last month’s price reduction, when the 650,000 barrels per day refinery dropped the price from N865 to N835. The recent price change is aimed at providing more value to customers while strengthening Dangote’s position as a leader in the domestic market.
Business
Skype Finally Shuts Down After 22 Years of Connecting People Online

Skype, once a go-to platform for video and voice calls, is officially shutting down today, May 5, marking the end of its 22-year journey connecting people around the globe. The app was one of the first to revolutionize online communication, offering free calls over the internet long before it became common.
During its prime in the mid-2010s, Skype boasted over 300 million active users each month. Microsoft bought Skype in 2011 for a massive $8.5 billion, planning to make it a key part of its communication tools. However, as newer apps like WhatsApp, Zoom, and even Microsoft’s own Teams grew in popularity, Skype slowly lost its place.
In February, Microsoft announced it would officially shut down Skype on May 5 to focus more on Teams, which now handles most of its communication services. This move affects both free and paid users, although Skype for Business will stick around for a little longer.
Business
United Bank Of Africa, UBA, Delivers 23% Total Dividend for 2024, CEO Promises More to Come

United Bank of Africa, UBA, pays 171 Billion in total to its shareholders for the 79 percent increase for 2024.
This information was revealed during the 63rd Annual General held on the 25th of April, 2025. The UBA shareholders approved of the 3 naira dividend share, which will com bine with 2 naira interim dividend and will represent a 23 percent total dividend for 2024 in total.
It can be noted that UBA now has the highest Nigerian stocks and the CEO, Oliver Alawuba has assured the shareholders of the dividends that will be paid.”What we can assure our shareholders today is that UBA will continue to pay more dividends.”
-
Entertainment22 hours ago
Justin Bieber Breaks Silence on Allegations Linking Him to Sean “Diddy” Combs
-
Entertainment21 hours ago
VeryDarkMan Discovers He’s AS, Warns Fans to Confirm Their Genotype Early
-
Entertainment22 hours ago
Bobrisky Alleges Radiogad Is Secretly Toasting Him in His DM: “I Have Screenshots!”
-
Entertainment22 hours ago
TikTok Star Noel Robinson Feels Snubbed by Rema Despite Boosting ‘Calm Down’
-
Entertainment20 hours ago
Actor Woli Arole Urges Christians to Speak Against Growing Greed in Churches
-
Entertainment2 hours ago
Lauren Sánchez Celebrates Bachelorette Party in Paris with Close Friends
-
Sport2 hours ago
Ademola Lookman Makes Serie A Team of the Season Again for Atalanta
-
Entertainment21 hours ago
Tyla Makes History as First African to Host Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards