Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1466, Ottaviano Petrucci, Italian printer (died 1539) was born. In 1922, Jacobus Kapteyn, Dutch astronomer and academic (born 1851) passed away. In 1934, Barack Obama Sr., Kenyan economist (died 1982) was born. In 1942, Thabo Mbeki, South African politician and 2nd President of South Africa was born. In 1984, Nanyak Dala, Canadian rugby player was born. In 1992, Kofoworola Abeni Pratt, the first black Chief Nursing Officer of Nigeria (born 1910) passed away. In 2011, Frederick Chiluba, Zambian politician, 2nd President of Zambia (born 1943) passed away. In 2012, Horacio Coppola, Argentinian photographer and director (born 1906) passed away. In 2016, Jeppiaar, Indian educationist, founder and chancellor of Sathyabama University (born 1931) passed away. In 2018, An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes northern Osaka. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Naira down to N1,405/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,405 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,389 per dollar on Tuesday. The post Naira down to N1,405/ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.
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