Naira Slips Slightly as FX Inflows Drop by 9%
The naira slightly weakened against the US dollar on Monday in the official foreign exchange market, due to reduced market liquidity. Data from Coronation Merchant Bank’s research department showed that the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) saw a total inflow of $668 million last week—a 9% drop from the $735 million recorded the week before. […]
Flick Confident Barcelona Will Recover After UCL Exit
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick expressed confidence that his players will recover from their dramatic Champions League semi-final loss to Inter Milan, which ended 7-6 on aggregate in favor of the Italian side after two intense legs. The defeat ends Barcelona’s hopes of a historic quadruple in Flick’s debut season, but the coach remained positive, praising […]
Israeli Strikes Kill 11 in Gaza, Including 8 from One Family
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday resulted in at least 11 deaths, including eight members of one family, according to Gaza’s civil defense agency. The strikes come amid Israel’s plan to intensify its offensive in the region. Israel’s far-right finance minister had previously called for Gaza to be “entirely destroyed,” drawing widespread international criticism. Mahmud […]
India Hits Back at Pakistan Over Kashmir Attack
Two weeks after a deadly militant attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, India has launched a series of strikes on sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The Indian defence ministry said the strikes – named “Operation Sindoor” – were part of a “commitment” to hold those responsible for the April 22 attack which left 25 […]
WAEC, NECO to Go Fully CBT by 2026 — FG
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating examination malpractice in Nigeria by transitioning to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for WAEC and NECO by 2026. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, revealed during a televised interview yesterday, that CBT would begin with objective papers in November 2025, with full implementation—covering essay sections—by May/June 2026. He acknowledged […]
Richie Sambora Rocks Kentucky Derby Gala With Fractured Hand
Richie Sambora brought rock energy to the 2024 Kentucky Derby festivities despite nursing a painful injury. Just a week before taking the stage at the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala on May 2, the 65-year-old guitarist fractured his hand in two places during a casual game of touch football in New Jersey, where he’s currently staying […]
Ahmed Musa to Lead Super Eagles at Unity Cup
Attacker Ahmed Musa will captain the Nigeria Super Eagles at the Unity Cup in London later this month, leading the team against Ghana and other nations. NPFL club Kano Pillars confirmed that Musa will captain the Nigeria Super Eagles in the upcoming Unity Cup tournament scheduled for from May 26 to 31 2025 at Brentford […]
$1,000 Stipend Proposed for Migrants Who Voluntarily Leave U.S.
The Trump administration plans to offer a $1,000 stipend and travel assistance to migrants who elect to voluntarily “self deport” from the U.S According to the Department of Homeland Security, the stipend and potential airfare for migrants who voluntarily depart would cost less than an actual deportation, the agency said. The average cost of arresting, […]
UK Launches Visa Centres in Enugu, Port Harcourt
UK has opened Visa Application Centres in Enugu and Port Harcourt, to cater to the increasing demand for UK visas from Nigeria. According to the UK Home Office, the new centres will help complement existing UK Visa Application Centres in Abuja, Ikeja, and Victoria Island, which have been operational since November 2024. It noted that […]
NIPOST Phases Out Cash Transactions by July 2025
Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST, has announced July 1, 2025, as the deadline to end cash transactions across all its offices nationwide. Announcing this in a statement yesterday, NIPOST’s director of corporate communications, Frank Alao, said the move is part of reforms aimed at transforming the organisation into a more transparent, efficient, and digitally driven institution. […]
