SEC: Unregistered Digital Asset and Forex Platforms Now Illegal
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the Investment and Securities Act (ISA 2025) has made it illegal for anyone to operate digital asset exchanges or online foreign exchange trading platforms without registration. In a statement yesterday, the SEC clarified that it is an offence in Nigeria for any entity that is not registered by […]
Presidency Disowns 2027 Campaign Billboards for Tinubu, Shettima
The Presidency says it has observed the increasing number of billboards in some cities promoting the 2027 campaign for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. The President’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement yesterday however noted that the two leaders do not support any premature campaign that weakens our institutions, the electoral process, […]
Kyari Denies North-East Exclusion from Agro Program
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari has described as incorrect, the statement by the National Assembly North – East Caucus that its zone was ” completely excluded” from the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) programme. In a statement at the weekend, Kyari explained that the program – aimed at promoting agricultural […]
U.S. Launching $5M Gold Card for Fast-Track Citizenship
The United States’ $5 million Gold Card, which offers a residency permit and simplifies the citizenship process, will be rolled out within a week and a half. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated yesterday at the White House during a cabinet meeting chaired by President Donald Trump. The Gold Card, which the Trump administration says […]
Unity Cup 2025 Set for Gtech Stadium
Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium will host the Unity Cup 2025 involving Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. The tournament will kick off with the first semi-final between Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday, May 27, while the second semi-final between Nigeria and Ghana will hold the following day, May 28. All four teams […]
Barcelona Thrash Dortmund 4–0 in UCL Quarter-Final First Leg
Barcelona claimed a 4-0 win against Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League quarter-final first leg last night. Barcelona now heads to Germany next Tuesday with a significant advantage. In the other quarter-final clash, Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-1. In Tuesday’s first legs, Arsenal won 3-0 at home to holders Real […]
Niger Declares Hausa as New National Language
Niger military government has officially made Hausa the country’s new national language, moving away from its colonial past where French played a central role. Since taking over in a coup in July 2023, which removed the country’s civilian president, Mohamed Bazoum, the junta has been cutting off ties with France. The change was announced in […]
Labour Party Leaders Ask INEC to Recognize Nenadi Usman
Leaders of the Labour Party yesterday marched to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, to ask for the recognition of Nenadi Usman as their National Chairman. The Labour Party’s leaders led by Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, say Julius Abure’s election as chairman wasn’t legitimate, nor did the election follow […]
FEC Approves Continuation of Naira-for-crude Initiative
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has formally ordered the full implementation of the previously suspended Naira-for-Crude agreement with local refiners. The Minister of Finance Wale Edun at a meeting with representatives of the Dangote Refinery yesterday said the naira-for-crude initiative is still in effect and will continue for as long as it aligns with the […]
Flying Eagles Name 35-Man Squad for U-20 AFCON
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has named a 35-man squad for the team’s final training camp ahead of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The core of the squad comprises players who featured in Nigeria’s victorious campaign at the WAFU B U-20 Championship held in Togo last year, but now include Seven foreign-based […]
