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Dollar Rate Drops By N10 In Black Market

December 24, 2025

Over N10 was removed from the foreign exchange rate for the United States dollar (USD) in the black market on Wednesday, December 24. According to Naira Rates, the price for a dollar had depreciated to N1,467.99 kobo per $1, from

Africa·News·Top Stories

Crowds Move Toward ‘Ark’ Site as Ghanaian Prophet’s Doomsday Claim Sparks Controversy

December 24, 2025

by Amanze Chinonye

Videos circulating widely on social media on Wednesday showed groups of Ghanaians carrying personal belongings and basic necessities as they moved en masse toward a location believed to be linked to a controversial doomsday prophecy by self-styled cleric, Prophet Ebo

Air Peace, Onyema Back WABU Welterweight Champion Obizulike with ₦10m Sponsorship

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of West and Central Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, Dr Allen Ifechukwu Onyema, has reaffirmed the airline’s

Chief Arthur Mbanefo (1930-2025): A Life of Impact and Inspiration- By Kingsley Moghalu

A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE CHIEF ARTHUR MBANEFO By Kingsley Moghalu I mourn the passing of Chief Arthur Mbanefo CON, Odu Mbanefo

Business

NGX Suspends Trading In Unity Bank, Guinea Insurance, 6 Other Companies’ Shares

Business

Over N118.37bn Added To Nigerian Stock Market Cap

December 24, 2025

Guinness led the gainers’ list on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Wednesday, December 24, and Legend Internet topped the losers’ table as the stock

Nigerian Breweries To Borrow N25 billion Amid Financial Downturn

Business

Nigerian Breweries Generated N1.04trn From Drink Sale In Nine Months

December 24, 2025

Nigerian Breweries recorded N1.04 trillion in revenue between the first quarter (Q1) and the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, surpassing the N 710.87 billion

Business

Naira Appreciates Against Dollar, Trades At N1,477 Per USD

December 23, 2025

The foreign exchange rate of the United States dollar (USD) increased to N1,477.99 kobo per $1 in the parallel market on Tuesday, December 23,

The equity market closed in positive territory for the second time this week as stocks rose by 0.04%. Investors traded N15.07bn worth of shares.

Business

Nigerian Stock Market Valuation Rises By N578.89bn To N97.77trn

December 23, 2025

On Tuesday, December 23, the valuation of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited, also known as the stock market, increased by N578.89 billion to N97.77

First Bank Changes Names Of Its Subsidiaries In UK, Some Sub-Saharan African Countries

Business

First HoldCo Earns N2.29trn From Interests, Records 7% Drop In Profit

December 23, 2025

Between January and September 2025, First HoldCo generated N2.29 trillion as interest income, which grew by 40.37 percent from the N1.63 trillion recorded in

Politics

Africa·News·Politics·Top Stories

Uganda Restricts Starlink Imports Ahead of January Elections, Sparking Internet Blackout Fears

December 23, 2025

Uganda has imposed fresh restrictions on the importation of Starlink satellite internet equipment just weeks before its January 15 presidential and parliamentary elections, raising concerns among opposition figures and digital rights advocates that the government may again shut down internet access during the polls. The restrictions were disclosed in an internal memorandum issued by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) on

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US Surveillance Flights Over Nigeria: A Sign of Heightened Security Cooperation

December 23, 2025

The US has been conducting intelligence-gathering flights over Nigeria since late November,

News·Politics

Former Delta North Senator Peter Nwaoboshi Dies After Sudden Collapse in Abuja

December 21, 2025

Former Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Peter Onyeluka Nwaoboshi, has died

Insights·Opinion·Politics

SAFE IN NIGERIA: Boris Johnson’s Claim and the outrage

December 21, 2025

SAFE IN NIGERIA? Boris Johnson’s Controversial Claim and the Outrage By Dr

Insights·Opinion·Politics

Enugu’s BRT Blitz: Modern Roads, Shattered Lives

December 21, 2025

Enugu’s BRT Blitz: Modern Roads, Shattered Lives Dr Marcel Mbamalu Enugu’s push

Entertainment

Emmys 2025: ‘Adolescence’ Win Big, Full Winners List

September 15, 2025

The 2025 Emmy Awards were handed out Sunday, with Adolescence, The Studio, The Pitt, and The

Entertainment

How To Vote For AFRIMA 2025

September 9, 2025

The countdown to AFRIMA 2025 has officially begun as the All Africa Music Awards announced that

Entertainment

Full AFRIMA 2025 Nominations List: Davido, Burna Boy Lead List

September 5, 2025

The wait is over! The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list has been officially released,

Entertainment

AFRIMA 2025 Nominees List Unveiled: Voting Details, Top Contenders

September 5, 2025

The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list is finally here, music fans across the continent

Entertainment

Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife To Run DNA On Their Son

September 4, 2025

A Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, ordered a DNA

Technology

Labour·News·Technology·Top Stories·World News

Musk Predicts AI Future Where Salaries, Money Lose Relevance

December 17, 2025

Elon Musk has warned that money and salaries could become irrelevant in the future as artificial intelligence and robotics advance to the point where

News·Security·Technology

Bandits Use Advanced Technology to Evade Tracking – Tijani

December 13, 2025

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has disclosed that armed bandits and criminal networks operating across parts of the country

News·Security·Technology·Top Stories·World News

China Deploys 24/7 AI-Powered Police Patrol Vehicles in New Phase of Automated Urban Policing

December 7, 2025

China has expanded its push into automated law-enforcement with the deployment of AI-driven police patrol vehicles capable of operating round-the-clock using facial-recognition technology, panoramic

News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

FG Unveils Nationwide Real-Time Online Classes to Bridge Learning Gaps

November 25, 2025

The Federal Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide rollout of Inspire Live(s), a real-time online learning initiative aimed at expanding equitable access to

Business·Finance & Economy·News·Technology

Swiss Deposit Token Trial Shows Banks Can Adopt Digital Money Reliably, Says D24 Fintech

November 19, 2025

The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) is taking steps to establish a digital Swiss franc known as the deposit token. In September, PostFinance AG, Sygnum

Sport

News·Sports

Air Peace, Onyema Back WABU Welterweight Champion Obizulike with ₦10m Sponsorship

December 24, 2025

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of West and Central Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, Dr Allen Ifechukwu Onyema, has reaffirmed the airline’s unwavering commitment to sports development and youth empowerment with the warm reception and sponsorship of rising Nigerian boxing sensation, Elisha “Viper” Obizulike, the newly crowned West African Boxing Union (WABU) welterweight champion. The courtesy visit, which underscores Air

News·Sports

Musa Calls Time on Illustrious Super Eagles Career

December 17, 2025

Nigeria’s most-capped footballer, Ahmed Musa, has formally announced his retirement from international

News·Sports·Top Stories

League Expels Katsina United From Home Ground, Slams ₦9m Penalty Over Violence

November 10, 2025

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed a ₦9 million fine

News·Sports

Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes Take Hit: Moffi and Ajayi Out of Gabon Playoff

October 19, 2025

The playoff match against Gabon is scheduled for November 13 in Morocco,

News·Sports

I Believe In You – Tinubu Hails Super Eagles for Thrashing Benin Republic 4.0

October 14, 2025

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening congratulated the Super Eagles on what

Markets

Business·Markets·News

Nigeria Launches N590bn Power Sector Bond to Clear GENCO, Gas Arrears

December 21, 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued its debut bond under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, raising N590 billion to settle verified

Business·Markets·Top Stories

Dollar Trades Flat In Black Market, Appreciates In Official Window

December 17, 2025

The dollar traded at N1,487.01/$1 in the parallel market on Wednesday, December 17, indicating the naira neither depreciated nor appreciated against the United States

Markets·News·World News

Venezuela Condemns Trump’s Threat, Pledges to Defend Sovereignty

December 17, 2025

The government of Venezuela has condemned what it described as a “reckless and serious threat” issued by U.S. President Trump, accusing him of violating

Business·Markets·News·World News

Bank of Japan Poised to Lift Rates to 30-Year High as Inflation Pressures Persist

December 16, 2025

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is set to raise its short-term policy interest rate to 0.75 per cent from 0.5 per cent at the

Business·Markets·News

SEC Orders Full Registration of Tradable Instruments by January 2026

November 28, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered all Capital Market Operators (CMOs) in Nigeria to declare their compliance status and ensure that every

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Dollar Rate Drops By N10 In Black Market

December 24, 2025

Over N10 was removed from the foreign exchange rate for the United States dollar (USD) in the black market on Wednesday, December 24. According to Naira Rates, the price for a dollar had depreciated to N1,467.99 kobo per $1, from the N1,477.99

Africa·News·Top Stories

Crowds Move Toward ‘Ark’ Site as Ghanaian Prophet’s Doomsday Claim Sparks Controversy

December 24, 2025

Videos circulating widely on social media on Wednesday showed groups of Ghanaians carrying personal belongings and basic necessities as they moved en masse toward a location believed to be linked to a controversial doomsday prophecy by self-styled cleric, Prophet Ebo Noah, Prime

Business

Over N118.37bn Added To Nigerian Stock Market Cap

December 24, 2025

Guinness led the gainers’ list on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Wednesday, December 24, and Legend Internet topped the losers’ table as the stock market capitalisation increased by N118.37 billion. According to NGX, the stock market capitalisation grew to N97.89 trillion, from

News·Top Stories·World News

Belgium Seeks to Intervene in ICJ Gaza Genocide Case Against Israel

December 24, 2025

Belgium has filed a declaration of intervention at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case brought by South Africa against Israel over alleged violations of the Genocide Convention in the Gaza Strip. In a press release issued on Tuesday, December

Business

Nigerian Breweries Generated N1.04trn From Drink Sale In Nine Months

December 24, 2025

Nigerian Breweries recorded N1.04 trillion in revenue between the first quarter (Q1) and the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, surpassing the N 710.87 billion posted in the first nine months of 2024, representing a 47.19 percent increase. The brewer announced the increase

News·Top Stories·World News

South Korea Indicts Former President Yoon Over Illegal Opinion Polls

December 24, 2025

South Korea’s special prosecutor on Wednesday indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on allegations that he violated the country’s Political Funds Act by illegally receiving public opinion polls during his time as a presidential candidate, deepening the legal troubles facing the ex-leader.

Diaspora·News·Top Stories

NIDCOM Rebuts Amnesty Letter on Nigerian Facing Death Row in Saudi Arabia

December 24, 2025

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has countered an open letter by Amnesty International calling on President Tinubu to intervene in the case of Suleimon Olufemi, a Nigerian who has spent more than 20 years on death row in Saudi Arabia, saying

News·Sports

Air Peace, Onyema Back WABU Welterweight Champion Obizulike with ₦10m Sponsorship

December 24, 2025

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of West and Central Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, Dr Allen Ifechukwu Onyema, has reaffirmed the airline’s unwavering commitment to sports development and youth empowerment with the warm reception and sponsorship of rising Nigerian boxing sensation, Elisha

News·Opinion

Chief Arthur Mbanefo (1930-2025): A Life of Impact and Inspiration- By Kingsley Moghalu

December 24, 2025

A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE CHIEF ARTHUR MBANEFO By Kingsley Moghalu I mourn the passing of Chief Arthur Mbanefo CON, Odu Mbanefo III of Onitsha, at the ripe old age of 95, and celebrate his life. Odu Mbanefo was truly a giant.

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