Abuja, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 The Nigerian naira has climbed to its strongest level in six months, bolstered by improved dollar inflows, tighter monetary policies, and renewed investor confidence in the country’s foreign exchange market. Traders on Monday confirmed that the local currency appreciated significantly at both the official and parallel markets, reflecting steady
Lagos, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 History was made in Lagos on Sunday as Nigerian pool maestro, Shehu Bamidele, etched his name into the Guinness World Records after an extraordinary performance at Poolfest Naija 2025. Bamidele, renowned for his precision and resilience at the pool table, shattered the previous record in a contest that drew
Benin City, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has commenced the review and validation of curricula for 26 trade areas across technical colleges in Nigeria, a move aimed at strengthening technical and vocational education in line with global best practices. The review exercise, which kicked off in Benin
London, United Kingdom | September 8, 2025 Manchester City and the Premier League have reached an agreement to end their long-running dispute over sponsorship rules, easing tensions that have cast a shadow over the English champions in recent years. The row centered on regulations governing related-party sponsorship deals, which critics argued gave City an unfair
Abuja, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Northern chapter, has acknowledged President Bola Tinubu’s good intentions for the country but warned that citizens’ patience is wearing thin as economic and security challenges deepen. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, said while the administration
Lagos, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 Traffic on the Third Mainland Bridge was brought to a standstill on Monday as residents of Oworonshoki, Lagos, staged a peaceful protest against the demolition of their homes by the Lagos State Government. The demonstrators, carrying placards and chanting solidarity songs, blocked a section of the busy bridge to
Osogbo, Osun State | September 8, 2025 The Osun State Government has unveiled Imole Wi-Fi, a free public internet initiative aimed at expanding digital access for residents, students, businesses, and communities across the state. According to the government, the initiative aligns with Governor Ademola Adeleke’s agenda to improve digital inclusion, bridge the connectivity gap, and
Jos, Plateau State | September 8, 2025 Dairy farmers in Plateau State on Monday staged a protest over what they described as the diversion of ₦441 million earmarked for the development of the dairy sector in the state. The aggrieved farmers, under the aegis of Plateau State Dairy Cooperative Association, accused government officials and intermediaries
London, United Kingdom | September 8, 2025 Renowned German football coach, Thomas Geist, has been appointed as a strategic advisor to a leading UK-based sports management agency, in a move aimed at strengthening its global outreach and talent development portfolio. Geist, widely respected for his tactical expertise and track record in nurturing young talents, will
Kathmandu, Nepal | September 8, 2025 The United Nations has called for an independent investigation following the death of at least 17 protesters in Nepal during violent clashes with security forces. According to local reports, demonstrators had taken to the streets over growing economic hardship and political discontent when security personnel allegedly opened fire to
