CBN working with SEC on framework for crypto regulation, says Cardoso
Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says the bank is collaborating with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to develop a sustainable framework for digital currencies in the country. Speaking during the CBN governor’s annual lecture series at the Lagos Business School (LBS) on Friday, Cardoso said cryptocurrencies, fintech, and blockchain […]
Edo NSCDC commandant slumps, dies
Gbenga Agun, Edo commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), died on Thursday during an event that would have honoured him in Benin City, the state’s capital, according to the Cable Ogbebor Efosa, Edo NSCDC spokesperson, confirmed Agun’s passing on Friday. The event was organised by the International Association of World Peace […]
“No Case Of Ebola In The FCT” – Health Secretary
• Says Surveillance Has Been Heightened The Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Secretariat, Dr Dolapo Fasawe has allayed concerns over a report of a suspected outbreak of Ebola disease in the FCT. Addressing the Press in Abuja, on Friday, the Mandate Secretary stressed that the FCT is free of Ebola disease. She confirmed that […]
Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk shot dead
US conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead on Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem. Authorities said the killing, described by Utah Governor Spencer Cox as a “political assassination,” triggered a massive manhunt for a lone sniper. The 31-year-old was addressing an outdoor crowd of […]
Troops kill ISWAP/JAS terror kingpin Amirul Fiya
The Nigerian Army has listed the killing of a notorious terrorist commander, identified as Amirul Fiya, also known as Abu Nazir and others among the major successes recorded by its troops in recent operations against insurgency and banditry. The terrorists’ kingpins were killed by troops of 3 Battalion, deployed at Forward Operating Base Rann Kala […]
Osun NIPR Hails Dr. Moyosore Alade’s Appointment as Mass Communication HOD at Redeemer’s University
The Osun State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has congratulated Dr. Moyosore Alade on her recent appointment as the Head of the Department of Mass Communication at Redeemer’s University, Ede, describing it as a significant milestone and a testament to her outstanding contributions to the field of communication. In a statement […]
Wife of Renowned PR Scholar, Professor Bayo Oloyede, Bags PhD in Nursing
In a remarkable demonstration of academic excellence and professional distinction, Dr. Gbeminiyi Oloyede, a seasoned maternal and child health practitioner at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, has added another prestigious feather to her cap with the successful completion of her Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo. Dr. Oloyede, who was officially […]
Tinubu appoints Governing Council, principal officers for Federal varsity in Ogoniland
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced key appointments for the newly established Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoni, Rivers State. The appointments include the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members, and principal officers. According to a statement by Tinubu’s Media Aide, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, July 30, Don Mon Baridam from the South-South geopolitical zone […]
Ghana adds two non-African countries to visa-free list
Ghana has expanded its visa-free travel policy to include four countries—Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, Colombia, and the Commonwealth of Dominica—in a move aimed at strengthening global partnerships and enhancing mobility. Of particular note is the inclusion of Colombia and the Commonwealth of Dominica, two non-African countries. Their addition signals Ghana’s growing intent to forge […]
BBNaija season 10 premieres tonight with N150m grand prize
The much-anticipated BBNaija season 10 premieres tonight, with fans across Africa set to be treated to another round of high-stakes drama, entertainment, and strategic gameplay. The BBNaija Season 10 launch, which will take place over two nights, Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, 2025, will air live on Showmax for viewers across the continent. […]