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  • CBN to cut interest by 25 basis points – Economists Rewane

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on CBN to cut interest by 25 basis points – Economists Rewane

    Popular economist and chief executive of Financial Derivatives Company, Bismark Rewane, has said that the Central Bank of Nigeria Monetary Policy Committee may cut the interest rate by 25 basis points in its next meeting. […]

  • Trump Alerts 150+ Nations of 10–15% Tariff Plans, Seeks Trade Concessions

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Trump Alerts 150+ Nations of 10–15% Tariff Plans, Seeks Trade Concessions

    The Trump administration has notified more than 150 nations of potential new tariffs ranging from 10% to 15% on imports, signaling a sharp escalation in efforts to reshape global trade dynamics. President Donald Trump revealed […]

  • Olayinka Slams Melaye’s ADC Switch: ‘Bad Egg’ Defection Over Social Media Absence

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Olayinka Slams Melaye’s ADC Switch: ‘Bad Egg’ Defection Over Social Media Absence

    A political aide to Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister has sharply criticized former Senator Dino Melaye’s recent defection to an opposition coalition, calling the move emblematic of unreliable leadership. Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant […]

  • Nicki Minaj vs. SZA Feud Heats Up as Singer Rejects Collab Requests

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Nicki Minaj vs. SZA Feud Heats Up as Singer Rejects Collab Requests

    A simmering rivalry between global music stars Nicki Minaj and SZA intensified this week as the pair exchanged pointed remarks on social media, escalating a dispute sparked by competing claims about their careers. The clash […]

  • NUJ Urges Journalists to Verify Political Claims Ahead of 2027 Nigeria Polls

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on NUJ Urges Journalists to Verify Political Claims Ahead of 2027 Nigeria Polls

    Nigeria’s leading journalists’ union has issued a sharp warning to media professionals, urging them to resist collaboration with politicians in spreading unverified claims, particularly as the country approaches its next general elections in 2027. The […]

  • Ex-Minister Claims N$220K Farm Expenses, Denies Rape Case Bribery

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Ex-Minister Claims N$220K Farm Expenses, Denies Rape Case Bribery

    A former Namibian minister has denied allegations that N$220,000 (approximately US$12,000) discovered during his arrest was intended as a bribe, insisting the funds were allocated for farm operations. Mac Hengari, who previously served as minister […]

  • Jigawa revenue generation hits N23.8b in six months

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Jigawa revenue generation hits N23.8b in six months

    The Jigawa State Government said its revenue generation has increased by more than 100% in the last six months with N23.8 billion generated from January to June this year. Executive Chairman, Jigawa State Internal Revenue […]

  • Jigawa Farmers: High Fertilizer Costs, Losses Threaten Wet Season

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Jigawa Farmers: High Fertilizer Costs, Losses Threaten Wet Season

    Agricultural communities in Nigeria’s northern Jigawa State face mounting uncertainty as rising fertilizer prices and steep losses from recent crop failures threaten to derail the upcoming wet farming season. Rice growers in the region, interviewed […]

  • Ekiti PDP’s Ogun Dismisses ADC Threat, Eyes 2026 Guber Victory

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Ekiti PDP’s Ogun Dismisses ADC Threat, Eyes 2026 Guber Victory

    A senior figure in Nigeria’s opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, Funmilayo Ogun, has dismissed claims that the rival African Democratic Congress (ADC) could eclipse the PDP’s influence ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 gubernatorial […]

  • Why CBN is afraid of Cryptocurrency in Nigeria – Don

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Why CBN is afraid of Cryptocurrency in Nigeria – Don

    The Federal government has been advised to adopt the use of Cryptocurrency in official transactions and to encourage its use among Nigerians, with an effective regulatory framework. This advice was given by a Professor of […]

  • Google Easter Egg Honors Brennan’s Game Changer Shoe Prank

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Google Easter Egg Honors Brennan’s Game Changer Shoe Prank

    Dropout’s latest episode of the comedy game show Game Changer has sparked unexpected online virality, now amplified by a playful collaboration with Google. Titled Fool’s Gold, the series’ recent installment challenged contestants to earn the […]

  • Trump’s Softer China Trade Stance Divides Advisers on Tariff Strategy

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Trump’s Softer China Trade Stance Divides Advisers on Tariff Strategy

    The Biden administration’s efforts to recalibrate U.S.-China trade relations have exposed internal divisions, as a pivot toward diplomatic engagement clashes with calls among some advisers for a firmer stance against Beijing. According to Bloomberg, President […]

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