The Federal Government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of Denmark to deepen cooperation on digital transformation and innovation, aimed at fostering inclusive economic growth. The agreement was signed in Lagos during the NORDIC-Nigeria Connect Conference with the theme, “Forging Partnerships for Sustainable Impact”. The conference also witnessed commitments from …
Wall Street’s Ethereum bet goes Big: BitMine immersion buys $252 million in ETH, boosting 2.7% of the total supply! BitMine Immersion Technologies, the Ethereum treasury powerhouse chaired by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, scooped up 63,539 ETH worth $251.6 million from Kraken and BitGo, pushing its holdings to 3.24 million tokens or 2.7% of Ethereum’s circulating …
SpaceX’s Sudden Bitcoin Shuffle: $268 Million Moved to Dormant Wallets—“Internal Reorg” or Bigger Play? SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket powerhouse, executed a stealthy transfer of 2,395 Bitcoin worth $268 million at a time into two long-dormant wallet addresses, its first significant on-chain BTC activity in three months. As a crypto enthusiast who’s followed Musk’s crypto whims …
The University of Ilorin has announced that a total of 11,886 students will graduate during its 40th Convocation Ceremonies, which coincide with the institution’s Golden Jubilee Anniversary, marking 50 years of academic excellence, innovation, and service to humanity. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Wahab Egbewole (SAN), made the disclosure on Monday during a press briefing to …
China’s exports of rare earth magnets fell 6.1% in September, sparking renewed concerns that Beijing may again use its dominance in critical minerals as leverage in trade talks with the United States. Customs data showed shipments dropped to 5,774 tonnes from 6,146 tonnes in August, ending three consecutive months of growth and coming just before …
Global companies have incurred more than $35 billion in costs from U.S. tariffs heading into third-quarter earnings, though many are now scaling back earlier forecasts as new trade deals ease exposure to President Donald Trump’s levies. Trump’s trade war has driven tariffs to their highest levels since the 1930s, but recent bilateral agreements with the …
The U.S. Federal Reserve is preparing for its next policy meeting under an unusual cloud of uncertainty, with the ongoing government shutdown halting key economic data releases and leaving policymakers without a clear picture of the economy’s health. Official employment figures have not been published since the shutdown began on October 1, while limited private …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dealt a major blow to drug traffickers, intercepting multiple consignments of illicit substances concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothing. The shipments were destined for the United States, United Kingdom, and Democratic Republic of Congo. NDLEA confirmed the seizures and arrests through an official press …
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has released official guidelines on the correct rendition and recitation of Nigeria’s national anthem and pledge at public and official events across the country. In a public notice shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, the agency urged Nigerians to “kindly take note of the correct protocol …
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed four places to 41st position in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking, moving back into Africa’s top five. The new FIFA rankings, released on Friday, marked a significant improvement for Nigeria's Super Eagles, which have climbed from 45th to 41st. The three-time African champions also moved ahead of Ivory Coast, now …
