The United Kingdom will now allow international students, including thousands of Nigerians, to switch directly from a Study visa to the Innovator Founder visa without leaving the country, a significant departure from previous rules. Under the updated policy, effective November 25, 2025, students with a valid Study visa can transition to the Innovator Founder route …
Wall Street futures opened higher on Monday, signaling cautious optimism among investors as a jam-packed week of corporate earnings and U.S. economic data unfolds. The mood was buoyed by movements in tech stocks, while market participants digested fresh developments in corporate ownership and broader economic signals. Tech giant Nvidia (NVDA) edged up 0.4% in premarket …
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value, fell by 1.59% to $93,684 as of 4:21 p.m. ET (2121 GMT) on Sunday, reflecting ongoing volatility in global crypto markets. The decline comes after a period of sharp fluctuations in the digital asset space, driven by investor concerns over potential interest rate hikes, regulatory scrutiny, and …
Global currency markets opened the week cautiously, with the U.S. dollar inching higher against the euro, yen, and sterling as investors positioned themselves ahead of a busy week of U.S. economic data. Market response to President Donald Trump’s tariff reversal on over 200 food products was muted, with analysts noting that the move was largely …
Controversies have continued to grow following the absence of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, over the weekend. While the convention went ahead despite conflicting court orders, the absence of three PDP governors, Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, Ademola Adeleke of Osun, and Agbu …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed reports alleging an assassination attempt on Lt. Ahmed Yerima, a naval officer who recently clashed with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The post that went viral claimed that the officer was trailed by unidentified men in two unmarked Hilux vans along the Line Expressway to Gado Nasco …
Panic gripped Zuru Emirate in Kebbi State after armed bandits raided Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, killing the vice principal and abducting several students. The late-night attack claimed the life of Vice Principal Malam Hassan Yakubu Makuku, who reportedly tried to shield students from the assailants. The …
Social media sensation Martins Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi (Mr Jollof) are under investigation by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) following a viral video showing the two exchanging blows during a commercial flight. The incident first came to public attention when Facebook user Dr Paul Ezikel shared the footage …
As Côte d’Ivoire prepares for President Alassane Ouattara’s fourth term in office, the nation finds itself at a defining crossroads. On one hand, it is celebrated across the continent as an economic success story, a country that has managed to sustain robust and uninterrupted growth for more than a decade. On the other hand, deep …
In an age defined by digital innovation and evolving security threats, a silent revolution is reshaping the way the world travels. The humble passport, once a simple booklet for identification, has transformed into a sophisticated, tech-driven security device. Around the world, countries are abandoning traditional paper-based passports for e-passports, modern travel documents embedded with biometric …
