The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has dismissed the Federal Government’s last-minute appeal to suspend its proposed warning strike, describing it as “too little, too late”. Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast show, ‘The Morning Brief’, on Thursday, ASUU President Dr Chris Piwuna criticised the government’s slow response to the union’s long-standing demands, saying officials …
$48 billion Jack Dorsey's Square just launched a Bitcoin wallet for their four million merchants. Bitcoin is going mainstream. Square, the brainchild of Jack Dorsey—co-founder of Twitter and a Bitcoin pioneer—has just dropped a game-changer for four million U.S. merchants! Starting November 2025, Square Bitcoin rolls out zero-fee, near-instant Bitcoin payments and a slick Bitcoin …
BlackRock’s IBIT Pulls $3.5 Billion in a Week, 10% of All Flows, Crushing S&P 500 Rivals. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF has shattered records with $3.5 billion in net inflows over the past week, snagging 10% of all U.S. ETF flows and boosting its holdings to 798,747 BTC worth $97.67 billion. This isn’t just …
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, has called on labour unions not to undertake actions that undermine the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, noting that it is a strategic investment in the oil and gas sector that the country can’t afford to watch being sabotaged by those seeking to advance selfish interests. Ubani, who …
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has reported a sharp drop in revenue remittance by electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, signalling renewed financial strain in Nigeria’s power sector. According to the latest NERC Q2 2025 Quarterly Report, DisCos collectively remitted ₦399.20 billion to the electricity market — a 27.9 …
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho have taken a blow as injuries and visa delays cut the Super Eagles’ 23-man squad down to 21 players. Head coach Eric Sekou Chelle now faces a selection challenge ahead of the Group C showdown in Polokwane, South Africa, this Friday. Key players like …
The growing scandal over the academic credentials of former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has entered a new phase after Premium Times published details of how it uncovered what it says are forged certificates. The revelations have triggered sharp exchanges, denials, and calls for accountability across the media, political, and legal spheres. …
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has graduated 10,000 newly recruited constables from its training institutions across the country, marking a significant milestone in efforts to boost manpower and enhance national security. Nationwide Passing Out Parade The Passing Out Parade (POP) took place simultaneously on Tuesday, 7 October 2025, across all designated police colleges and training …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law the bill establishing the Nigeria Police Training Institutes, marking a significant step toward professionalising the nation’s law enforcement system. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the development during Tuesday’s plenary session, confirming that the President had formally granted his constitutional assent to the bill. “The Nigerian Police Force …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a full-scale investigation into the academic and professional certificates of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all members of his cabinet. Atiku made the demand on Wednesday through a statement posted on his official X handle, following the resignation of Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology. …
