After two days of grounded flights and widespread disruption across Nigeria’s airports, workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) have officially ended their strike. The industrial action, which began earlier this week, brought local flight operations to a halt, leaving countless passengers stranded at key airports including Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja and Murtala…
In a move that bridges the worlds of basketball and football, Dallas Mavericks Head Coach Jason Kidd has officially stepped into the English Premier League—this time, not as a player or coach, but as a club owner. Kidd has joined the ownership group of Everton Football Club through an investment facilitated by Roundhouse Capital Holdings,…
Kevin De Bruyne’s future at Manchester City is hanging in the balance, and a new report suggests the Belgian midfielder may be eyeing a quiet exit. According to the Daily Star, the 33-year-old is considering skipping the upcoming Club World Cup this summer—concerned that a potential injury could derail his next big move. De Bruyne’s…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has hit the pause button on a decision regarding Grayscale’s proposed Polkadot spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). In a filing published on April 24, 2025, the agency announced it would extend the review period, pushing the deadline to June 11, 2025. Grayscale is seeking to convert its existing Polkadot…
The 51st edition of the American Music Awards (AMAs) is just around the corner—and once again, African music is front and center. Scheduled for Monday, May 26, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the event promises a night of powerful performances, major wins, and cultural moments that will have fans talking for…
China marked another major milestone in its ambitious space program on Thursday, sending a trio of astronauts to its permanently crewed space station. The launch, part of the long-running Shenzhou program, is the 15th crewed mission and the 20th overall since the initiative began over 30 years ago. At exactly 5:17 p.m. local time (0917…
In a dramatic turn of events that underscores the growing tension between the federal government and academic institutions, U.S. President Donald Trump has taken aim at Harvard University, branding it an “Anti-Semitic, Far Left Institution.” The Ivy League school is now embroiled in a high-profile legal battle with the Trump administration, which has frozen billions…
In a bold move toward sustainable development and green finance, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has announced a sweeping new policy aimed at unlocking up to $2.5 billion in carbon credit investments by 2030. This landmark initiative, known as the Nigeria Carbon Market Activation Policy, is designed to position the country as a continental leader in…
Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) market is gaining strength, delivering a net inflow of $15.20 billion in the first quarter of 2025 — a sign that the country’s ongoing market reforms and liberalisation efforts are yielding results. The figures, presented during the Nigerian Investor Forum on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings…
After a brief but concerning absence, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is back at the club’s training centre, having recovered from a bout of pneumonia that saw him hospitalized earlier this month. The 47-year-old boss was sidelined during a crucial stretch of the Premier League season, missing matches against Manchester United, Crystal Palace, and Aston…
