Nigerian sprint sensation Tobi Amusan delivered another outstanding performance on Sunday after winning the women’s 100m hurdles at the Rabat Diamond League meeting in Morocco, securing her first Diamond League victory of the 2026 season in dominant style. The world record holder stormed to the finish line in an impressive time of 12.28 seconds, equalling…
Ghana’s parliament has approved a controversial new bill that would criminalise homosexuality and the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities, sparking intense debate both within the country and internationally. Under the proposed legislation, individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer could face prison sentences of up to three years. The bill also introduces provisions…
Personal loans issued by Nigerian banks climbed to N1.96 trillion in January 2026, accounting for more than half of the country’s total consumer credit, according to the latest Economic Report released by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The report revealed that total consumer credit outstanding increased slightly to N3.81 trillion in January from N3.78 trillion…
Vietnam is considering a major financial policy shift that could allow small and medium-sized enterprises to use digital assets, intellectual property, and other intangible assets as collateral when applying for bank loans. The proposal is part of the draft revised Law on Support for Small and Medium Enterprises, which has been opened for public consultation,…
Google is seeking approval to release approximately 32 million specially modified mosquitoes across parts of Florida and California in what could become the largest mosquito control deployment ever attempted in the United States. The project, which is currently awaiting approval from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is part of an ongoing effort to…
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has openly criticized the proposed crypto Clarity Act and launched a sharp attack on Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, intensifying tensions between the traditional banking sector and the cryptocurrency industry over the future of digital asset regulation in the United States. Speaking during an interview with Fox Business on Friday, Dimon said…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has extended the deadline for the enforcement of Point-of-Sale terminal geo-fencing to August 1, 2026, giving banks, fintech companies, and other payment operators more time to comply with the policy designed to strengthen monitoring and security within Nigeria’s digital payment system. The development was disclosed in a circular dated May…
Nigeria spent a total of $2.34 billion on food imports in 2025, according to the latest quarterly statistical bulletin released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), highlighting the country’s continued dependence on imported food products despite efforts to boost local agricultural production. The report showed that the country’s food import bill declined by $186.4…
The Ogun State Police Command has announced the deployment of more than 2,500 security personnel across Ijebu Ode and surrounding communities as part of extensive preparations for the 2026 Ojude Oba festival. The command said the large-scale security operation is aimed at ensuring a peaceful and hitch-free celebration during one of Nigeria’s most prominent cultural…
SpaceX has reportedly reduced its target valuation for its highly anticipated initial public offering to at least $1.8 trillion, down from an earlier estimate that exceeded $2 trillion, according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the discussions. Despite the lower target, the Elon Musk-led company is still preparing for what could become the…
