Nigeria’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has held a high-level meeting with Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, signaling a renewed push to deepen economic cooperation between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. The meeting took place at the ambassador’s residence in Abuja’s Diplomatic Quarter, where both leaders explored fresh investment opportunities across key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and…
A wave of grief and unrest has swept through Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State following the killing of a traditional ruler and the subsequent mob action that claimed the lives of three suspected attackers. The monarch, identified as Ponzhi Kwallak of the Kwallak community, was reportedly murdered on Thursday night after unknown…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully repelled a coordinated terrorist attack on Kukareta community in Damaturu Local Government Area of Yobe State, delivering a significant blow to insurgent forces in the region. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of April 23, 2026, began shortly after midnight and lasted for several hours. According…
Residents of Achida, a community in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State, have successfully repelled a bandit attack in what many are describing as a rare and courageous act of collective self-defense. The incident highlights a growing trend of local communities stepping up to protect themselves amid persistent security challenges in parts of northern…
In a major crackdown on suspected financial crime in the crypto space, Tether has frozen more than $344 million worth of its USDT stablecoin following requests from U.S. law enforcement agencies. The action, carried out on April 23, 2026, marks the largest single asset freeze in the company’s history. According to Tether, the enforcement targeted…
The Dangote Group has taken a major step into upstream oil production, announcing it has achieved its first oil and is on track to begin commercial crude output in the coming weeks. The milestone marks a significant expansion of the conglomerate’s footprint in Nigeria’s energy sector, as it pushes toward building a fully integrated oil…
Tether is making a bold move beyond its dominance in the stablecoin market, signaling a deeper push into the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. The company has disclosed that it subscribed to more than half of Antalpha’s $49 million Nasdaq initial public offering, acquiring approximately 1.95 million shares and securing an 8.2% stake in the firm. The…
After nearly a decade and a half at the helm of Apple Inc., Tim Cook has announced he will step down as Chief Executive Officer in September, marking the end of one of the most impactful leadership eras in modern corporate history. The company confirmed that longtime executive John Ternus will take over the role,…
Strategy, the business intelligence firm closely associated with Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor, has significantly increased its cryptocurrency holdings with a fresh multi-billion-dollar purchase. In a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company disclosed that it acquired 34,164 Bitcoin between April 13 and April 19, spending approximately $2.55 billion. The purchase…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has moved to clear the air following widespread confusion over the status of airtime borrowing and data advance services in Nigeria. According to the regulator, there is no ban on these services, contrary to claims circulating across social media and some media platforms. The clarification comes shortly…
