Fresh concerns have emerged over agricultural financing in Nigeria after a leading agribusiness executive accused financial institutions of diverting funds intended for farmers into the real estate sector, worsening the country’s already fragile food production system. The allegation was made by Wale Oyekoya, former Chairman of the Agriculture and Non-Oil Group of the Lagos Chamber…
Nigerian fintech company Interswitch has partnered with Asaba Airport Company to introduce a new smart parking solution at Asaba International Airport, marking another step toward modernising airport operations in Nigeria. The newly deployed system, known as the Interswitch Parking Management Platform (PMP), is designed to automate parking operations and improve access control across the airport….
The United States Department of Defense has officially begun releasing a large collection of previously classified files related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), more commonly known as UFOs, sparking renewed public interest in unexplained aerial sightings and the long-running question of whether humanity is alone in the universe. The newly declassified records were released on…
Pharmaceutical giant Moderna is reportedly working alongside an international team of scientists to develop a vaccine against hantavirus, a potentially deadly disease recently linked to multiple deaths aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The renewed urgency comes after an outbreak was reported on the expedition cruise vessel MV Hondius, which departed from Argentina…
Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley has officially entered the direct retail cryptocurrency trading market by launching crypto trading services on its E*Trade platform. The move marks a significant expansion of the bank’s digital asset strategy and positions Morgan Stanley as a stronger competitor in the fast-growing retail crypto trading space. According to reports, the new…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and repatriated a Chinese fugitive, Xu Qing, to the People’s Republic of China over his alleged involvement in a massive financial fraud scheme estimated at $245 million. According to police authorities, the operation was carried out by the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Abuja following a formal request from…
The global cryptocurrency market has reached a major milestone after total market capitalization climbed to $2.8 trillion for the first time since January 2026. The latest surge signals renewed momentum across the digital asset industry, reinforcing growing optimism among both retail and institutional investors after weeks of steady market recovery. The rise in total market…
South Korea is strengthening its position as one of the world’s most influential cryptocurrency markets, with won-denominated trades now accounting for 30 percent of all global spot crypto trading volume in 2026. New data from crypto research firm Kaiko shows that South Korea now ranks second only to U.S. dollar markets in global cryptocurrency trading…
Coinbase is expanding beyond cryptocurrency trading with the launch of 24/7 gold and silver perpetual futures for eligible users outside the United States. The move marks another major step in Coinbase’s strategy to bridge traditional financial markets with the always-active digital asset ecosystem. According to the company, the newly launched precious metals futures products are…
Ted Turner, the visionary media entrepreneur who transformed the global television industry by launching 24-hour news broadcasting, has died at the age of 87. A family spokesperson confirmed that Turner passed away on Wednesday at his home near Tallahassee. The media pioneer had publicly revealed in 2018 that he was living with Lewy body dementia,…
