Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has expressed his willingness to step down if it would bring lasting peace to his war-torn country. Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv on Sunday, Zelenskiy even suggested that he would exchange his resignation for Ukraine’s long-sought entry into NATO, emphasizing his commitment to the nation’s security and future. Zelenskiy’s…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken legal action against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over the recent increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees. The organization filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Lagos, seeking to prevent the implementation of what it describes as an unjust policy that…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta did not hold back in his criticism after his team fell to a disappointing 1-0 defeat against West Ham on Saturday. The Gunners, aiming for their first Premier League title in 21 years, saw their hopes take a major hit as they suffered their first home loss of the season, leaving…
In a significant move to boost Nigeria’s financial technology sector, President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting businesses that provide payment infrastructure services for Nigerians and Africans. During a meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Saturday, President Tinubu welcomed key stakeholders from Flutterwave and Alami Capital, where he emphasized…
The highly anticipated mainnet launch of Pi Network took a disastrous turn as the cryptocurrency crashed, wiping out an estimated $6 billion in value within the first two days. After debuting at $2, the Pi coin price plummeted to $0.76 by Saturday, raising concerns among investors and the crypto community. One major factor behind the…
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is in the final months of his current contract, and as of now, he has yet to agree on a new deal to extend his stay at Anfield. Speculation is mounting about his future, with reports suggesting that if he becomes a free agent at the end of the 2024-25…
President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum directing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to tighten restrictions on Chinese investments in critical industries. This order, aimed at balancing foreign investment with national security, underscores growing concerns over China’s influence in key American sectors. According to a White House official, the order…
New York City has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for reclaiming $80.5 million in federal grants meant to assist with housing costs for migrants. The complaint, filed in Manhattan federal court on Friday, challenges the claim by federal officials that the city misused the funds and argues that the February 11 clawback undermined…
US officials have reportedly pressured Ukraine to grant access to its vast reserves of critical minerals, even raising the possibility of cutting off the country’s access to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system. Three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters that these discussions intensified after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected an initial proposal from…
The Nigerian Federal Government has announced plans to discontinue the visa-on-arrival policy, a move aimed at strengthening national security and improving immigration processes. This decision was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during the closing ceremony of a weeklong capacity-building training for personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The visa-on-arrival policy, introduced…
