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Do you drive a car with tinted windows in Nigeria? If yes, there’s a chance you might be breaking the law — even if your tint came factory-fitted. Tinted glass, once seen as a luxury feature, now comes with serious legal obligations in Nigeria. In recent years, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has tightened its…
As of April 30, 2025, the Nigerian Naira has recorded a modest appreciation against the US dollar in the parallel market, trading at ₦1,615 per $1. This marks a slight improvement from the ₦1,620 rate observed just a day earlier, indicating a possible shift in forex market sentiment. In the official Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange…
Picture this: a trader hunched over a glowing screen, charts dancing with candlesticks, heart racing as the euro climbs against the dollar. Now imagine a bettor in a buzzing sportsbook, clutching a ticket, eyes locked on the final seconds of a football match. Both are chasing a rush, a win, a shot at turning a…
The Nigerian stock market recorded its first negative trading session of the week, with the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) slipping 0.18% to close at 105,931.18 points, down from 106,116.18. Market capitalization also took a hit, dropping N116 billion to N66.577 trillion. The decline was largely driven by profit-taking in heavyweights like MTN Nigeria (-6.07%), Livestock…
The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the Federal University of Technology, Minna has announced a bold initiative aimed at securing an extension for the payment of school fees for the 2024/2025 academic session. In a press release dated April 29, 2025, the Office of the Public Relations Officer of the SUG addressed the urgent financial…
Paris Saint-Germain seized a narrow but crucial 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final clash at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. It was Ousmane Dembélé who delivered the decisive blow just four minutes into the game, finishing a slick PSG move with a first-time strike…
Carlo Ancelotti and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) have reached an agreement in principle for the Italian maestro to become the new head coach of the Seleção ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The deal is expected to commence in June 2025, and not after the FIFA Club World Cup as previously speculated. This…
The global Catholic community — and the world — is eagerly watching to see who will become the next pope. As of late April 2025, Polymarket, a popular crypto-based prediction market, has seen a surge of interest in this question, with over $6 million wagered. A recent viral fake Vatican announcement about excommunicating gamblers ironically…
The Nigerian Senate has announced a significant initiative that could transform access to higher education across the country. In a move aimed at expanding educational opportunities, the Senate plans to budget for the establishment of Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres in all 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) starting from the 2026 fiscal year. Currently, many UTME…
Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Annie Macaulay-Idibia has opened up about her latest career moves and her unwavering commitment to her family. In a recent heartfelt Instagram post, Annie reflected on her humble beginnings and expressed her deep motivation to become a source of pride for her children. Sharing her emotional thoughts, Annie wrote: “Ain’t no…
