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The startup targets one of crypto’s most persistent challenges—fragmentation—by combining multiple financial services into one cohesive interface that mirrors the convenience of the traditional banking system. For many crypto users, financial management involves handling multiple applications in custody, payments, trading, and cross-border transfers. The NectarFi platform combines these functions, allowing users to store assets in a self-service custodial wallet, shop …

The Spanish striker of Barcelona n. 10 Lamine Yamal (L) looks dejected as Atletico Madrid players celebrate at the end of the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter final soccer match between Club Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid April 14, 2026. Atletico Madrid reaches the semi-finals of the Champions League. (Photo …

Nollywood actress Victoria Inyama has courted controversy after describing her experience with female circumcision as the “best thing” that happened to her during a live Instagram chat with media personality Daddy Freeze. Her comments have reignited debate around the practice, widely considered by global health bodies to be female genital mutilation (FGM), and its cultural, medical and human rights implications. …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. PDP CRISIS: The Supreme Court scheduled an important appeal hearing for April 22 Nigeria’s Supreme Court has set April 22 to hear a series of appeals related to the ongoing leadership dispute within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).Read more 2. LEADERSHIP CRISIS: Tinubu’s aide Onanuga lashes out at Obi …

Barely two months after defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress APC in Adamawa State, in solidarity with Governor Fintiri, and two weeks after officially declaring his intention to contest for the APC gubernatorial seat, Maurice Vunulvoki on Tuesday announced his exit from the party. Speaking at a press conference in Yola, Vunovolki, the Adamawa …

The Nigerian Police have intensified security measures across the country ahead of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations administered by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), deploying rapid response units to examination centers across the country. Authorities also dismissed widespread rumors that there was a threat to the candidate’s safety, describing the claims as baseless. In a statement issued …

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, and Mrs Florence Ajimobi, wife of late former governor Abiola Ajimobi, have strongly denied claims that they influenced members of the Oyo State House of Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Seyi Makinde. The controversy emerged after the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Adebo Ogundoyin, was linked to the alleged conspiracy, prompting …

An aspirant for Ondo North Senatorial District, Michael Abayomi Adeyanju, popularly known as Imole, has formally declared his intention to contest the seat, following a consultative visit to the Ondo State leadership of the All Progressives Congress. Adeyanju made the statement during a courtesy visit to the APC state chairman, Kolawole Babatunde, at the party secretariat, where he also pledged …

Troops neutralize IEDs and secure the Borno highway for commuters An alleged member of the Islamic State West Africa Province/Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (ISWAP/JAS) has attempted suicide while in military custody in Borno State. Security sources said the incident occurred at around 11am on Sunday, April 13, less than 24 hours after the suspect was arrested by troops of …

Nigeria’s total public debt has risen to reach N159.28 trillion as of December 31, 2025, according to data released on Tuesday by the Debt Management Office (DMO). The latest figures driven by new domestic and foreign loans show a quarter-on-quarter increase of N5.98tn, or 3.9 percent, from N153.29tn recorded at end-September 2025, and a year-on-year increase of N14.61tn, or 10.1 …