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Abayomi Ademola Seven NPFL players have been named in the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming Unity Cup, following a round of domestic scouting trips by head coach Eric Chelle, who was recently seen at multiple Nigerian Premier Football League matches assessing the form of local players. The call-ups highlight strong national representation, with Ikorodu City FC leading the way …

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, strengthened slightly against the United States dollar at the official window on Tuesday. Officially, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange data shows that the naira closed at N1,373.34/$1, compared with N1,373.87/$1 on Tuesday. This represents a loss of N0.53 in the local currency against the dollar. On the black market, the naira lost N2 against …

Nigerian music stars Tems, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Asake have been nominated for the 2026 BET Awards, reinforcing Nigeria’s strong presence on the international music scene. The nominations were announced on BET.com, with Nigerian artists featured in several major music and international categories. Tems recorded the highest recognition among African bands, earning three nominations: Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, BET Her …

OpenAI Inc. has announced plans to establish a new artificial intelligence laboratory in Singapore through a multi-year partnership with the Singapore government, marking an important milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy. ChatGPT’s creators said the move is part of a wider effort to support Singapore’s ambition to become a leading global hub for AI innovation and development. According to …

This line-up of stories will help you discover the latest happenings around the tech world, today 1. Okra Solar secures $12M investment Okra Solar, a startup with a vision of transforming global energy access, has announced securing a $12 million in Series A funding. This investment, according to the startup, underscores the pressing need to address the energy disparity in …

Officers of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a couple said to be running a child theft syndicate in Mowe area of ​​Ogun State. Police also rescued a four-month-old baby stolen about two days earlier and two others, one of which was stolen in 2024 from its parents. The police also arrested a husband and wife who were suspected …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has maintained its key interest rate at 26.5%. The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced this at the end of the 305th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee in Abuja on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The MPC’s decision follows the 50 basis point cut announced in February 2026. How We Arrested Fugitive Former Power Minister …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has blown up a transnational methamphetamine production factory in Ogun State jointly operated by a Nigerian drug cartel and Mexican collaborators Ten suspects were reportedly arrested with illegal drugs and chemicals worth over N480 billion recovered during the operation. NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), disclosed this on Wednesday …

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday decided to maintain the Monetary Policy Interest Rate (MPR) at 26.5%. This is part of the decision taken at the 305th MPC meeting which was attended by 11 members. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, who announced the decision at the …

The Nigerian Navy says it has intensified operations against crude oil theft and illegal refining activities in the Niger Delta, leading to the recovery of about 531,500 liters of illegally refined petroleum products in the first quarter of 2026. The campaign against crude oil theft, conducted under Operation Delta Sentinel, also led to the dismantling of 12 illegal refining sites …