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A Boyhood Dream at Manchester UnitedAfter 426 appearances for his boyhood club, Manchester United, and 138 goals in all competitions, Marcus Rashford, once a golden boy, will play for another club for the first time in his professional football career. At seven years old—perhaps timid but certainly determined—Rashford walked through the gates of Old Trafford […]

Nigeria is set to welcome its first fully compliant stablecoin, cNGN, licensed by both the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Stablecoins are digital currencies designed to maintain a fixed value, making them practical for payments, remittances, and trading. Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which experience drastic price fluctuations, […]

Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, has been recognised as the safest country in Africa, making it an ideal destination for travellers seeking a warm and secure getaway. With temperatures reaching up to 30°C in February, the island provides a perfect escape from the winter chill, particularly for British tourists. According to a […]

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is set to launch its contactless passport application system across Europe, the UK, and Ireland on Friday, February 7, 2025. This announcement was made by Akinsola Akinlabi, NIS public relations officer,  in a statement issued from Abuja on Thursday. The system, which was first introduced in Canada on November 5, 2024, […]

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…Targets 558 young farmers Jibrin Barau, the deputy senate president , has introduced a N279 billion loan scheme for farmers across the 186 local government areas in the seven states of the Northwest geopolitical zone. The initiative, which was unveiled to journalists covering the Senate on Thursday, aims to support 558 young farmers by providing […]

1.0 Introduction According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (2023), there are over 58600 registered geographical indication products across 86 national and regional authorities in the world. Geographical Indication (GI) plays a significant part in global economic growth, cultural preservation, and intellectual property development. Geographical indication refers to any indications or ‘labels’ which identifies a […]

Companies increasingly rely on third-party service providers and partners to optimise their operations and drive growth in today’s interconnected business environment. However, this reliance comes with risks, particularly when onboarding entities with a history of non-compliance, unethical practices, or controversies. Case in point, in January 2025, word got out that a Nigerian HR solutions provider […]

.mandates $25,000 weekly purchase from autorised dealers at NFEM rate.BDCs to sell PTA/BTA at 1% The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued new directives for Bureau de Change (BDC) operators, mandating that records be maintained for all transactions showing the Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs) of end-users and endorsing dollar sales on international passports. The […]

Innocent Dike, Chief Executive Officer of Smart Farms Services, has given maize farmers in Imo State some guildlines on how to achieve bumper harvest amid the food insecurity staring Nigerians on the face, explaining that if they should strive to follow the guidelines strictly, there would be much improvement in their agricultural productivity. Dike, who […]