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Hope for Naira: BUA Chairman Predicts ₦1,300 Exchange Rate by December

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group, has expressed optimism that the naira will continue its upward trajectory, forecasting that the currency could trade between ₦1,300 and ₦1,400 to the dollar by the end of the year. Rabiu made the projection on Wednesday while addressing journalists after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the […]

WAEC Warns: Accurate Registration Key to Successful Computer-Based Exams

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in Anambra has stressed that accurate candidate registration is the foundation for a smooth transition to Computer-Based Examinations (CBE). Mr. Tunde Ajibade, WAEC Branch Controller, made the statement in Awka during a strategic meeting with the Ministry of Education and key education stakeholders. The meeting focused on preparations for […]

Fubara and the Stockholm Syndrome of Nigerian Politics

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

In trying to decode the curious conduct of Siminalayi Fubara since his reinstatement as governor of Rivers State—after serving a six-month suspension imposed by the “headmaster” of Nigeria’s democracy, President Bola Tinubu, and his “class captain,” Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, Minister of the FCT—I found myself revisiting the term Stockholm syndrome. The phrase dates back to […]

NPA Targets Globally Competitive Port System, Digital Transformation by 2026

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has announced that the Authority is working to establish a globally competitive port system designed to enhance trade facilitation, attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and boost investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy. Speaking at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) while presenting a […]

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Welcome Baby No. 3 — Meet Their Daughter, Rocki Irish Mayers

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have added another little star to their growing family! The power couple recently announced the birth of their third child, a baby girl named Rocki Irish Mayers, and fans everywhere can’t stop talking about the sweet meaning behind her name. The 37-year-old singer, who has seamlessly balanced her career in music, […]

The Pathfinder’s Saddle: Governor Okpebholo Steering Edo Toward Renewal

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Ten months is a blink in history, but it is enough time to sense the rhythm of leadership and the stirrings of change. When Governor Monday Okpebholo took office, Edo people carried cautious expectations, yearning for a leader who would not just occupy Osadebey Avenue but walk their streets, hear their voices, and feel their […]

Beyond the Stars: Why Creative Exits Are Reshaping African Music

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Introduction – Why Talk About Creative Industry Exits in Music? For too long, African music has been framed only through its superstars — Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr. But behind the fame are companies, contracts, and strategic deals that actually shape the industry’s future. A merger, acquisition, or joint venture isn’t just about “selling […]

Ese Brume Denies Receiving $30,000 Support from NSC After Accident

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Nigerian long jumper Ese Brume has dismissed claims that she received $30,000 from the National Sports Commission (NSC) following the accident she suffered last year, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Brume was involved in a near-fatal crash in the United States, which left her with serious injuries and cut short her season. Her vehicle almost plunged […]