The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned members of the public, businesses and financial institutions against rejecting the standard ₦100 banknote, reaffirming that it remains legal tender and must be accepted for transactions across the country. The clarification follows reports that some Nigerians have refused to accept the standard ₦100 note due to uncertainty…
Norway’s preparations for their FIFA World Cup quarter-final against England have been disrupted by a sickness outbreak within the squad ahead of Saturday’s showdown in Miami. The Norwegians secured a place in the last eight with a stunning 2-1 victory over Brazil, thanks to a brace from Erling Haaland. However, head coach Ståle Solbakken…
Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has tipped France to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying Spain are the only team he believes can stop Didier Deschamps’ side from lifting the trophy. France have been one of the tournament’s standout performers, winning all their group-stage matches before eliminating Sweden and Paraguay to book a…
Zimbabwe international Divine Lunga escaped unharmed after surviving a gun attack in Johannesburg, South African police have confirmed. The 31-year-old defender was reportedly driving through the Hillbrow area of the city on Sunday, July 5, when an unidentified gunman opened fire on his vehicle. Lunga, who plays for Zimbabwe’s national team and South…
The United States on Tuesday revoked a temporary sanctions waiver that had allowed Iran to continue limited oil exports, following attacks on three commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz that Washington linked to Tehran. The move marks a sharp escalation in economic pressure on Iran despite ongoing negotiations between the two countries aimed at…
FIFA has opened an investigation into an alleged racist incident involving popular content creator IShowSpeed during the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash between Argentina and Cape Verde. The alleged abuse reportedly occurred on July 3 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, where the 21-year-old streamer was watching the match while broadcasting live…
Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to ensure her husband receives fair treatment, reminding the President of the role their family played in supporting his 2023 election campaign. Asiya made the emotional appeal on Tuesday, July 7, while addressing journalists in Abuja alongside…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over 1,452 items recovered from proceeds of crime to the Federal Ministry of Education to support schools across Nigeria. The items, comprising 501 double-step bunk beds, 939 mattresses and 12 wooden beds with mattresses, were presented to the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, by EFCC…
The Federal Government has suspended the implementation and enforcement of newly introduced regulations affecting internet platforms, online intermediaries and other key areas of the digital economy, pending the development of a unified national policy framework. The directive was issued by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, after a strategic meeting…
Microsoft has announced plans to cut 4,800 jobs, representing about 2.1 per cent of its global workforce, with its Xbox gaming division among the hardest hit. The latest round of layoffs includes approximately 1,600 employees from the Xbox business, and the company has warned that additional job cuts are likely later this year as part…
