The Nigerian Naira recorded a slight appreciation against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, strengthening to ₦1,490 per dollar in the parallel market, up from ₦1,502 per dollar on Tuesday. A similar trend was observed in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), where the currency appreciated to ₦1,499.8 per dollar, compared to ₦1,501 per dollar the previous day. According to data from FMDQ...

Nigeria’s political landscape never fails to entertain, and the current set of governors is giving us more drama than a Nollywood blockbuster. From epic political battles to eyebrow-raising policies, these leaders have kept tongues wagging and social media buzzing. Here are the most controversial governors making headlines for all the wrong—or right—reasons. 1. Edo State...

Apple’s new iPhone 16e will be significantly more affordable in Nigeria, priced at N898,500, which is N300,000 less than the standard iPhone 16, which retails for around N1.19 million. This new budget model, aimed at attracting middle-tier customers, will be available for pre-order from February 21, with actual availability set for February 28. The iPhone 16e is part of Apple’s...

Pope Francis, the 266th Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, is either significantly delayed in his expected activities or has passed away, according to sources within the Vatican. The Holy See has yet to release an official statement, fueling concerns about the Pope’s health following his recent hospitalization in Rome.   Just days ago, the 87-year-old Pontiff shared a...

Mudashiru Obasa has been re-elected as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. His return follows the resignation of Mojisola Meranda, who stepped down from the position with immediate effect. Obasa was reinstated during the plenary session on Monday. Earlier in January, Obasa had been impeached by members of the Assembly due to several fraud-related accusations. Further details will...