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Tech & Tools Desk17 October 2025

Asian and European stock markets followed Wall Street lower on Friday amid renewed concerns over credit markets, escalating trade tensions, fears of a tech bubble, and the ongoing US government shutdown. After months of steady gains and record highs, investors were shaken this week when US President Donald Trump intensified the tariff dispute with China, […]

James Obasi17 October 2025

Britain’s King Charles III, the head of the Church of England, along with Queen Camilla, will undertake a historic state visit to the Vatican next week to meet Pope Leo XIV for the first time, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday. “The King and Queen will visit the Holy See from October 22nd to 23rd, 2025. […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk16 October 2025

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he approved covert CIA operations inside Venezuela, triggering strong backlash from Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who accused the U.S. of pursuing regime change under the guise of counter-narcotics operations. Trump’s remarks come amid a wave of U.S. military activity in the Caribbean, including at least five strikes […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk16 October 2025

Nigeria’s inflation rate fell to 18.02% in September 2025, marking a 2.1 percentage point drop from 20.12% in August 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This is the first time in three years that the country’s inflation rate has dropped below 20%, and it also marks the sixth consecutive monthly decline since […]

Tech & Tools Desk16 October 2025

As Nigeria intensifies efforts to boost renewable energy production and promote local content, the European Union has emphasized the importance of fostering innovative partnerships between the public and private sectors including collaboration with research and innovation institutions to meet the nation’s clean energy ambitions. Speaking at the Nigeria Renewable Energy Innovation Forum in Abuja, the […]

James Obasi16 October 2025

The Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Bar Association’s Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) have agreed to establish a joint committee to review the current regulations governing tinted vehicle permits. This was announced by NBA-SPIDEL Chairman, Prof. Paul Ananaba (SAN), during an interactive session in Ikeja on Thursday. The session was part […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk15 October 2025

An Israeli couple abducted during the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023 has finally been reunited after nearly two years in captivity. Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or were kidnapped from the Nova music festival, one of the deadliest scenes during the coordinated assault. Video footage of Ms Argamani being forcibly taken away on a motorbike […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk15 October 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that the recent depreciation of the Naira should not be viewed entirely negatively, noting that it could serve as a useful tool in helping Nigeria adjust to economic shocks. Speaking at the Global Fiscal Sustainability Report press briefing during the ongoing IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., […]

Tech & Tools Desk15 October 2025

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to resolve their ongoing dispute and prevent a looming strike that could derail the academic calendar. In a statement released on Wednesday and signed by NANS President, Olushola Oladoja, the student […]

James Obasi15 October 2025

The Federal Government has approved sweeping reforms to admission requirements across all tertiary institutions in Nigeria, introducing a more flexible and inclusive framework aimed at expanding access to higher education. This change follows the official endorsement of the National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, as announced in a statement by Boriowo […]

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Global Markets Slide as Trump Revives China Tariff Dispute

King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Visit the Vatican Next Week

Trump Confirms CIA Authorization in Venezuela as Maduro Rejects ‘Regime Change’

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops to 18.02%, First Time Below 20% in Three Years

EU Outlines Path for Nigeria to Achieve Sustainable Renewable Energy

Police, NBA-SPIDEL to Review Tinted Permit Policy, Set Up Joint Committee

“Time to Begin Healing Together”: Israeli Hostage Couple Reunited After 738 Days in Captivity

Naira Depreciation Not Necessarily Negative — IMF

Strike Threat: NANS Issues 7-Day Ultimatum to FG, ASUU to Avert Academic Disruption

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