Economists Urge CBN to Introduce N10,000, N20,000 Notes as Naira Value Plummets
A new economic report is urging the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to introduce higher-value currency notes, such as N10,000 and N20,000 bills, to combat the severe decline in the naira’s purchasing power and restore its portability. The review, conducted by Quartus Economics and titled “Is Africa’s Eagle Stuck or Soaring Back to Life?”, warns…
Meet Neo: The Humanoid Robot That Wants to Do Your Chores
The era of the household robot butler, long a staple of science fiction, has moved a significant step closer to reality. Norwegian-American AI and robotics company 1X has officially launched pre-orders for Neo, a bipedal humanoid robot designed to automate everyday chores and act as a personalized assistant in the home. In what 1X CEO…
Tinubu Reverses Controversial Pardons for Drug Traffickers, Kidnappers After Public Outcry
President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn the presidential pardon previously granted to 175 convicts, including individuals convicted of drug trafficking, kidnapping, and fraud, following a wave of public and institutional outrage. The reversal comes just three weeks after the initial clemency list, which included high-profile convicts, was made public. In a statement released Wednesday by the…
DSS Arrests Social Media User in Port Harcourt for Allegedly Inciting Military Coup
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man identified as Innocent Chukwuma in Oyigbo, Port Harcourt, for allegedly using his social media account to call for a military overthrow of the Nigerian government. The suspect, operating on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) with the handle “@TheAgroman,” reportedly made a series of…
Is Manchester United Back?
An electrifying buzz of hope, tempered by the memory of recent struggles, is making its way around Old Trafford. After years of frustrating inconsistency, a powerful run of form, fueled by stellar individual performances, has reignited the age-old question: Is Manchester United finally back? The team’s recent transformation has been nothing short of remarkable. Winning…
EFCC Chair’s “Lazy and Greedy” Comment on Youths Sparks Backlash
A recent statement by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has drawn significant public criticism. Olukoyede attributed the surge in cybercrime to “laziness” and “greed” among Nigerian youths, remarks that have been widely contested on social media. The EFCC chairman made the comments on Monday, October 27, 2025, during…
EFCC Chairman Attributes Surge in Cybercrime to “Laziness and Greed” Among Nigerian Youths
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, recently stated that “laziness” and “greed” among Nigerian youths are the primary drivers behind the escalating rates of cybercrime in the country. The remarks were made on Monday, October 27, 2025, during an orientation and sensitization program for new students at the Air…
DANGOTE REFINERY SACKED ENGINEERS REASSIGNED TO BORNO, ZAMFARA
Engineers who were sacked by Dangote Refinery during the crisis between it and PENGASSAN have been reassigned to Borno, Zamfara, Benue and other locations. The engineers, including those who were still graduate trainees at the time of their dismissal, have been invited to collect their letters for re-employment or redeployment. Some were assigned to work…
Is YouTube’s ‘Join’ Button Accidentally Killing Channels?
You’ve seen it a thousand times. You’re watching a video from one of your favorite creators, and just below the title, nestled next to the subscribe button, is another, often more colorful option: “Join.” It’s YouTube’s gateway to a deeper level of fandom. For a few dollars a month, you get access to exclusive emojis,…
The Allure of the Void: Why Readers Are Falling for ‘Dark Mode’ Books
For years, we’ve toggled the switch on our screens. From our phones and laptops to our favorite reading apps, “dark mode”—the sleek, eye-friendly interface of light text on a dark background—has become a digital staple. It promises less eye strain, a more immersive experience, and a clean, modern aesthetic. But what happens when this digital-first…