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A supply squeeze this tight changes what moderate buying can do. Kimi AI predicts XRP runs to $1.60 to $2.20 by year-end, and the price prediction settles on $1.85 as the base case built on three concrete catalysts.The first arrived on August 10, 2026. The OCC granted Ripple conditional trust bank approval, moving RLUSD toward dual state and federal oversight.That directly strengthens institutional credibility. It also opens the door to U.S. banking integration in a way nothing before it did.Source: KIMI AI XRP Price PredictionThe second landed in June. RLUSD launched in Japan on June 24 via SBI VC Trade…

The Federal Government has announced the planned arrival of another batch of 83 Nigerian nationals evacuated from South Africa amid rising Afrophobic attacks and anti-foreigner sentiments in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued on Monday and signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the returnees were expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. According to the ministry, the returnees will depart Oliver Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, at 3:35pm local time aboard South African Airways and are expected to arrive in Lagos at approximately 8:45pm the same day. The…

Super Eagles legend Austin Okocha has revealed the real story behind the iconic ‘Jay Jay’ name that became synonymous with him during his playing career, Soccernet.ng reports. The 1996 Olympic gold medal winner with the Dream Team enjoyed a remarkable career and became famous around the world for his tricks, flair and entertaining style of play. Although his original name is Augustine Azuka Okocha, he became widely known as Jay Jay Okocha across Nigeria and across the rest of the world. Austin Jay Jay Okocha. Copyright: xAllstarxPicturexLibraryxLtdxImago The former Paris Saint Germain star made more than 450 appearances for clubs across all competitions, scoring 102…

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria offers mortgage financing to eligible Nigerians through the National Housing Fund, providing a route to buy, build, improve or renovate a home. The NHF Mortgage Loan is currently available to contributors at an interest rate of 6 per cent per annum, with repayment of up to 30 years. According to FMBN on its website, the current information shows that eligible contributors can access up to ₦50 million, subject to affordability and the value of the property. Here are the key things applicants should know about the scheme and how to apply. What is the…

Spanish champions Barcelona are set to make a move for Arsenal forward Viktor Gyökeres in the coming days, and that could have a direct impact on the future of Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. Barcelona have been searching for a new centre forward since the end of last season, when Poland international Robert Lewandowski’s contract expired. Their need for a new striker became even more urgent after Spanish forward Ferran Torres recently completed a move to European champions Paris Saint Germain, leaving Barcelona without an established senior centre forward option with only a few days to go before the start…

Blessed Kayode-Folorunsho Do you remember 2014? That period when suddenly nobody wanted to shake hands, when “don’t eat bush meat” became a national slogan overnight, when schools started checking temperatures at the gate every single morning, and a fever alone could get you sent home? I was in secondary school at the time, and I would always hope my temperature was normal as I approached school. There was a curfew feeling in the air even where there wasn’t an actual curfew. Ebola had landed in Lagos, and for a few tense weeks, an entire country held its breath. That story…

Singer-songwriter Kunmie, whose debut album 22 dropped on August 14, 2026. Photo Credit: Kunmie/Instagram A new week brings a fresh delivery of project releases across major streaming platforms. If your rotation needs a reset, Nigerian artists are serving up a massive selection, from global Afrobeats juggernauts dropping highly anticipated records to gospel ministers delivering worship projects for your personal quiet time and prayer playlists. Whether you are looking for high-energy Afro-pop to power your daily commute or deeply reflective gospel albums to inspire you divinely and elevate your weekly devotion, this lineup has something for every mood. Here are five…

Bitcoin price prediction shows it trading at $62,800, down -1.4% on the day, holding a range that’s frustrated bulls and bears alike for two weeks straight. A macro investor just made the case that the consolidation won’t last, and his reasoning has less to do with charts than with what the US government is telling markets without saying it out loud.Jordi Visser, speaking on the Wolf of All Streets podcast, argued that Washington’s yen intervention is a tell: the government is under fiscal strain, and money printing tends to follow. His top vehicle to capture that? Bitcoin. Visser also connects…

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has described opposition political parties that boycotted Monday’s local government elections in the state as cowards, saying they were afraid of losing the polls. Mohammed stated this shortly after casting his vote alongside his wife, Aisha, at his polling unit in Dan Kungibar, Bakin Dutse District Head’s Office, Yalwan Duguri, Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state. The governor said the opposition parties should have participated in the election to test their popularity rather than staying away from the process. He said, “I can see some people are cowards. They have even checked out of…

Super Eagles legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has revealed that he received an offer from Bayern Munich in 1991, but ultimately turned it down, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Okocha is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and remains one of the finest dribblers in football history. However, many Nigerian fans feel he did not reach the absolute peak of his potential because he rarely played for Europe’s elite clubs. Throughout his career, his notable clubs included Fenerbahçe, PSG, Bolton Wanderers, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Hull City. Patrick Viera and Jay-Jay Okocha. Copyright: imago/Ulmer ​At the time, these clubs were…