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Binance’s XRP reserve just hit its lowest level since February as its price prediction turns slightly bullish. XRP price is hovering near $1.11 after gaining about 4% over the past 24 hours. That bounce ended several sluggish sessions, but the next move still needs proof.According to CryptoQuant contributor Arab Chain, Binance’s XRP holdings have dropped to roughly 2.61 billion tokens, the lowest level in six months. Even better for bulls, meaningful inflows have yet to refill those reserves since early July. Coins leaving exchanges often hint at accumulation, although the market does not always reward patience immediately.That said, XRP slipped…

Deborah Tolu-Kolawole The Senate has passed the bill establishing the Federal University of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology in Jos, Plateau State, in a move expected to strengthen Nigeria’s diagnostic capacity, improve healthcare delivery and reduce the growing dependence on medical treatment abroad. The bill, which originated in the House of Representatives, received the concurrence of the Senate during plenary on Tuesday after lawmakers unanimously approved it while sitting as the Committee of the Whole, presided over by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin. According to a copy of the bill obtained by our correspondent on Wednesday, the proposed “university is…

After Lagos State went through a severe season of flooding a fortnight ago, there is a tendency for residents to develop a fatalistic sense of detachment from anything ecological. This is the same manner a victim’s senses are numbed by traumatic experiences, and the listlessness that follows makes them vulnerable to future threats. Hence, it is pertinent to note that the latest flood alert issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency should not be viewed with panic or waved aside as another routine weather bulletin. According to NiMet’s advisory, 27 states, including Lagos, face a heightened risk of flash flooding during…

The Super Eagles defender is one of only a few Nigerian stars to feature in the French top flight last term Nigeria international Chidozie Awaziem has informed FC Nantes that he wants to leave the French club this summer after refusing to accept the salary reduction that comes with their relegation to Ligue 2, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old centre-back only joined Nantes on a permanent deal before the 2025/26 season, signing a three-year contract that runs until June 2028. However, the club’s disappointing campaign has completely changed the situation for both player and team.Nantes finished 17th in Ligue 1, ending…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission following the enactment of the National Identity Management Commission Act, 2026, describing the development as a major milestone in efforts to enhance electoral integrity through secure digital identity verification. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), stated this while receiving the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and members of her management team during a courtesy visit to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja, on Wednesday. This was according to a statement issued by the commission on Wednesday. PUNCH Online…

Solana has developed into a high-throughput network recognized for rapid transaction processing and minimal fees. Here, Claude AI predicts an explosive Solana price rally that could drive notable price increases by the end of 2026.Recent on-chain data shows Solana maintaining high levels of activity, with weekly transaction volumes reaching record figures and strong participation in decentralized exchanges. Memecoin trading has contributed significantly to this activity, drawing both retail users and increased liquidity into the network. i checked yesterday and found out solana ranked #1 in DEX trading volume again.robinhood chain climbed to third place with $808M in volume, but solana…

​Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali finally returned to the books of a club on Monday, as South African side Chippa United announced his return, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 30-year-old shot-stopper left many football fans stunned when he decided to leave the Chilli Boyz in February. Before that decision, he was linked to several bigger clubs, but as the captain of the side, it was believed that the mutual termination of his contract was supposed to make the transition easier. ​However, months after his exit, he failed to secure a move. Nwabali was linked to Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Raja Casablanca, and…

Agency The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has issued a flood advisory, warning that 14 states may experience a medium flood risk between July 14 and July 20. The Director-General of NIHSA, Mr Umar Mohammed, said on Wednesday that the advisory was based on the agency’s latest hydrological forecast, which projected localised flooding along major river channels and identified 16 monitoring stations as high-risk locations. The affected states are “Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Edo, Enugu, Imo, Kaduna, Lagos, Niger and Plateau.” NIHSA said several local government areas and communities, including schools, health facilities and markets, could…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 of the 57 property linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, in a judgment delivered on Wednesday, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had established the reasonable suspicion required under the law to justify the forfeiture. The judge ruled that Malami, members of his family and companies linked to the assets failed to dislodge the EFCC’s allegation that the properties were acquired with proceeds of unlawful activities. The court held that…

​Spanish La Liga club Getafe has shared a fresh update on Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche amid ongoing speculation linking him with a transfer, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 23-year-old Nigerian midfielder returned to Los Azulones at the end of last season following the expiration of his loan deal at Crystal Palace. ​Crystal Palace could have signed Uche permanently, but they opted against it due to his underwhelming campaign with the club. Christantus Uche celebrates Crystal Palace goal. (Photo by Imago) ​As a result, he is now back with Los Azulones. In the meantime, he has remained on the radar of several…