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Bitcoin is trading near $102,100 as investors weigh mixed signals across markets. Corporate Bitcoin holdings continue to expand, even as MicroStrategy’s dominance slips to 60% of total reserves. Morgan Stanley advises caution, calling this phase a potential profit-taking season, while a stronger U.S. dollar adds short-term pressure. Still, BTC’s symmetrical triangle pattern hints at a possible breakout toward $104,000 and beyond.MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Share Falls as Corporate Adoption ExpandsMicroStrategy remains the largest corporate holder of BTC, but its share is declining as more companies add BTC to their balance sheets. Data from BitcoinTreasuries.NET shows MicroStrategy now holds 640,808 BTC, or 60%…

Effective project management is fundamental to the success of programmes and projects of government institutions towards achieving job creation, skills development and sustainable economic growth, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Mohammadu Dingyadi, has said. The minister stated this while receiving a team from the Chartered Institute of Project Management of Nigeria (CIPMN), who paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. Dingyadi emphasised that the Ministry is open to fostering collaboration that promotes a sustainable economy and in alignment with the Federal Government’s renewed hope agenda. “We believe that partnership with esteemed organisations such as yours can significantly contribute…

Nigeria vs Gabon : Five Super Eagles stars to watch out for… The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Panthers of Gabon at the Stade Prince Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco, in two days, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle’s men gave themselves a second chance in their World Cup qualifying journey after securing a 4-0 win over the Republic of Benin during the October International break. To reach the World Cup, Nigeria must defeat Gabon in the Play-Offs, and then repeat the same feat when they face the winner of the other semi-final between Cameroon and DR Congo. Frank Onyeka…

William Troost-Ekong took to his social media page to clarify why the Super Eagles chose not to train yesterday… Former Sierra Leone and San Antonio midfielder Michael Lahoud has talked down on the leadership qualities of William Troost-Ekong, Soccernet.ng reports. All 24 of the players called up by Eric Chelle for the World Cup play-offs against Gabon all arrived in Rabat on Monday. The Super Eagles were supposed to have their first training session yesterday evening, but in a surprising turn of events, they decided to boycott training over unpaid bonuses and allowances from the NFF. Once resolution is found…

The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of its support and a stronger partnership. It also commended the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), for providing excellent leadership that has led to a series of operational successes in the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. The assurance and commendation were conveyed when the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Salem Saeed Musabbeh Alshamsi, paid Marwa a courtesy visit at the agency’s national headquarters in Abuja. According to the Ambassador: “I’m…

Bitcoin surged to an unprecedented high of $126,080 early last month, but the Uptober wave quickly broke after Trump’s tariff announcement on China triggered a selloff on October 6, leading to a month-long correction.For many long-term crypto enthusiasts, this downturn was expected and even welcomed. Market corrections often clear out excess leverage and speculative froth, creating a healthier foundation for the next bull cycle.With the market stabilizing, momentum is expected to return as we approach the New Year. Here’s a closer look at why XRP, Dogecoin, and Pepe are well-positioned to lead the upcoming rally.XRP (XRP): Reinventing Global TransactionsRipple’s XRP…

Wizkid‘s first son, Boluwatife Balogun, has just released his debut project, Champion’s Arrival, an EP of five songs. Since he released snippets some weeks ago, everyone seemed to be anticipating the first release of the 14-year-old as a song, but he stunned with a whole EP instead. Throughout the EP, the young boy raps about his arrival in the Nigerian music industry. He raps in Champion Sound, “Shoutout to the OGs in the game, but it’s time to pass on the baton to champion.” Boluwatife uses this EP to announce his confidence and how ready he is to take over…

Former Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has criticized the Nigerian players’ decision to go on strike on Tuesday, just two days before their game against Gabon on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles camp in Morocco reached maximum capacity on Tuesday, ahead of the CAF World Cup playoffs in the coming days. They had their first training session on Monday, with the player who arrived early. However, the players decided to boycott the training session on Tuesday due to a backlog our unpaid bonuses. Super Eagles celebration (Photo credit: Imago) The NFF did not release a statement at the time,…

The House of Representatives on Wednesday granted approval for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu‘s proposal to source an additional N1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market to bridge the funding gap in the 2025 national budget. The decision followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Aids, Loans and Debt Management, led by Abubakar Nalaraba, during Wednesday’s plenary session. It comes barely two weeks after the House gave its nod to a separate $2.3 billion external borrowing plan as requested by the President. Since assuming office in May 2023, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has secured substantial external financing…

The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated a transition committee as part of its efforts to strengthen its structures in the state. The committee has been mandated to fill all vacant executive positions across the 23 local government areas and the 255 wards across the state. Additionally, the committee is expected to report its activities to the State Secretariat of the party within 14 days and be held accountable for its actions. The committee members are Philimon Kure, ADC from Zone 3 to serve as Chairman; Muktar Isa Hazo, SDP (Member) Zone 1; Muhammed Dauda…