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The price of Bitcoin reclaimed the $66,000 mark earlier today UTC, creating positive crypto markets following positive remarks by President Trump in his State of the Union address. Retail may be a little unsure of crypto but institutions are quietly buying the dip.So, more positive developments from US regulators could help drive a bull market. In that case, XRP, Solana, and Bitcoin potentially gain the most. Here’s why.Discover: The best meme coins in the world right now.XRP (XRP): Ripple’s Stablecoin and RWA Tokenization Crypto Solution Targets $5 PriceXRP ($XRP) currently boasts a market capitalization of $87 billion, underscoring its status…

Residents of Ondo State blocked the Akure-Owo Expressway for hours in protest against the kidnapping of no fewer than five worshippers during a vigil at Celestial Church of Christ in Uso community, Owo Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday night. The assailants reportedly stormed the church located along the Akure–Owo Expressway around midnight and whisked six worshippers into the forest. One of the victims later escaped, leaving five others in captivity. The incident sparked outrage in Uso, as residents on Wednesday staged a protest to draw the government’s attention to rising insecurity in the area. The protesters blocked…

Researchers at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos, have raised fresh concerns over the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, warning that infections are increasingly becoming resistant to some of the most potent antibiotics available in hospitals. The researchers said recent findings from surveillance activities in Lagos State revealed alarming levels of resistance to third-generation cephalosporins, which are drugs typically reserved for severe infections that fail to respond to earlier treatments. Highlighting the scope of the work, a NIMR Senior Researcher, Dr. Emelda Chukwu, explained that one of their major contributions focused on improving AMR monitoring systems within the…

Two Nigerian blind sambists, Rukayat Taiwo and Elizabeth Aseso, are set to make history as the first African women to compete at the World SAMBO Cup, which holds in Yerevan, Armenia, from April 11 to 12, 2026. Taiwo, a Lagos State champion, will compete in the 54 kg category while Aseso will feature in the 59 kg category at the competition, which will be staged at the Gazprom Training and Sports Complex. Sherif Hammed, Vice President of the Nigeria Sambo Association, described the milestone as another step in Nigeria’s pioneering journey in the sport. “Since our debut in 2024, Nigeria…

A major mining manufacturer just made a decisive move in Texas.Canaan Inc. spent $39.75M in stock to acquire Cipher Mining’s 49% stake in three operational Texas projects, instantly adding 4.4 EH/s to its mining fleet and securing 120 MW of power capacity.For a company long known as a hardware seller, this marks a clear pivot toward direct Bitcoin production. pic.twitter.com/DryJUo8ywz— Cipher Digital (@CipherInc) February 24, 2026 This is vertical integration in action. Canaan is no longer just selling ASICs. It is operating them. The deal also brings thousands of its own Avalon rigs back under its control, tightening its grip…

Photo Credit: Ayra Starr/Instagram “Yep, play.” Those two words, heard at the very top of Ayra Starr’s latest video, might just be the most telling thing she’s said all week. If the clip she just shared is anything to go by, the Mavin Records superstar is clearly warming up for something big. The video opens in a sparse white room—bare ceilings, exposed pipes, and industrial conduits running along the walls. It feels raw, almost unfinished. Then the camera tilts down, and there she is: long, dark curly hair, deep purple eye makeup that demands your full attention, a black sequined…

Organised labour in the federal public service has issued a Friday deadline to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate release of funds to settle three months’ outstanding wage awards and other pending allowances owed to workers across Ministries, Departments and Agencies. The leadership of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (Trade Union Side) conveyed the ultimatum in a letter addressed to the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, warning that failure to meet the February 27, 2026, deadline would compel the eight unions in the civil service to take decisive action. The unions accused the government of withholding funds…

By Arinze Nwafor The Federal Government has come under criticism as foreign exchange outflow for health-related travel by Nigerians surged to $549.29m in the first nine months of 2025, a 17.96 per cent increase from $465.67m in the same period of 2024, The PUNCH reports. Analysts and health experts slammed the government for failing to curb medical tourism despite repeated pledges to improve local healthcare infrastructure and reduce dependence on treatment abroad. The foreign exchange refers to the personal allowance an individual can obtain from the Central Bank of Nigeria for medical travel abroad. While the CBN tracks the FX…

The National Youth Council of Nigeria has urged qualified and motivated young Nigerians to apply for the African Union Digital & Innovation Fellowship 2026/2027, a 12-month programme. In an announcement released by the NYCN’s Director of Digital Literacy and Innovation, Tope Peter, on Wednesday, the council highlighted that the fellowship offers a unique opportunity for youths to contribute meaningfully to digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and innovation within AU institutions. The fellowship provides a monthly stipend of $2,500, equipment support of up to $800, a learning budget of $500, and access to bootcamps and an international delegation trip. Interested candidates are…

Whales just moved size onto Binance, maybe to sell? Under these conditions, even small moves affect XRP price prediction.More than 31M XRP, worth about $45M, were transferred to the exchange in a single day, with large holder wallets driving most of the flow. That is not retail noise. It is a meaningful supply potentially preparing to sell.Source: CryptoQuantBig exchange inflows often signal distribution. When coins leave cold storage and hit order books, sell-side pressure increases immediately.This comes while XRP is hovering in the mid $1.30 range, trying to stabilize after recent volatility. At the same time, longer-term headlines remain constructive,…