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Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Last updated:  September 22, 2026 In a major boom, Bitcoin price action just surpassed the $85,000 mark for the first time since January, trading near $85,400 with a 4% daily gain and an 11.1% weekly appreciation. This movement has elevated the total cryptocurrency market capitalization to $2.9 trillion, supported by $1.22 billion in net inflows into crypto ETF products…

The United Kingdom Department for Education has excluded teachers trained in Nigeria, Ghana and India from using the route to apply for Qualified Teacher Status in England. The change took effect on September 9, 2026, according to updated guidance posted by the DfE and sighted by PUNCH Online on Tuesday. QTS is the professional teaching qualification for teachers in England and a status recognised by many schools in the country. The department said teachers trained to teach in Ghana, India or Nigeria would no longer be eligible to use the “Apply for QTS in England” service from September 9. The…

Former Senate President Pius Anyim has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s absence from the ongoing United Nations General Assembly in New York shouldn’t be an issue. The chieftain of the All Progressives Congress said the President’s decision to delegate the assignment to Vice President Kashim Shettima should not be a source of concern. Anyim, who also served as Secretary to the Government of the Federation, stated this on Monday while featuring on ARISE NEWS’ Prime Time. Tinubu, who was initially scheduled to return to Nigeria after a short working vacation, extended his stay abroad, with the Presidency saying he would…

Janet Ogundepo The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency has strengthened the capacity of peer educators on harm reduction as part of efforts to improve HIV prevention, community engagement and access to health and psychosocial services across the state. The Capacity Strengthening Training for Peer Educators on Harm Reduction September 21, 2026, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking at the training, the Chief Executive Officer of LSACA, Dr Folakemi Animashaun, said peer educators played a critical role in the state’s HIV response because of their close connection with communities and their position as trusted sources of…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Fact Checked by CryptoNews Editorial Team Author CryptoNews Editorial Team Part of the Team Since Sep 2018 About Author The CryptoNews editorial team is composed of seasoned writers specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Their expertise ensures comprehensive, accurate, and insightful content for… Last updated:  September 21, 2026 Apple posted a U.S.-based Apple Pay Financial Product Strategy Lead role,…

The Super Eagles are set to take on Madagascar in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Friday, and preparations are already underway, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nigerian fans last saw the Super Eagles in action back in June, when they faced Portugal in an international friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Having failed to qualify for the tournament, the three-time African champions missed out on competing on the global stage. ​Now, this campaign serves as a shot at redemption for head coach Éric Chelle and his squad as they aim to kick off their AFCON qualifiers on…

The Lagos State Government has directed residents of low-lying and flood-prone communities to relocate to higher ground following a fresh seven-day flood warning issued by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency. The directive, issued on Monday, covers the period from September 19 to 25, with the government warning that rising river levels and renewed rainfall could threaten communities and critical facilities across the state. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Kunle Adeshina, the government said the warning followed NiHSA’s latest flood alert, identified as NFA-2026-2022, which affects Lagos and 14…

Tosin Oyediran Journalists for Christ International Outreach, Nigeria, has unveiled a youth-focused factsheet designed to help young people recognise and safely respond to misogyny and technology-facilitated gender-based violence in campus and digital spaces. The organisation said the publication, titled Factsheet on Misogyny and Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence, provides practical information on how gender-based abuse occurs across digital platforms, including WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, X, Snapchat, Facebook, campus forums and other online spaces. JFC Nigeria Focal Person for the TFGBV project and Vice President of the organisation, Mrs Ugonma Cokey, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. Cokey said the factsheet was…

Staff of Federal Unity Colleges nationwide defied the Federal Government’s directive to resume academic activities on Monday, insisting that their indefinite strike over the concession of King’s College, Lagos, remains in force. Recall that the college staff, under the auspices of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, had ignored the initial September 13 resumption date, maintaining that their stance was, “No reversal, no resumption.” During visits to some Unity Colleges in Lagos and Ibadan on Monday, staff union members were sighted in front of the school gates, while parents largely stayed away despite the Federal Government’s resumption directive.…

Share Last updated:  September 21, 2026 The global cryptocurrency market is experiencing a powerful wave of momentum, with the benchmark BTC USD pair consolidating just below the psychological $82,000 barrier on Monday, September 21, 2026. Currently trading around $81,700, representing a 1.7% daily gain and a 4.95% weekly increase, Bitcoin’s market capitalization has reached $1.64 trillion. This strong performance has anchored a broader $2.8 trillion digital asset market, which expanded by 2.11% today.This upward trajectory triggered substantial liquidations across the derivatives markets, heavily penalizing short sellers. Bearish traders bore the brunt of the squeeze, accounting for $242.18 million of the…