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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has hailed the nomination of Lagos as host city of the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF).The state was nominated by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the African Union and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, as host city of IATF. The development marks a historic moment for the country and the West African sub-region. Responding to the announcement in Algiers, in a statement yesterday, Sanwo-Olu said the choice of Lagos underscores Nigeria’s pivotal role in Africa’s economic integration and the state’s status as a major commercial and financial hub. According…

• 2027: No consensus to unseat Tinubu, Okechukwu tells ADC• President will sail into electoral victory without stress, says APC chieftain Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal’s claim of a “national consensus” to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as another failed attempt to rewrite the obvious truth. The APC said that Nigerians overwhelmingly supported Tinubu in the 2023 elections and had continued to back his government. Spokesman of the APC, Oluseye Oladejo, who spoke yesterday, said Tinubu’s administration had shown a focus on performance and progress, citing…

The crypto market staged a broad rebound over the past 24 hours, with Worldcoin surging 20% to lead gains in the AI sector, which climbed 3.5%. The Meme coins category rose over 4%, powered by Dogecoin’s 7% rally and SPX6900’s double-digit gains. NFTs, PayFi, Layer 1, and CeFi tokens also posted solid growth. Bitcoin edged up 1% near $111K, while Ethereum briefly slipped slightly below $4,300.But what else is happening in crypto news today? Follow our up-to-date live coverage below.The post [LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for Sept. 8, 2025 –Crypto Market Rebounds as AI, Meme Coins Lead; Worldcoin…

Lara Adejoro The World Health Organisation has delivered 12 tonnes of emergency medical supplies and equipment to support the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This was disclosed by the WHO Regional Office for Africa in a post on X on Sunday. It said, “Today, @WHO shipped 12 tonnes of emergency medical supplies and equipment from its Emergency Response and Preparedness hub in #Nairobi to support the #DRC Ebola outbreak response. “The consignment includes personal protective equipment able to serve 120 frontline workers for one month, patient isolation materials, water, sanitation and hygiene supplies.” The…

Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana is set to seal a season-long loan transfer from Manchester United to Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor after weeks of speculations, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old shot-stopper joined the Red Devils from Inter Milan two years ago, in a deal worth €50.2 million, but things have not gone well for him at the club. Onana was expected to be a key player for Manchester due to his impressive displays with the Nerazzurri, as he reached the final of the Champions League the year he moved to England. Andre Onana at Manchester United (Photo credit: Club X) But…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has brokered peace within the Ife Federal Constituency of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), charging all stakeholders to beware of agents of division allegedly prompted by the opposition. This was contained in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, which was made available to journalists in Osogbo yesterday. It is recalled that the PDP in Ife Federal Constituency had recently passed a vote of no confidence on the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, and former National Secretary of the party, Prof. Wale Oladipo, accusing the duo of anti-party activities. However, Adeleke was able to…

Esther Okoronkwo delivered again for AFC Toronto, while Rasheedat Ajibade, Jennifer Echegini, and Rofiat Imuran all grabbed the spotlight for their clubs on a busy weekend for Nigeria’s Super Falcons abroad, Soccernet.ng reports. Okoronkwo, who won the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria, struck the decisive blow as Toronto edged Halifax 1-0 in the Northern Super League. Okoronkwo, MVP of the WAFCON final clash against Morocco, was too slippery for Halifax defenders to handle. Super Falcons star Esther Okoronkwo. Photo Credit: CAF/X In the 35th minute, the 26-year-old forward caressed the ball with her head, slipped free of…

The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB), has set a $300 duty-free threshold for low-value imports in a move designed to ease clearance delays and support the country’s growing e-commerce sector, while warning customs officers against misconduct. Chaired by Finance Minister Wale Edun, approved the measure at its 63rd regular meeting. The new regulation, which comes into effect on 8 September, exempts consignments worth $300 or less from customs duties and taxes, provided the goods are not on Nigeria’s list of prohibited or restricted items. The policy applies to express shipments and merchandise carried in passenger baggage, though it is capped…

Lee Kwang-jae, the former Secretary-General of the South Korean National Assembly, says Seoul must make sure KRW-pegged stablecoins are listed on overseas crypto exchanges like Binance and Coinbase.In an interview with Seoul Kyungjae, Lee, currently a distinguished professor at Myongji University, said that overseas traders must be given access to the coins if they are to be successful.South Korea’s Myongji University. (Source: Chu [CC BY-SA 3.0])KRW Stablecoins: Korea Legislation Incoming?The new South Korean government has talked up the launch of KRW-pegged coins. However, political wrangling has seen progress on related legislation slow to a “standstill.” Lee said: “If we want…

Lara Adejoro The Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, on Sunday said the work and public health excellence of the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention must be protected. His remarks come in the wake of leadership changes at the U.S. CDC. The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene had also expressed deep concern over recent layoffs and high-profile resignations among senior leadership at the U.S. CDC, as well as the very recent House of Representatives appropriations proposal for a 20 per cent funding cut to the CDC. The ASTMH said the CDC has long…