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Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has identified stablecoins, real-world asset tokenization and privacy infrastructure as some of the most important forces set to shape the crypto industry in 2026, according to research published by its crypto team. Learn more: https://t.co/X0Dp85eC1Q— a16z crypto (@a16zcrypto) December 31, 2025 Stablecoins Move Into the MainstreamThe report argues that stablecoins have already reached mainstream scale citing an estimated $46 trillion in transaction volume last year — a level that rivals or exceeds major payment networks such as PayPal and approaches U.S. ACH volumes.While sending stablecoins has become near-instant and extremely low-cost a16z researchers said…

The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa, has called on the people of Edo State and Nigerians in general to embrace unity, hope, and collective responsibility as the nation steps into the New Year. In his New Year message on Thursday, by his Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, the deputy governor said 2025 tested the resilience and determination of the people. He, however, noted that the people should remain steadfast in the face of economic, security, and social challenges. According to him, the courage, patience, and optimism displayed by the Edo people throughout the last year underscored their commitment…

As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) in Morocco moves into its decisive knockout phase, the tournament’s goalscoring chart offers a revealing snapshot of where the real attacking power lies and where danger may yet strike, Soccernet.ng reports. Heading into the Round of 16 fixtures this weekend, three familiar names sit proudly at the summit of the scoring charts: Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez, alongside Morocco duo Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi. Each has struck three goals, setting the pace in a competition that has steadily gathered attacking momentum. AFCON 2025 favourites Morocco. Photo by IMAGO Just behind…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the economy, insecurity and governance, accusing it of incompetence, lawlessness and political intimidation. In a New Year message released on Thursday, Atiku said 2025 was one of the most “punishing” years in Nigeria’s recent history, blaming what he described as economic mismanagement and governance without empathy under the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government. The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party said the country endured “economic suffocation, political recklessness and policy bankruptcy,” alleging that the Tinubu administration governed for months without a functional budget while relying on…

The group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) in Morocco has ended with a familiar pattern emerging at the top of the individual performance charts: Nigeria’s finest are setting the pace, Soccernet.ng reports. According to ratings compiled by respected data platform WhoScored, three Super Eagles players rank among the tournament’s top ten performers after the opening three matches. They are Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze and Wilfred Ndidi, with the trio joining Egypt’s talisman Mohamed Salah on a list dominated by elite attacking and midfield talent. It is a statistical reflection of Nigeria’s dominance in the group…

Agency A Consultant Endocrinologist, Dr Grace Senbanjo, has urged Nigerians to desist from self-medication and the indiscriminate use of antibiotics to curb the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. Senbanjo, also a Consultant Physician at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Lagos. She expressed concern over the high and alarming rate of antibiotics abuse, self-medication, and the use of unprescribed antibiotics in Nigeria, describing it as a major threat to the nation’s healthcare system. “The use of antibiotics without a prescription from qualified medical experts is one…

The remains of burnt shops, yesterday. PHOTO: ENIOLA DANIEL • Blaze destroys 20 shops as traders allege lack of water It was a shattered dream for traders at the popular Nigerian Army Shopping Complex, Bolade-Oshodi, also known as Arena, after a section of the market was engulfed in fire. The affected section consists of five 40-foot container blocks arranged in two rows, housing about 20 shops. The area is mainly used for the storage and sale of clothing materials stocked in bales. The Arena fire occurred eight days after a train collision in the same area, where a driver and…

Crypto adoption is set to accelerate in 2026 as momentum from exchange-traded funds (ETFs), stablecoins, tokenization and clearer regulation begins to reinforce itself, according to Coinbase’s head of investment research, David Duong. Key Takeaways: Coinbase expects ETFs, stablecoins and tokenization to reinforce each other and drive faster crypto adoption in 2026. Global crypto adoption has stabilized, signaling market maturity rather than stalled growth. Clearer regulation in the US and Europe is enabling deeper institutional participation and real-world integration. In a year-end outlook shared on X this week, Duong said 2025 marked a turning point for the digital asset sector, with…

A TikTok content creator known as Adeola, who uses the handle @niqobprintertondoyati, has sparked widespread online discussion across religious communities with videos that blend Islamic attire, personal business promotions and candid commentary. Wearing a niqab—a face veil worn by some Muslim women—Adeola’s posts have been praised by some viewers for their authenticity, while others have criticised them as disrespectful to Islamic norms, drawing reactions from both Muslim and Christian users online. Most of her videos focus on promoting her printing business. However, what has largely fuelled the controversy are clips perceived as “unconventional,” including those in which she appears in…

• Vows to dislodge Fubara in 2027 • Rivers NLC applauds gov over workers’ welfare• State govt clarifies Christmas bonus controversy The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that the details of the peace agreement reached between him and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, before President Bola Tinubu, would soon be made public. Wike disclosed this yesterday during a “thank-you visit” to Tai Local Council Area of Rivers State. Tinubu had, in June, brokered a peace deal between Wike and Fubara in a bid to resolve the protracted political crisis in the state and restore stability. Although…