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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…

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has praised teammate Victor Osimhen for making their strike partnership work in Nigeria’s 3-1 win over Uganda on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Going into their final group stage game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations against Uganda, coach Eric Chelle was expected to introduce several new players who had not gotten minutes in the first two games. ​That is exactly what happened, as players such as Francis Uzoho, Ryan Alebiosu, Igoh Ogbu, Raphael Onyedika, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Moses Simon, and Paul Onuachu all earned their first starts of the tournament. Paul Onuachu celebrates Super Eagles goal…

Fellow Compatriots, I welcome you all to 2026, with gratitude to God and confidence in our collective resolve that this new year will be a more prosperous one for our nation, our citizens, and all who call Nigeria home. During 2025, we sustained the momentum on our major reforms. We had a fiscal reset and also recorded steady economic progress. Despite persistent global economic headwinds, we recorded tangible and measurable gains, particularly in the economy. These achievements reaffirm our belief that the difficult but necessary reforms we embarked upon are moving us in the right direction with more concrete results…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said 2026 would mark the beginning of a more robust phase of economic growth for Nigeria, citing moderating inflation, improved foreign reserves, rising investment inflows and sustained GDP expansion as evidence that recent reforms are beginning to yield results. In his New Year address to the nation, the President said the administration’s fiscal, monetary and structural reforms implemented in 2025 had stabilised key economic indicators despite global headwinds, while pledging to deepen tax reforms, expand infrastructure investment, strengthen security operations and accelerate inclusive growth initiatives aimed at improving living standards across the country. See the…

● Atiku hails move, seeks strong opposition alliance● Abure faction calls exit ‘liberation’, apologises for backing Obi in 2023● Lagos APC criticises defection, says action politically calculated● How South-East adopted ADC as new political platform● Otti rules out defection with Obi, pledges to remain in Labour Party Divergent reactions have followed Peter Obi’s defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), exposing deep fractures within the Labour Party (LP), reshaping opposition alliances and forcing the South-East into fresh political calculations, as rival camps debate the implications of the move for leadership, unity and power ahead of 2027. Former Vice President Atiku…

Uganda and St Johnstone striker Uche Ikpeazu has revealed the nation he’ll be backing to win the AFCON 2025 tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles already secured a round of sixteen spot ahead of the game against Uganda, although the chances of Paul Put’s side making it to the next round banked on securing three points against Nigeria. However, Paul Onuachu’s goal and a brace from Raphael Onyedika confirmed Uganda will not move past the group stage of the AFCON 2025. Before the clash, Ikpeazu was hyped as he’d be playing against his father’s nation while representing the Ugandan side,…

Dirisu Yakubu The House of Representatives has proposed a constitutional amendment to safeguard the life of an unborn child carried by a pregnant woman sentenced to death. The proposal followed the adoption of a bill by the House Committee on Constitution Review, chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu. The bill seeks to amend Section 33(1) of the 1999 Constitution, which provides that, “Every person has a right to life, and no one shall be deprived intentionally of his life, save in execution of a sentence of a court in respect of a criminal offence of which he has been…

Vice Chairman of Ikeja Local Council, Abisola Omisore The Executive Vice Chairman of Ikeja Local Council, Abisola Omisore, has distributed bags of rice to more than 200 residents to ease the festive burden on vulnerable households and strengthen community support during the holiday season.   The distribution, which targeted elderly residents and other community members, was described as a gesture of solidarity at a time when many families are struggling to meet basic needs during the festivities.   Omisore said the initiative was motivated by a desire to share in the joy of the season and ensure residents felt included in the…