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Ethereum’s total value locked could rise tenfold in 2026 as institutional participation deepens and new use cases gain traction, according to Joseph Chalom, co-CEO of Sharplink Gaming. Key Takeaways: Ethereum’s TVL could jump 10× in 2026 as institutions and tokenized assets move on-chain. Stablecoin growth toward $500B is seen as a major driver of Ethereum activity. Ether’s price remains weak despite improving adoption trends. The forecast comes as major financial firms expand their presence on public blockchains and capital flows into tokenized assets accelerate.Sharplink Gaming ranks as the second-largest public Ethereum treasury company, holding 797,704 ETH worth about $2.33 billion,…

Oyo town came alive on Sunday as political leaders, traditional rulers, and dignitaries from across Nigeria gathered for the installation of Seyi, son of President Bola Tinubu, and his wife as Yoruba traditional titleholders. The ceremony, held at the Alaafin’s Palace, saw the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, confer the titles of Òkanlòmo on Seyi Tinubu and Yeye Òkanlòmo on his wife, in a colourful event blending history, culture, and contemporary political significance. Among those in attendance were Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje,…

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) is finally here, with action reaching fans from nine stadiums across six host cities. ​The quality of football at the tournament has been brilliant so far, with most teams providing a fantastic spectacle on the pitch. We have also seen a flurry of goals — and high-quality ones at that. ​Already, some players are distinguishing themselves in the race for the Golden Boot. Meanwhile, big-name stars like Victor Osimhen, Bryan Mbeumo, and Wilfried Zaha are yet to get off the mark. ​In this article, Soccernet.ng keeps you up to date with the…

There are indications that suspected terrorists in the North are relocating following the missile attacks carried out by the United States of America on Thursday night. Credible community leaders told Sunday PUNCH that they noticed movements as the hoodlums migrated in small numbers after the Christmas Day attacks. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the US military carried out deadly strikes against Islamic State terrorists in northwestern Nigeria. Confirming the strike, the Federal Government said it gave the US support and that the strikes were carried out on targeted areas being used by the terrorists. However, no casualty was…

Temitope Adetunji A female truck driver, Mrs Cynthia Chukwu, has shared how she confronted self-doubt and stereotypes to build a career in an occupation still widely regarded as a man’s world. Chukwu, who hails from Enugu State, spoke to Saturday PUNCH about her journey on the road, the challenges she faced, and how resilience has helped her carve a space for herself in the male-dominated trucking industry in Nigeria. Reflecting on people’s reactions when they discover her profession, she said surprise is often the first response. “When people first see me, they usually pause and say, ‘Wait—you drive a truck?’”…

Nigeria and Tunisia produced an Africa Cup of Nations classic in Fès on Saturday night, ending in a thrilling 3-2 victory for the Super Eagles. Goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman sealed a second straight win for the Super Eagles and confirmed their place in the knockout rounds of AFCON 2025 with a game to spare. But beneath the celebration sat important lessons for head coach Eric Chelle, whose side thrilled going forward but again flirted with danger late on. Nigeria training at AFCON 2025. Photo Credit: Super Eagles X Here are six key takeaways from one…

Lagos Blue Line train heads to Mile 2 Terminal during its commercial launch. Photo: Pius Utomi Ekpei / AFP The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line will operate an expanded train schedule on Sunday, 28 December 2025, to support passenger movement for Wizkid’s “G.O.A.T: The Greatest Of All Time Experience” concert at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), according to the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA). In a notice shared on its official X account, LAMATA said the Blue Line will increase services from its regular 22 Sunday trips to 54 train trips for the day. The enhanced operations will…

Bitcoin is currently trading around $87,440, a 1.35% drop over the last 24 hours, yet the long-term chart still looks like it’s weathering the storm rather than falling apart. Amid plenty of caution across the crypto markets, bitcoin remains the world’s biggest digital asset – with a market capitalisation of $1.74 trillion, around 19.97 million in circulation, and a maximum of 21 million in existence.The market is on edge. The crypto fear & greed index is stuck in fear, and we’ve just seen a $99.9 million net outflow in recent ETF flow data, which only adds to short-term risk aversion.…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have secured their place in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tunisia in Morocco on Saturday. The goals for Nigeria came from Victor Osimhen, Wilfried Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman, ensuring the team’s qualification from their group. Osimhen opened the scoring in the 44th minute, connecting with a precise cross from Lookman just before halftime. Ndidi, the team captain, doubled the lead in the 50th minute, again assisted by Lookman. Lookman added a third goal in the 70th minute, with Osimhen providing the assist. Tunisia fought back late, with Talbi scoring in…

Former Super Eagles and West Ham United striker Emmanuel Emenike has revealed Nigeria’s only flaw in their AFCON 2025 campaign, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle’s men got off to a good start against Tanzania, thanks to goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman, but the display at the Complexe Sportif de Fès on Tuesday. With a tough clash against Tunisia on the horizon, Emenike is worried that the talented players in the current Super Eagles squad might be lacking one key element in their quest for silverware in Morocco. The AFCON 2013 Golden Boot winner rode the waves in South Africa…