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In SummaryDespite the increasing acceptability of local currencies in Africa, the most used currency for payments within the continent has remained the U.S. dollar, according to a monthly SWIFT currency ranking.Strategic forex interventions by central banks in Ghana, Nigeria, Egypt, and Kenya have bolstered the stability of their local currencies. Inflation, political instability, and global economic shifts in global and local markets can prompt currency overhauls and affect a country’s currency’s credibility.Deep Dive!! Africa has an ever dynamic and evolving financial landscape, which is increasingly reflected in the performance and trading volume of its currencies. As individual nations strengthen trade partnerships, implement…

Agency An Endocrinologist, Dr Ayuba Mugana, on Tuesday, recommended five fruits that would boost immunity and provide vitamins and minerals to patients living with diaabetes. Mugana who made the recommendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Bauchi, said the fruits were less in sugar and would further protect patients from bad cholesterol. He listed the fruits to include green apples, pears, avocado pear, white guava and strawberry, emphasising that they are beneficial for diabetic patients. “You can have two green apples for the day because green apple is antioxidant, and can be taken one in the…

Sevilla have made a definitive decision on Nigerian forward Akor Adams: the 24-year-old will be the club’s main centre-forward for the upcoming 2025/26 campaign, Soccernet.ng reports. This is despite Adams enduring an underwhelming start to life in Andalusia, a six-month period marked by injury and limited appearances. Adams arrived at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán in January 2025 from French side Montpellier in a €5.5 million move engineered by former sporting director Víctor Orta. Nigeria and Sevilla forward Akor Adams Yet the Nigerian’s debut season has been plagued by fitness setbacks, restricting him to just 131 minutes of action in La…

Mariah Carey knows how to make an entrance, and at the 2025 BET Awards, she did exactly that. To kick off her performance of “Type Dangerous,” the first single from her upcoming 16th studio album, the icon stepped on stage in a mini dress that was all about high-impact glamour. The gold-toned piece featured a sculpted bodice that hugged her torso, an asymmetric hemline that added a playful edge, and subtle pleating that gave the skirt a soft swish as she moved. Her jewellery game was equally strong. Massive hoop earrings, a bold stack of glittering silver bracelets, and chunky…

A Lagos High Court has issued an interim injunction restraining the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) from recognising or accepting any candidates presented by the Lagos State Executive Committee of the Labour Party, allegedly appointed by Barrister Julius Abure for the upcoming local government elections. The court ruling, delivered on June 5, 2025, by Justice M.A. Savage, came in response to a suit filed by Mr. Oluwasegun Sekonu. The suit challenges the legitimacy of the Labour Party’s Lagos State Executive Committee, formed under the leadership of Julius Abure and contests its authority to nominate candidates for the July 12,…

A Jos Magistrate’ Court on Wednesday sentenced a 24 -year-old trader, Godwin Uchendu to two years imprisonment for stealing a drum of palm oil worth N450,000 from a market. The Magistrate, Shawomi Bokkos, summarily tried and sentenced the convict who pleaded guilty to the charge. Bokkos in her judgment gave the convict an option of fine of N150, 000. Earlier, the Prosecutio Counsel, Insp Ibrahim Gokwat told the court that the case was reported at the “B” Division Police Station on April 13, by one Ibeh Godwin, the complainant. Gokwat said that the drum of palm oil worth N450,000 was…

Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche has been the subject of a lot of transfer talks this summer, and he could just be on his way out of Getafe, Soccernet.ng reports. Uche enjoyed an impressive debut season at Getafe after joining from Spanish third tier club Ceuta for just €500k last summer. The Super Eagles star quickly became an important player for Los Azulones, contributing four goals and six assists in 33 appearances. That his seen his value rise astronomically 2,900% to reach €15,000,000. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE; Uche’s performances has…

Deborah Tolu-Kolawole No fewer than 1,500 health professionals under the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria have not been paid salaries in the last 20 months. The inability of the council to pay stemmed from the directive of the Federal Government to cut off funding from certain agencies of government. Environmental Health Council of Nigeria, established by Act 11 of 2002 as amended, is Nigeria’s primary body overseeing environmental health regulations and a wide range of activities that prevent the spread of diseases. In 2014, during the Ebola outbreak in Nigeria, environmental health officers played a vital role in the fight…

20-time English Premier League winners, Manchester United, now have another shot at securing the services of Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, after he turned down a deal from the Saudi Pro League, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old scored 37 goals and provided eight assists in 41 games across all competitions for Galatasaray, sparking interest from several top clubs in the English top-flight, but his wages were deemed too high. While many expected Osimhen to head to Saudi Arabia after Al-Hilal offered him a £34m yearly salary, the former VfL Wolfsburg attacker turned down the offer, remaining adamant on a move to…

The Niger State Chapter of the Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG) has called for strengthened building standards and proactive infrastructure inspections to avert future structural collapses across Nigeria. This appeal followed the group’s recent assessment of the catastrophic flooding in Mokwa, Niger State, which resulted in extensive devastation. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Nasir Illo; General Secretary, Ibrahim Shittu; and Public Relations Officer, Sheshi Mohammed Raba, the guild highlighted significant damage to infrastructure and the profound loss of life. “The level of destruction we witnessed in Mokwa is heart-wrenching and demands our immediate attention,” the statement read.…