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The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission  (SEC) has signaled that the country is ready to accommodate the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), with Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo saying he believes the necessary legal and regulatory foundations are in place. Speaking onstage at the Philippine Blockchain Week 2026, Quevedo said the SEC was “now fully convinced that we have the proper law [and] the proper regulatory mind and background” to accept asset tokenization. He said the technology could spur innovation in the capital markets and “revolutionize” stock exchanges. In an interview with Cointelegraph, Quevedo said tokenized investment products could provide overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)…

Bunnie Xo‘s ex-husband, Frankie Lombardo, is still carrying a torch for his former wife. After news broke that Bunnie, 46, and Jelly Roll, 41, have filed for divorce, Lombardo spoke to Page Six about his ex on Friday, June 19. “We talk every day,” Lombardo, 43, told the outlet. He added that he “wouldn’t say no” to getting back together with Bunnie if she was open to the idea. “She was the only woman who ever broke my heart. I feel like there’s a lot of unfinished business between us, but I might be the only one who feels that…

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has dismissed recent reports of its withdrawal from today’s Ekiti State governorship election, labelling the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Araba Aiyenigba, the party confirmed that its governorship candidate, Isaac Alade, remains in the race and is prepared to participate in the polls. Mr Aiyenigba emphasised that the SDP is duly listed on the ballot by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He noted that Mr Alade is among the candidates who have signed the commission’s peace accord. The party attributed the withdrawal rumours to political…

PFI NPK Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and the implementation vehicle for Nigeria’s Presidential Fertiliser Initiative (PFI), says Nigeria has secured sufficient fertiliser supplies for the 2026 wet farming season. In a statement on Friday, the company said the country avoided potential shortages linked to disruptions in global supply chains arising from renewed tensions in the Middle East, including the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. According to the company, an early procurement strategy enabled it to secure critical fertiliser raw materials months before geopolitical tensions triggered fresh increases in…

SSS DG Oluwatosin Ajayi As the SSS continues to adapt under its current leadership, and as the judiciary continues to adjudicate complex security cases, Nigeria has an opportunity to deepen a culture in which justice — not merely force — becomes a cornerstone of national security. Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and violent extremism has largely been measured by arrests, military offensives, and security operations. While these measures remain indispensable, a more enduring measure of success lies elsewhere: the ability of the state to secure lawful convictions through the judicial process. Recent courtroom victories recorded by the State Security…

One of the most heartwarming stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup reached a new emotional milestone on Friday as Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha welcomed his mother to the United States ahead of his nation’s crucial Group H showdown against Uruguay. Ana Candida Evora arrived at Miami International Airport on Friday afternoon after successfully securing a U.S. visa, paving the way for a long-awaited reunion with her son. Evora, who travelled from Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, landed at 3:53 p.m. local time and was greeted by FIFA representatives and airport officials. Dressed in a pink shirt and wearing…

I can’t remember the last time I got excited about a fan. Normally, I just buy whatever Vornado or Dreo model fits my budget, but that was before I started testing the battery-powered Standing Circulator Fan from SwitchBot.As the name indicates, the SwitchBot fan is a 3D circulator — a fancy way of saying that it can tilt up, down, left, and right to push a decent amount air around a room. It looks okay, despite all the plastic, is relatively quiet, runs for hours on battery, has an integrated nightlight, transforms from a desktop to standing fan in seconds,…

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South Africa defender Ime Okon has firmly shut down suggestions that he was courted by Nigeria, insisting that his commitment to Bafana Bafana was never in doubt despite being eligible to represent the Super Eagles. The Hannover centre-back, who qualifies for both South Africa and Nigeria, is currently representing Bafana Bafana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, where he continues to establish himself as one of the country’s emerging defensive leaders. Okon played the full 90 minutes as South Africa battled to a hard-fought 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic, a result that…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its gantry price for aviation turbine kerosene (ATK), commonly known as jet fuel, to N1,450 per litre. A source at the refinery confirmed the development on Friday, saying the price was reduced from N1,550 per litre to N1,450 per litre. According to the source, the adjustment took effect on Tuesday. The latest reduction comes less than two weeks after the refinery lowered the ex-depot price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, by N75 per litre. In a circular to oil marketers, the refinery said the petrol price adjustment, which took effect…