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Crypto platform Blockchain.com has added 173 tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds through a partnership with Ondo Finance, bringing its catalog of tokenized traditional assets to more than 430 offerings across Ethereum, Solana and BNB Chain.According to an announcement on Wednesday, the new listings include tokenized exposure to private company shares, active exchange-traded funds, Treasury products and covered-call strategies, with Blockchain.com highlighting SpaceX’s SPCX token among the additions.The expansion also adds themed baskets tied to AI infrastructure, energy, robotics, autonomous vehicles and quantum computing, alongside income-focused products from Global X and other issuers.A recent proposal by the US Securities and Exchange Commission to…

Makenzi Kern was busy celebrating her friend Jade Jones‘ upcoming wedding just days before suddenly dying on Jones’ bachelorette trip.  Jones, the fiancée of Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, tagged Kern in photos from the vacation to St. Barts, which took a tragic turn on June 8 when Kern “unexpectedly” died. She was 26.  Kern passed away due to “health complications” and her family does not expect foul play, drugs or alcohol played a role in her death, according to TMZ. An official cause of death has not been publicly released. Jones and her crew of friends were all smiles…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed the Katsina State Police Command to strengthen security around schools across the state as part of efforts to protect students, teachers and educational facilities from security threats. The directive was conveyed on Wednesday by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Finance and Administration, Sulaiman Abdul, during a two-day operational visit to Katsina State. Mr Abdul said the police command had been instructed to intensify surveillance, increase patrols around schools, enhance intelligence gathering and maintain a visible security presence at educational institutions across the state. According to him, the measures…

Artificial Intelligence Therefore, in the AI era, development is not only a function of infrastructure, capital, or policy. It is a function of trust, and trust must now be engineered. This is irreducible and I hope the Federal Government will direct the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to begin, quickly, a scalable, phased implementation of Nigeria’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (NAIS). My presentation with the above title, was the first lead paper at the opening ceremony of the First Mass Communication International Conference that took place at the main auditorium of the permanent site of Usmanu Danfodiyo…

Three-time champions El-Kanemi Warriors and surprise package Ikorodu City will contest the men’s final of the 2026 President’s Federation Cup after overcoming their respective semi-final hurdles on Wednesday. For Ikorodu City, it was another chapter in a remarkable giant-killing campaign as the Lagos-based side edged Nasarawa United 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The defeat extended Nasarawa United’s frustrating history in the competition. The Solid Miners also fell short in the 2021 final at the same venue, losing to Bayelsa United on penalties after a 2-2 draw. This…

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the allocation of two additional crude oil export terminals to Swede Control Intertek Limited, a pre-shipment inspection agent involved in Nigeria’s crude oil export monitoring framework. The development was disclosed in a circular dated June 15, 2026, issued by the Director of the CBN’s Trade and Exchange Department, Aderinola Shonekan, and addressed to authorised dealer banks, the Nigeria Customs Service, key petroleum sector regulators, terminal operators, oil and gas companies, and the general public. According to the circular, the Federal Government approved the allocation of the Cawthorne Terminal and Okwok Terminal to Swede…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has recognised Prof. Sadiq Gombe as the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, replacing the expelled former chairman, Shehu Gabam. The National Publicity Secretary, Rufus Aiyenigba, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, said the electoral commission had updated its records in compliance with the Supreme Court’s judgment. An independent investigation by our correspondent also confirmed that Gombe’s name has resurfaced on the portal of the commission as the current national chairman. The development marks a significant turn in the protracted leadership crisis that has rocked the opposition party in…

Ride-hailing and mobility platform, LagRide, has handed over vehicles to another batch of its Captains under the company’s Drive-to-Own programme, reaffirming its commitment to promoting dignified transportation and creating pathways to asset ownership for drivers in Lagos. The vehicle handover ceremony, tagged Drive-to-Own Graduation 2.0, was held at the LagRide in Lagos where government officials, business partners and other stakeholders gathered to celebrate the achievements of the graduating drivers. Among those in attendance were Engr. Akin Fashola, Chief Vehicle Inspection Officer, Lagos State; the Executive Secretary and CEO of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund; Oloruntimilehin George, Managing Director and…

The Federal Government says it will establish dedicated safe spaces in all 774 Local Government Areas of the country to strengthen protection and support services for survivors of gender-based violence. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said this during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the ministry and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency in Abuja on Wednesday. The agreement, signed in partnership with the New Era Foundation on Wednesday, is aimed at strengthening protection, rehabilitation and support services for survivors of gender-based violence across the country. Sulaiman-Ibrahim said the initiative was part…

SanDisk has announced an expensive way to boost the PlayStation 5’s storage capacity. The company’s new Optimus GX PRO 850P NVMe SSD is an officially licensed PS5 accessory in capacities ranging from 1TB to 8TB. The largest option can store up to 200 PS5 games (based on average installation sizes) SanDisk claims, but thanks to the global memory shortage, it will cost you $2,959.99 when it’s eventually available through the company’s online store, discounted from $3,699.99.Even after you take into account Sony’s recent console price hikes, you can buy three PS5 Pro consoles for the price of just one of…