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Blockchain infrastructure firm Global Settlement Network has announced a pilot to tokenize water treatment sites in Jakarta, aiming to eventually scale it out to the rest of Southeast Asia over the next 12 months with $200 million in tokenized assets.Real-world asset tokenization involves minting financial and other tangible assets on the blockchain to increase investor accessibility and trading opportunities.The initial pilot targets eight government-contracted water treatment sites in Jakarta for tokenization, aiming to raise up to $35 million for upgrading the facilities and expanding the water network in the area, according to a statement on Wednesday.As part of the initiatives’…
Love Is Blind’s Alexa Lemieux revealed that she underwent a breast augmentation and now is on the road to recovery. “My girls got a little ✨makeover✨ @Solomon Plastic Surgery,” the Netflix personality, 31, shared alongside a TikTok video on Tuesday, January 13, detailing what she had done in the clip captioned, “Get unready with me while I talk about my 🍒surgery.” Lemieux shared that she is five days post-op and is already starting to feel “back to normal.” “I did a lift and an implant,” she said while wearing a surgical bra and washing her face before bed. “Recovery hasn’t…
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has cleared the Chief Judge of Osun State, Oyebola Ojo, of all allegations of financial impropriety and judicial misconduct levelled against her by judiciary workers in the state. The decision was taken during the Council’s 110th meeting on Wednesday, presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. In a statement on Wednesday, NJC Deputy Director, Information, Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, said the Council upheld the findings of a three-member investigation committee constituted to probe petitions against Mrs Ojo. The petitions were submitted by Eludire Kunle, a staff member of the Osun State Customary Court of…
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has revealed how his team will approach their AFCON semi-final tie against Morocco. Chelle will guide Nigeria to take on the AFCON host nation, Morocco, in the last-4 fixture tonight. Chelle’s side head to the game after beating Algeria 2-0 in the semi-final tie, while Morocco also defeated Cameroon by the same scoreline in their last match. Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of the encounter at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Chelle said the Super Eagles will approach the Atlas Lions as if it were their last game in the…
The Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa (retd.), has pledged to strengthen security around schools across the country to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment for students. The minister made the pledge on Wednesday while receiving an award from the National Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria in Abuja, in recognition of his role in safeguarding schools and advancing the Safe Schools Initiative. Musa said the Federal Government would continue to work with parents, teachers and other stakeholders to protect students, noting that education cannot thrive without adequate security. “Without security, there will not be a good learning environment. We…
Indian authorities have deported a Nigerian national, Victor Obasi, for illegal stay in the country and alleged drug trafficking. According to the Times of India, Victor, a resident of New Delhi, was apprehended by the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing in the Tolichowki area of Hyderabad late last month. The police were said to have intercepted him moving under what they described as suspicious circumstances. The news platform added that his passport and visa had expired years ago, and he was unable to produce any valid documentation during questioning. “Following his arrest, authorities initiated deportation proceedings in coordination with the Foreigners…
January 15 is celebrated annually as Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance and Celebration Day. This day honours the supreme sacrifice made by fallen heroes of the Nigerian military. It recognises the sacrifices of serving soldiers and veterans who have fought under challenging climatic, psychological, social, and physical conditions to protect and defend the territorial integrity of the Nigerian state. The date also marks the end of hostilities between the Nigerian state and the secessionist Republic of Biafra, following the latter’s surrender on January 15, 1970. While the AFRD has gained symbolic recognition among members of the Nigerian military community and the…
The pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and other refined petroleum products, including Automotive Gas Oil (diesel), and Household Kerosene, among others, may spike soon as crude oil, the major feedstock for refined fuel, crossed $66/barrel on Wednesday. Brent, the global benchmark for crude, traded above $66 on Wednesday, as other oil grades also appreciated in price, heightening concerns that the cost of refined products might balloon in the coming days. Industry players fingered the instability in Iran and Venezuela, coupled with the actions of the United States on Venezuela, and its recent threat to Iran. They noted that…
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has imposed wide-ranging sanctions on athletes, coaches and two state athletics associations following the conclusion of a special investigation into age falsification involving competitors at the 2025 African U-18 and U-20 Championships held in Abeokuta, The PUNCH reports. The panel, constituted on December 9, 2025, was set up to examine allegations of age discrepancies among young Nigerian athletes flagged by the Athletics Integrity Unit of World Athletics on December 2, 2025. It was chaired by the AFN vice president, Abubakar Gurmi, with Musa Amadu, Olumide Oyedeji, Dele Edokoayi and Mbora Ikana serving as members. The…
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index, a metric tracking crypto investor sentiment, has registered a “greed” score for the first time since the $19 billion October liquidation event that sent traders running from altcoins. In an update on Thursday, the index returned a rating of 61, reflecting better overall sentiment after weeks of “fear” and “extreme fear.” The index climbed to 48 just a day before, putting it within the “neutral” zone. Crypto investor sentiment plunged on Oct. 11 following the liquidation of $19 billion from crypto markets. In the aftermath, the index returned some of its lowest ratings ever, hitting low…
