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The Nigerian Publishers Association has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed National Textbook Ranking System, warning that the policy could increase the cost of textbooks, stifle competition and create shortages of instructional materials across the country. The association also criticised what it described as a sharp increase in textbook assessment fees by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, saying the development would place an additional financial burden on publishers and ultimately affect parents and learners. The President of the NPA, Lukman Dauda, stated this while addressing journalists in Lagos on Wednesday. Dauda questioned the transparency of the proposed ranking framework…

Elon Musk, on the verge of becoming the world’s first trillionaire, is whipping up anti-immigration tensions amid ongoing riots in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Following a knife attack in the city on Monday, Musk declared support for Restore Britain, a hard-right populist political party that advocates for large-scale migrant deportation in the UK. He reposted statements from party leader Rupert Lowe calling for “a vast number of people” to be forced out of the country, as well as a promise from Lowe to “prosecute officials and politicians who knowingly placed dangerous third world savages in our communities.” “This is the way,”…

Key takeaways:Surging oil prices and rising producer inflation have pushed traders to price in a stricter US Fed monetary policy.Massive spot Bitcoin ETF outflows in June show the cryptocurrency is currently failing to act as a stock market hedge.The Nasdaq 100 Index dropped 7.5% in the seven days leading up to June 10, wiping out $2.7 trillion in market value. The fallout represents more than twice the entire Bitcoin (BTC) market capitalization and has put traders on alert, especially as inflation data feels the heat from high oil prices. Traders now fear that Bitcoin support near $60,000 stands at risk.Nasdaq…

As questions continue to swirl about adult creator Bonnie Blue’s pregnancy, two attendees of her baby shower have confirmed she is having a baby. “I can confirm it’s 100 percent real,” participant and adult creator Owain Laing exclusively told Us Weekly of Blue’s pregnancy. Blue announced her pregnancy in February after having unprotected sex with about 400 men as part of her so-called “breeding” event. The next month, however, Blue said fans fell for her “rage bait” and confirmed her pregnancy was a stunt when she cradled a silicone bump. Since then, Blue has gone on to say she is,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has arrested an aviation security officer at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, for allegedly attempting to smuggle gold worth more than N4.4 billion out of Nigeria. The allegation was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale. Ali Baffa The anti-graft agency identified the suspect as Ali Baffa, an Inspector I with Aviation Security (AVSEC). It alleged that he concealed 22.2 kilogrammes of unprocessed gold bars in his trousers to evade security checks and facilitate their illegal export. Mukhtar Muhammad According…

The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, received the 2026 Central Banking Central Bank of the Year Award in London on Wednesday, the apex bank said. Mr Cardoso dedicated the award to the board, management, and staff of the CBN, acknowledging their steadfast commitment to institutional reforms and economic stability. “The award was not a personal achievement but a testament to the collective efforts of the CBN, particularly the professionals whose dedication, integrity, and expertise have strengthened the Bank and reinforced confidence in Nigeria’s economy,” he said. According to the CBN boss, the bank’s reform agenda…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Thursday called for unity and reconciliation within the Labour Party, following the conclusion of its nationwide primaries. He warned that internal divisions could undermine the party’s chances ahead of the 2027 general elections. Otti made the appeal at the National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, where the party ratified the outcome of its primaries and confirmed 1,211 candidates for various elective positions, including Dr Chibuzo Okereke as its presidential candidate. Represented by his deputy, Ikechukwu Emetu, the governor said party members must move beyond the contests of the primaries and work together to strengthen…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has shut down a business facility operated by CASCO Electronic Co. Limited at Alaba International Market after receiving a consumer complaint against the electrical materials importing firm regarding the sale of a defective solar battery. Addressing journalists at Alaba International Market on Tuesday, the South-West Zonal Coordinator of FCCPC, Mrs Olubunmi Otti, explained that the exercise followed a complaint by a consumer against the company in 2025. Otti explained that the commission issued a compliance notice to the company, as permitted under Section 150(1) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018,…

Chioma Moses stole the show with four goals as Edo Queens hammered Abia Angels 6-2 on match-day three of the ongoing Nigeria Women Football League Super Six in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The prolific forward opened the scoring as early as the third minute, giving Edo Queens a dream start before Mariam Abdulrasheed levelled for Abia Angels in the 11th minute following a defensive lapse. Moses restored her side’s lead in first-half stoppage time, completing her brace to send Edo Queens into the break with a 2-1 advantage. The Benin-based side took complete control after the restart and extended their…

Nothing is more frustrating than buying a new pair of headphones, an OLED TV, or a laptop just to find out that you could have gotten it for cheaper somewhere else just a few days or weeks later. That’s why, in order to keep customers happy and prevent them from shopping elsewhere, some retailers offer price-matching policies in which they promise to match a lower price found elsewhere. That kind of information comes in handy no matter the time of year, but it’s especially helpful during shopping events like Amazon’s Prime Day 2026 sale, which kicks off June 23rd and…