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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment have called for stronger private-sector participation in policy formulation. The two institutions said greater business input is needed to reduce cross-border trade barriers and accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The call was made at a business symposium organised by Citibank in Abuja, where policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, and business leaders from Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire discussed ways to expand trade along West Africa’s major economic corridors. Speaking at the event, the Deputy Governor for Financial System Stability at…

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi believes the Atlas Lions have earned the right to dream of lifting the 2026 FIFA World Cup after sealing qualification for the Round of 32 with a dramatic 4-2 comeback victory over Haiti. The North Africans twice came from behind in a pulsating Group C finale in Atlanta before producing a dominant second-half display to complete the turnaround and finish the group stage unbeaten on seven points. Morocco ended level on points with Brazil but narrowly missed out on top spot on goal difference, meaning they will face the Netherlands in the round of 32.…

The Kebbi State Police Command has dismissed claims that the group popularly known as “Sai Malam” is a designated terrorist organisation, saying investigations into its activities have not established any terrorism-related offences. In a statement issued on Friday by the command’s spokesperson, Bashir Usman, the police said they were aware of reports alleging the group’s resurgence in parts of Argungu Local Government Area and had commenced investigations using actionable intelligence to verify the claims. The command explained that individuals arrested and prosecuted in Zuru in February 2026 were investigated for alleged criminal offences, not terrorism. The statement said, “Those arrested…

The Anambra State Police Command has dismantled a notorious cultists’ hideout along Nwaziki Street, Awada in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state, in a raid that led to the recovery of AK-47 magazines, live ammunition and other police related items. In a press statement released on Friday, the Command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that the operation was carried out by the operatives attached to the IGP Violent Crime Response Unit on June 20. Ikenga said two AK-47 magazines, 60 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition and other Police-related items were recovered during a sustained raid on the suspected…

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Nigerian singer, Chimamanda Chukwuma, popularly known as Qing Madi, has surprised young TikTok sensation Dolapo Ezieke, the breakout star of the viral “Come Slide” challenge, with gifts and cash. The surprise, shared by the singer on her Instagram Story on Friday, comes weeks after Dolapo’s performance in the “Come Slide” challenge drew widespread attention online and earned a reaction from Qing Madi herself. The corps member, Imikan Inyang, better known on TikTok as Backhat Dude, and his pupil, Dolapo Ezieke…Photo Credit: TT/ backhat_dude A video posted by the singer showed her presenting Dolapo with a Frozen-themed backpack, toys and a…

Meta is, by and large, a company built on other companies’ ideas. It has almost perfected the strategy: wait for a new platform or social mechanic to take off, then either buy or clone it, put it next to Meta’s unmatched user base and advertising engine, and watch the money pile up. Well, the next big thing appears to be turning everything into gambling. So why wouldn’t Meta make a Polymarket?On this episode of The Vergecast, David and Nilay discuss the reported prediction market app being built inside Meta, plus the company’s onslaught of other news this week — and…

Framework Ventures, a venture capital company that backs crypto platforms, has closed its fourth fund while expanding its investment strategy beyond blockchain.The San Francisco-based investor has raised $400 million to target “frontier technology,” including investments in crypto and technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics and energy, Fortune reported on Friday.The report cited Framework co-founders Vance Spencer and Michael Anderson, who said about half of the capital has already been deployed but declined to identify the fund’s limited partners.The raise reflects a broader push by crypto venture firms to expand beyond blockchain into other emerging technologies while continuing to invest in…

Andy Cohen is mourning the loss of a member of the Watch What Happens Live family. During the Thursday, June 25, episode of the talk show, Cohen, 58, got choked up and stifled tears as he announced that Kyra Samson, a former production manager on the show, had died from brain cancer on Tuesday, June 23. She was 28. “During her four wonderful years with us, Kyra was known for her sweet smile and gentle demeanor. But she could also be a small but mighty enforcer,” he said in an emotional tribute. “To see Kyra on a bullhorn corralling massive…

The Director-General of the Gombe Geographic Information Systems (GOGIS), Kabiru Usman, has alleged receiving threats to his life by influential individuals unhappy with ongoing land reforms in the state. Mr Usman raised the alarm on Friday during the commissioning of the GOGIS Field Office in Shehu Abubakar District and the launch of the Statewide Land Title Recertification Exercise. The official said he had recently received death threats linked to the agency’s efforts to enforce transparency, restore urban order and protect public lands across Gombe State. However, he said the threats were not new, noting that similar warnings and threats of…