When virality moved off-screenMemecoins have never pretended to be serious. Other blockchain projects often present themselves through promises of faster payments, scalable infrastructure or decentralized applications (DApps). Memecoins, however, draw their appeal from humor, absurdity and internet culture.A photo of…

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has concluded plans to work with the Lagos State Waterways Authority to explore areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening safety standards, incident investigation processes, and operational efficiency across Lagos waterways. LASWA announced this in a…

US President Donald Trump cancelled the signing ceremony for a housing bill containing a ban on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as he looked for Republicans in Congress to prioritize a controversial voting bill.In a Wednesday morning Truth Social…

APM Terminals Apapa has reaffirmed its position as a critical driver of the nation’s export growth, leveraging strategic investments, advanced technology and customer-focused solutions to enhance the competitiveness of Nigerian exports in the global marketplace. The terminal operator announced this…

Key takeaways:Cooling oil prices and a multi-month high for the US dollar are keeping intense pressure on non yield-bearing assets.Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows paired with Strategy’s slowest buying pace in 18 months signal short-term downside risks.Bitcoin (BTC) traded down to…

Nigeria has emerged as one of the countries supplying solar modules to the United States as global manufacturers adjust their supply chains in response to tighter American trade rules targeting China-linked imports, a new report has shown. The report by…

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token is down 22% from its $75 all-time high, bringing its 2026 uptrend to a key test of support. Market participation has cooled across the derivatives markets, while the spot flows show early signs of stabilization after strong…

Michelle Bond, the wife of former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame, who is serving a 7.5-year prison sentence after reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors, is scheduled to stand trial in November following delays stemming from motions related to…

Prediction markets company Kalshi has filed a lawsuit against state officials in Illinois over legislation it says “expressly bans sports event contracts” on its platform.In a Tuesday filing in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Kalshi…

Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen 3% over the past 24 hours, trading into a dense buy-side liquidity zone after slipping below $61,000. More than $525 million in buy bids initially stacked between $60,500 and $61,500 created a key area of demand…

The National Credit Guarantee Company Limited and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve access to finance for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises across the country. The agreement, signed at…

Bitcoin (BTC) hit new two-week lows at Wednesday’s Wall Street open as traders predicted a rally to a “poor” lower high.Key points:Bitcoin price action edges closer to range lows, which traders still see holding.A relief bounce should enter soon, they…

Jaiz Bank Plc paid N530.9 million in regulatory penalties in 2025, almost twelve times the N45 million it paid in 2024, according to its 2025 annual report, which detailed sanctions imposed by regulators during the year. The bank was sanctioned…

The National Bureau of Statistics says the average retail price of a litre of petrol increased from N1,027.76 in May 2025 to N1,596.25 in May 2026. The NBS disclosed this in its Premium Motor Spirit Price Watch for May, released…

Several Democrats and one Republican who were supported by more than $8 million worth of ads funded by cryptocurrency-aligned political action committees (PACs) won their respective US primaries on Tuesday, setting up their candidacies for the November election.Party primaries for…