CBN Ends Free ATM Withdrawals from Other Banks
From March 1, customers will now pay for every withdrawal made from another bank’s ATM in Nigeria. This is as the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, will scrap the three free monthly withdrawals previously allowed for customers using other banks’ ATMs. In a circular signed by its Acting Director of Financial Policy, John Onojah, the […]
Kendrick Lamar & SZA Announce European Tour Dates
Fresh off their Super Bowl halftime spectacle, American rapper Kendrick Lamar and singer SZA are expanding their upcoming tour to make stops in Europe. The additional stops announced Monday include a July 4 show in Frankfurt, Germany. Lamar and SZA are set to kick off their Grand National Tour in Minneapolis on April 19 and […]
Magixx Set to Drop Debut Album I Dream in Color on Feb 28
Afrobeat sensation, Magixx, has officially announced the release date of his debut album, “I Dream in Color”, which is set to drop on February 28, 2025. Magixx shared his inspiration behind the album, dedicating it to everyone who dares to dream big, regardless of their current circumstances. With the phrase “Mind over sight”, Magixx encourages […]
FA Cup Draw: Plymouth vs. Man City, Man Utd vs. Fulham
Plymouth have been drawn to face Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round, following their stunning win against Liverpool. FA Cup holders Manchester United will face Fulham at Old Trafford, League Cup finalists Newcastle meet Brighton, while Bournemouth take on Wolves in another all-Premier League tie. Aston Villa will host Championship team Cardiff, Exeter […]
Nigeria Unveils 24-Man Squad for AfroBasket Qualifiers
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has announced a 24 man D’Tigers’ provisional roster for the crucial final Window 2025 AfroBasket Qualifiers scheduled to hold later this month in Tripoli, the Libyan capital. The roster include 11 players from 4 clubs in the domestic league with Champions, Rivers Hoopers having the lion share of 5 players, to be supported […]
Ghana Bans First-Class Travel for Officials to Cut Costs
First-class travel for Ghanaian government officials, including cabinet ministers that are State-funded, has been banned as part of measures to reduce government spending. Ghana’s President John Mahama, who issued the directive during the swearing-in ceremony of 17 new ministers in Accra, emphasized that only essential travel will be allowed and must first be approved by […]
Health Minister Assures End to Mass Healthcare Worker Migration
The Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, has assured that the mass emigration of healthcare professionals, will soon end. Speaking during a work visit to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) yesterday, Salako attributed the impending end to the President Tinubu administration’s focused efforts to strengthen the health sector through strategic reforms […]
CBN Moves MPC Meeting to Feb 19-20 Over CPI Data Delay
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a new date for the 299th meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), shifting it from the initially scheduled February 17 and 18, 2025, to February 19 and 20, 2025. The apex bank in a statement yesterday, noted that its decision emerged due to delays by the National […]
Drake and Kendrick Lamar Make Headlines
Drake and Kendrick Lamar both made headlines on Sunday, but from different corners of the world. While performing in Melbourne, Australia, on February 9, Drake surprised fans with generous cash giveaways. The 38-year-old rapper spotted a sign in the crowd reading “Adonis for President” — a nod to his 7-year-old son — and decided to […]
Kanye West Claims His Children’s Lives Are Being Threatened
American rapper, Kanye West, has alleged that his children’s lives are being threatened following his controversial post on social media. The hip-hop star revealed that a “random number” texted his wife, saying they knew where his daughter lives. He said his enemies are threatening to kill his children to silence him. Kanye West and his […]