Prof. Joseph Oloyede, Oba of Ipetumodu: A Certified Fraud Examiner Facing Fraud Allegations in the U.S.

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Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede, Oloyede Latimogun I (born 1962), is the 27th traditional ruler of Ipetumodu, a town in the Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State, Southwest Nigeria. He is also a U.S.-based university lecturer and tax consultant. Life and Education Joseph Oloyede earned his elementary and West African Senior School Certificate Examination … Read more

Will DeepSeek Sustain Its Wins Over ChatGPT?

Logo of DeepSeek and ChatGPT

Chinese AI app DeepSeek’s entry into the artificial intelligence chatbot space has shifted the landscape, giving OpenAI’s ChatGPT a fierce challenge for dominance in innovation and resources. DeepSeek surged into headlines after releasing its latest open-source model, DeepSeek-R1, which topped Apple App Store’s free downloads in both China and the United States on Monday, January … Read more

Tinubu’s Back-Down on Niger Coupists: A Step Toward Preventing Humanitarian Crisis

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The political unrest in Niger Republic following the July 26, 2023 coup d’état that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum presented West Africa with a critical test of its collective security framework. When Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in August 2023, in his role as ECOWAS chair, initially threatened military intervention, it sparked significant debate on the political, … Read more

What Is a Mining Pool and Why Joining One Worth It?

Renewable Energy for Crypto Mining To Reduce The Environmental Impact of Bitcoin Mining

Cryptocurrency mining, the backbone of blockchain networks, involves solving complex computational problems to validate transactions and add blocks to the blockchain, rewarding miners with digital assets. In the early days of cryptocurrency, solo mining was a viable approach, as the network difficulty was low, and the competition was minimal. Individual miners could use standard computer … Read more

Tinubu appoints Akinyemi, APC Excos, others as board chairmen for 45 agencies (FULL LIST)

Tinubu signs Access to Higher Education Bill into law on June 12

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Nigeria’s former Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA). The announcement was made on January 24, 2025. Prof. Akinyemi, who served as External Affairs Minister under the military regime of Gen. Ibrahim Babangida from 1985 to 1987, is … Read more

Do You That Mojisola Meranda Is The Younger Sister of Oniru of Iruland? Meet The First Female Speaker of Lagos House of Assembly

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Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, born on August 16, 1980, is a Nigerian public administrator, politician, and the first female Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. She assumed the role of Speaker on January 13, 2025, following the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa. She is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), representing Apapa I … Read more

CBN Explains What EFEMS Entails And Its Benefits for The Naira

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On October 2, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced that it would introduce what it called the Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System (EFEMS) as part of the recovery measures for Nigeria’s currency amid the Naira’s massive depreciation against its pairs in the foreign exchange market. The platform was tested for two weeks in … Read more

New Platform Cush Launches in London to Simplify Migration and Cross-Border Finances

Official logo of Cush platform offering migration as a service (MaaS)

A new migration and financial services platform, Cush, has officially been launched in London, United Kingdom,  promising to revolutionize the way migrants navigate relocation and cross-border financial challenges. According to its founder, Wale Ameen, the platform aims to simplify the migration process while providing secure payment solutions tailored to migrants’ unique needs. The platform, which … Read more

Biafran Government in Exile Announces Recruitment Into ‘Biafran Defense’

Photo of Ngozi Orabueze Deputy Prime Minister of United States of Biafran Government in Exile

The self-proclaimed Deputy Prime Minister of the outlawed United States of Biafran Government in Exile, Ngozi Orabueze, has announced the recruitment of agitators into the Biafran security forces. Ngozi, who serves as deputy to Simon Ekpa, the Finland-based self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the United States of Biafran Government in Exile, made this announcement on December … Read more

“My bank app isn’t working”: New tactics Nigerians use to obtain money through pretense

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Some dubious Nigerians have devised a new way to obtain money from their colleagues and acquaintances by pretense. One such tactic involves claiming, “I’m having trouble with my bank network. Can you help me transfer N40,000 to Bright (not a real name)?” Though not a new trend, this tactic has gained momentum as the year … Read more

Difference Between Liquid Assets and Illiquid Assets

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Liquid and illiquid assets play distinct roles in financial planning and portfolio management. Knowing their characteristics, advantages, and limitations can help you align your assets with your financial goals. What Are Liquid Assets? Liquid assets are resources that can be quickly converted into cash without significantly affecting their market value. These assets are essential for … Read more