Month: April 2025

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Elon Musk Reportedly Loses $100 billion in 4 Months.

Elon Musk, the richest person on the planet and the head of Tesla and SpaceX, has faced an astonishing financial blow, reportedly losing a whopping $100 billion in just four months. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Musk’s wealth has taken a serious hit as Tesla’s stock continues to drop, worsened by economic uncertainty and […]

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President Trump To Consider tariff exemptions for Struggling U.S. companies 

President Trump announced on Wednesday (the 9th) that he’s considering possible tariff exemptions for certain U.S. companies that have been hit hard in the market. He expressed the government’s readiness to evaluate these exemptions for select American businesses over time.

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Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu & Daughter Spotted At London Award Dinner.

Federal Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, along with her daughter, had the honor of representing the First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the esteemed Freedom of the City of London Award Ceremony Dinner.

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FG Bans Head of Tertiary Institutions From Joining Elections For Permanent Positions.

The Federal Government, under Tinubu’s leadership, has prohibited individuals serving as acting heads of tertiary institutions from participating in the election for the permanent positions they hold temporarily.

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UCL : Man Places $10k Bet on Arsenal To Triumph

A man from Nigeria has wagered on Arsenal to triumph in their UCL quarter-final clash against Real Madrid. This match is set to take place today, April 8th, 2025.

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JAMB Identifies 585 Counterfeit A-Level Credentials.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has identified 585 counterfeit A-level credentials in the year 2025 alone, with four individuals already arrested by law enforcement. The board’s Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, revealed this information during a private meeting with the board’s staff.

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Former MTN Chairman Pascal Dozie Dies At 85.

The founder of the now-defunct Diamond Bank Plc and former chairman of MTN Nigeria, Pascal Dozie has passed away at the age of 85. According to sources close to the  family , Pascal Gabriel Dozie passed away in the wee hours of Tuesday, April 8, 2025, just a day before his 86th birthday, after a […]

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Federal Tertiary Institutions Directed To Publish Financial Information on Their Websites

The FG has instructed the administration of all federal higher education institutions in Nigeria to publish comprehensive financial and academic information on their websites by May 31, 2025. This was communicated by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, in a release signed by Boriowo Folasade, the ministry’s spokesperson.

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Vivian Cheung Selected as Incoming CEO Hong-Kong Airport Authority

The Board of the Hong Kong Airport Authority has formally sanctioned the selection of Vivian Cheung Kar-fay as the forthcoming Chief Executive Officer, commencing from April 7th, 2025. This three-year tenure has been validated by the Chief Executive.

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Bloodbath as Hang Seng Index Decreases By 2,800 points.

The stock market in Hong Kong is facing a notable decline, as the Hang Seng Index has plummeted by over 2,800 points, a figure not witnessed since January 24 of this year. As of 2:14 PM today, the index recorded stood at 19,970.86, indicating a decrease of 2,878.95 points or 12.60%.