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Trump Unveils $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ for Affluent Nigerian Migrants, Others
In a bold move to reshape U.S. immigration policy, President Donald Trump has launched an exclusive residency permit dubbed the “gold card,” priced at $5 million per applicant. Positioned as...
Read moreDetailsApplications Open: Cascador 2025 Program for Mid-Stage African Entrepreneurs – Up to $2M in Catalytic Funding
Cascador, Nigeria's premier accelerator for mid-stage entrepreneurs, has opened applications for its 2025 cohort. This program is designed to equip entrepreneurs with advanced business strategies, leadership skills, and access to...
Read moreDetailsSix Nigerians Make Forbes’ 2025 List of World’s Black Billionaires
In its 2025 World's Black Billionaires list, Forbes has identified six Nigerians among the 23 Black billionaires globally. These Nigerian billionaires, along with their estimated net worths and primary business...
Read moreDetailsNaira Hits Record Low Against Dollar Amid Trump’s Tariff Dispute
The Nigerian naira has experienced a significant depreciation against the U.S. dollar, coinciding with the recent announcement of new tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump. On Thursday, April 3, 2025,...
Read moreDetails“Impossibility is a Myth”: 15-Year-Old Kanyeyachukwu Okeke Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Art Canvas
Nigerian teenager Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke has made history by securing a Guinness World Record (GWR) for creating the world’s largest art canvas by an individual. His monumental painting, titled Impossibility is...
Read moreDetailsApplications Open: Founders Connect Launchpad for Nigerian Entrepreneurs – $2,500 Grant & $7,000 Investment
Founders Connect has announced the Launchpad initiative, a Pitch2Win competition aimed at supporting early-stage Nigerian entrepreneurs. This program offers participants the opportunity to secure a $2,500 equity-free cash grant, a...
Read moreDetailsCBN Denies Reports on Introduction of N5,000 and N10,000 Banknotes
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially denied reports claiming the introduction of new ₦5,000 and ₦10,000 banknotes. In a statement released on April 2, 2025, the CBN labeled...
Read moreDetailsNNPCL Increases Petrol Pump Price to ₦950 Per Litre
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦925 per litre in Lagos and ₦950 per...
Read moreDetailsTrump Imposes 14% Tariff on Nigerian Imports Amid Global Trade Crackdown
In a sweeping move to reshape international trade, U.S. President Donald Trump announced fresh tariffs on all imports into the United States on Wednesday evening, including a 14 percent levy...
Read moreDetailsJP Morgan Plans Full Banking Branch in Nigeria to Expand African Presence
JP Morgan, a leading American financial institution, is taking steps to upgrade its Lagos representative office into a full-fledged business branch as part of its wider expansion strategy in Africa....
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