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OpenAI employees consider selling $6bn stock
Tech

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for teachers

OpenAI on Wednesday introduced ChatGPT for Teachers, a new version of its AI chatbot built specifically for United States K–12 educators and school districts. The tool allows teachers to securely handle student information, access personalized instructional support, and collaborate with colleagues across their district. District leaders will also have administrative controls to set how the […]

Nigerians to present BVN, NIN for dollar bond subscription
Business

DMO unveils N460bn auction of existing govt bonds

The Debt Management Office has unveiled a new auction offering, featuring the re-opening of two existing Federal Government Bonds with a total value of N460 billion. Set for November 24, 2025, the auction aims to bolster domestic borrowing, improve market liquidity, and provide budgetary support through long-term, low-risk securities. As outlined in the official offer […]

Aviation

NCAA fines Qatar Airways N5m over consumer protection breach

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has fined Qatar Airways N5 million for breaching consumer protection rules, signalling a tougher regulatory approach toward airlines operating in the country. The penalty was announced on Wednesday by NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “Glad to announce that, […]

NESG condemns FG's N3.5tn budget for education, health
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Tinubu postpones G20, AU-EU summits amid security concerns

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trip to attend major international summits in South Africa and Angola, opting instead to await further security briefings regarding recent attacks and abductions across the country. This was disclosed in a press release issued by Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday. […]

Aviation

FAAN issues guidelines after altercation on flight in Delta

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has outlined the proper procedures for managing passenger-related disruptions at airports, following public reactions to a viral altercation between two travellers on a United Nigeria Airlines flight at Asaba Airport, Delta State. The incident occurred on November 17, when social media personalities Mr Jollof and VeryDarkMan were recorded exchanging […]

Policy and Regulations

Senate moves to modernise Nigeria’s investment management framework

The Senate of Nigeria has taken a significant legislative step toward establishing a modern, transparent, and professionally driven framework for the Ministry of Finance Incorporated. Specifically, the Upper Chamber approved the second reading of “a bill for an act to repeal the MOFI Act and re-enact the MOFI 2025 Act,” which was sponsored by Senator […]

World

$93bn needed annually to end world hunger — UN WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme has calculated that achieving the goal of ending hunger by the year 2030 would necessitate an annual investment of only $93 billion. This figure represents less than one per cent of the $21.9 trillion that has been spent on global military budgets over the last decade. The food agency’s […]

White House leads TikTok acquisition deal
Mobile phones

TikTok introduces journals, badges to boost user mental health

TikTok is introducing a set of new digital well-being features designed to enhance the mental health of its users, including an affirmation journal and a background sound generator. The social network will also be implementing a system to give users badges for effectively managing their time on the platform. The company has redesigned its screen […]

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‘Shame on you’, Tuggar slams ex-Canadian MP over Christian genocide remarks

A tense exchange unfolded on Piers Morgan’s show as Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, traded barbs with Goldie Ghamari, former Canadian member of parliament, over allegations of Christian persecution in Nigeria. Tuggar appeared on the show, which aired Tuesday, to challenge the claims, clarify figures, provide context, and address Nigeria’s complex security challenge. In […]

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PSN raises the alarm over health sector’s prolonged strike

The President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Pharm. Ayuba Ibrahim Tanko, has raised alarm over the paralysis of federal health institutions across the country, describing the ongoing JOHESU/AHPA strike as “a national health emergency that must not be allowed to linger.” Tanko made the remarks during a courtesy call on the Secretary to the […]

Nigeria’s debt crisis deepens as FG borrows N10.85trn in four months
featured Finance

Naira appreciates to N1,467/$ at parallel market

The Naira today appreciated to N1,467 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,470 per dollar on Monday. However, the naira depreciated to N1,458 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market. Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira rose to N1,458 per dollar from […]

featured Finance

Pound trades near ₦1,930 in parallel market

The British pound traded at around ₦1,930 in Nigeria’s parallel market on Wednesday while inter-bank rates hovered near the ₦1,900 mark, reflecting persistent dual-tier currency trading for the pound. The Parallel (street) rate was quoted at ₦1,898 for buy and ₦1,930 for sell per £1, according to the latest Abokifx bulletin in Lagos. The Mid-market […]