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2baba, Wizkid, Flavour top Billboard’s greatest Afrobeats songs

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Following the release of Billboard’s Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time, which featured 2Baba’s African Queen at the top, Nigerian music fans are ecstatic. Third place went to Flavour’s Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix), followed by Wizkid‘s Ojuelegba. Fourth place went to Rema’s Calm Down, while fifth place went to Wizkid’s Essence with Tems. The list was created to “celebrate the game changers of the genre,” according to Billboard, which also stated that songs were chosen for their financial success, global reach, local appeal, and cultural influence. SEE FULL…

FULL LIST: 20 teams compete as 2025/26 NPFL season begins Friday

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The 2025–26 Nigeria Premier Football League season, which is set to begin on Friday, August 22, 2025, will feature 20 clubs. This season promises to be an interesting campaign under its current moniker, as it marks the 54th edition of Nigeria’s top-flight football league and the 36th since it became professional. Reigning champions Remo Stars FC and Rivers United FC will play the first game of the 2025–26 NPFL on Friday. The game will start at Remo Stars Stadium at 4:00 p.m. Four privately owned clubs are among the NPFL…

Nigeria, US advance high-level talks over visa restrictions

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Despite diplomatic requests from the Federal Government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the United States has not yet lifted the recent visa restrictions placed on specific Nigerian nationals. “Engages are ongoing but the policy is yet to be reversed so far,” ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa told stated  on Wednesday. Given that the United States has not formally responded to Nigeria’s request for a review, the development implies that the visa restrictions might stay in effect. Certain non-immigrant visas, such as those falling under the B1/B2 (business and…

As it is ready to exit Nigeria, Binance suspends its naira activities

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As it is ready to exit Nigeria, Binance suspends its naira activities Before it ends its naira services this week, Binance asked Nigerians to trade or remove their holdings. After a falling out with the Nigerian government, cryptocurrency trading site Binance is planning to withdraw from the country. Before the naira services are discontinued this week, Binance invited Nigerians to discontinue the trade or exchange their NGN assets into cryptocurrency in a statement released on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. All outstanding NGN balances in Binance customers’ accounts will be automatically…

Breaking: Binance Halts Service To Nigeria, To Convert Naira Balances To USDT

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Breaking: Binance Halts Service To Nigeria, To Convert Naira Balances To USDT Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it will no longer offer its services for Nigeria’s fiat currency, the naira. This announcement comes as a result of an ongoing regulatory conflict in the country. Starting from March 8 at 8:00 a.m. UTC, Binance will automatically convert naira balances to USDT. However, the exchange will stop supporting NGN deposits after 14:00 UTC today. Additionally, withdrawals will no longer be supported after March 8 at 6:00 a.m. UTC. According to…

Tinubu’s Govt Slams $10 Billion Fine On Binance

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Tinubu’s Govt Slams $10 Billion Fine On Binance Binance, a cryptocurrency trading platform, has been hit with a hefty $10 billion fine by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the latest development during an interview with BBC on Friday (today). According to Onanuga, the reason behind this substantial fine is Binance’s involvement in illicit activities that have significantly contributed to the devaluation of Nigeria’s currency, the naira, in recent times. He pointed out that Binance has…

Full List: US, UK, Canada, Other Countries Where Binance Have Been Banned, Restricted

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Full List: US, UK, Canada, Other Countries Where Binance Have Been Banned, Restricted Recently, some countries implemented measures to block and restrict access to the websites of prominent global cryptocurrency exchanges and virtual digital asset services providers like Binance, Kucoin, OKX, and others. Notably, major economies such as China, India, Turkey, and Nigeria have imposed restrictions on crypto trading. It is worth noting that the authorities have expressed concerns regarding the potential involvement of these exchanges in money laundering activities, aiding tax offenders, or facilitating crypto scams. Over the past…