Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has stated that the country has no intention of seeking IMF loans International Monetary Fund, even as fiscal pressures mount. Edun shared this during a press briefing on Thursday at the ongoing IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC. Key Highlights from the…
Retired actress Christina Applegate, 54, has reportedly been hospitalized in Los Angeles, according to TMZ. She was admitted in late March, though details about her condition remain unclear. It’s also uncertain if her hospitalization is related to her multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis, which she first disclosed in 2021. A representative told the outlet that Applegate…
Nigeria has stepped up efforts to host the African Union’s (AU) African Monetary Institute (AMI), a key body expected to drive financial integration across the continent. The renewed push was highlighted during the ongoing IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington DC. Where Nigerian officials reaffirmed their readiness to meet all hosting requirements. The…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved a weekly day off and a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance for public servants in the state as part of measures to cushion the hardship caused by rising fuel prices. The relief package, which takes effect from April 2026 and will run for three months, was announced in a…
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF), in partnership with the Cement Technology Institute of Nigeria (CTIN). Has unveiled a major plan to train 100,000 artisans across Nigeria in a bid to tackle the country’s growing construction challenges. The programme, set to launch on April 21, 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, will bring together…
By ALO360 Editorial Board A recent report by the Daily Trust puts Nigeria’s rising debt in simple terms: as of December 2025, the country’s total public debt of N159.28 trillion amounts to about N724,000 per Nigerian. Strip away the figures, and the implication is straightforward — the country is borrowing heavily, and the bill will…
Tina Campbell and her husband, Teddy Campbell, are ending their marriage after more than 20 years together. According to People, court records reveal that Teddy filed for divorce on April 13 in Los Angeles. The documents confirm the couple has been separated since June 2024. The pair tied the knot in August 2000 and have two…
Rapper Future is facing new allegations from his ex-girlfriend, Brittni Mealy, who claims he hasn’t seen their 13-year-old son, Prince, in over 16 months. The claims come amid an ongoing legal battle between the two. In a letter dated April 7, 2026, submitted as part of their court case. Mealy denied accusations that she had…
YouTube has taken down a channel linked to a pro-Iran group that created viral Lego-style AI videos mocking Donald Trump. The platform cited violations of its policies on spam, deceptive practices, and scams. The channel, run by a group called Explosive Media, was removed on March 27. While the group claims to be independent, it…
The United States has announced stricter sanctions on Iran oil sector as tensions rise over Tehran’s continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Department of the Treasury revealed the measures, which target over two dozen individuals, companies. And vessels tied to a shipping network linked to Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott…
