The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new rule restricting how often Nigerians can update the phone number linked to their Bank Verification Number (BVN)—now limited to just once in a lifetime. The directive, communicated to banks and financial institutions on Thursday, takes effect from May 1, 2026. This move is part of the CBN’s ongoing efforts to strengthen...

Art is one of the oldest and most powerful forms of human expression. Long before written language existed, early humans were already painting stories on cave walls, carving symbols into stone, and shaping objects that reflected their beliefs and experiences. These early creations were more than decoration; they were a way for people to communicate ideas, record events, and express emotions...

One of the most talked-about upcoming films in Hollywood is The Odyssey, an ambitious movie adaptation of the ancient Greek epic that has influenced storytelling for thousands of years. Directed by Christopher Nolan, the filmmaker known for visually spectacular and thought-provoking movies, the project is expected to bring a fresh cinematic vision to one of history’s most famous...

For decades, people have been taught to believe that the more expensive a meal is, the better it must be. Fine dining restaurants, celebrity chefs, and luxury menus often carry an image of superior quality and taste. But a growing number of food lovers are starting to question that assumption. Is expensive restaurant food truly better, or are we simply paying for presentation, atmosphere, and...

When a big-name author drops a new novel after years of silence, expectations automatically go through the roof. That’s exactly what happened when Kiran Desai released The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny in 2025. And honestly? The book mostly lives up to the hype — though it’s not the kind of novel you breeze through in one lazy afternoon. This one takes its time, and you...