Starting July 15, 2025, YouTube will implement a new set of rules in its monetization policies within the YouTube Partner Program (YPP), focused on eliminating repetitive, automated, and low-value content. This means that Youtube will now pay to content creators with real voice and original work only. The platform notes that the measure aims to …
Nicki Minaj Accuses Jay-Z of Owing Her $200M in “Karmic Debt” Over Tidal Deal
Nicki Minaj has publicly reignited tensions with Jay-Z, accusing the music mogul of owing her a massive payout from the sale of Tidal, his former streaming platform. In a bold tweet posted on Tuesday, July 8, Minaj claimed she was short-changed after holding a 3% equity stake in the platform. She alleges she received …
Canada increases minimum proof of funds to N17 Million for Express Entry applicants
The Canadian government has increased the minimum settlement fund requirement for prospective immigrants applying under the Express Entry system. According to the new guidelines, effective July 7, 2025, a single applicant must now demonstrate access to at least CAD $15,263 (about N17 million), up from the previous requirement of CAD $14,690. For a family of …
New US Visa Rule Limits Nigerians To 3-Month, Single-Entry Visas
United States Department of State has announced a new non-immigrant visa policy for Nigerian citizens, effective immediately. According to a press release from the U.S. Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to Nigerians will now be single-entry with a validity period of three …
2025 BECE Results Officially Released By NECO
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). According to a statement from Azeez Sani, Acting Director of Public Affairs at NECO, a total of 179,201 candidates sat for the examination, which covered 12 subjects. The exams were conducted from …
JAMB, Vcs Agree On 150 As Minimum Cut-Off For Varsity Admissions
At its 2025 policy meeting held on Tuesday, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and heads of tertiary institutions agreed to set the minimum admission cut-off mark for universities at 150. This means no university in Nigeria is permitted to admit candidates who scored below 150 in the 2025 …