https://thecentralreport.com/ Uncompromising analysis on economy, markets, technology, and governance across Africa and the globe. en-us Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:37:51 GMT https://thecentralreport.com/article/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-november-5-2026/ https://thecentralreport.com/article/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-november-5-2026/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:18:09 GMT Bisi Adeyemi The Nigerian naira slipped against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, trading at ₦1,348 officially while parallel market rates climbed to ₦1,415. https://thecentralreport.com/article/from-suya-to-gourmet-puff-puff-how-nigerian-street-food-is-rewriting-culinary-rules/ https://thecentralreport.com/article/from-suya-to-gourmet-puff-puff-how-nigerian-street-food-is-rewriting-culinary-rules/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:15:05 GMT Amara Ifeanyi Explore the evolution of Nigerian street food, from the science of authentic yaji in roadside suya to gourmet chocolate puff-puff and upscale boli makeovers. https://thecentralreport.com/article/considering-traveling-top-5-attractions-that-makes-canada-your-next-vacation-spot/ https://thecentralreport.com/article/considering-traveling-top-5-attractions-that-makes-canada-your-next-vacation-spot/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:18:12 GMT Kunle Bello Discover five compelling reasons to visit Canada, from the stunning peaks of the Rocky Mountains and vibrant cities to incredible wildlife and world-class food. https://thecentralreport.com/article/iran-chief-negotiator-claims-us-voters-said-no-to-war-after-midterm-defeats/ https://thecentralreport.com/article/iran-chief-negotiator-claims-us-voters-said-no-to-war-after-midterm-defeats/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:29:17 GMT Ahmed Al-Mansouri Following the 2026 U.S. midterm elections where Democrats won control of Congress, Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that American voters delivered a clear message of “NO TO WAR.” https://thecentralreport.com/article/rinky-hijikata-faces-novak-djokovic-in-career-defining-paris-clash/ https://thecentralreport.com/article/rinky-hijikata-faces-novak-djokovic-in-career-defining-paris-clash/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:17:19 GMT Chiamaka Ejiofor Australian tennis player Rinky Hijikata faces Novak Djokovic in the second round of the 2026 Rolex Paris Masters. 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Learn the eligibility rules, application steps, video submission guides, and November 14 audition deadlines. https://thecentralreport.com/article/how-youtube-monetization-works-for-african-creators-2026-cpm-benchmarks-entry-criteria-and-payout-rules/ https://thecentralreport.com/article/how-youtube-monetization-works-for-african-creators-2026-cpm-benchmarks-entry-criteria-and-payout-rules/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:54:34 GMT Adekunle Oluwaseun Complete guide to YouTube monetization for African creators in 2026. Explore CPM benchmarks, eligibility rules, tax forms, and bank payout steps. https://thecentralreport.com/article/inside-google-wallet-in-nigeria-supported-banks-setup-steps-and-tap-to-pay-rules/ https://thecentralreport.com/article/inside-google-wallet-in-nigeria-supported-banks-setup-steps-and-tap-to-pay-rules/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:58:55 GMT Adekunle Oluwaseun Learn how Google Wallet works in Nigeria. Discover supported banks, eligible Mastercard and Visa cards, step-by-step setup guides, and tap-to-pay POS rules. https://thecentralreport.com/article/airtel-nigeria-hits-1b-revenue-for-first-time-since-2022/ https://thecentralreport.com/article/airtel-nigeria-hits-1b-revenue-for-first-time-since-2022/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:39:16 GMT Oladele Bankole Airtel Nigeria crossed the $1 billion revenue mark in the half-year period ending September 2026, generating 1.37 trillion naira. https://thecentralreport.com/article/remembering-jesus-de-miguel-the-spanish-forward-whose-life-was-cut-short-on-the-pitch/ https://thecentralreport.com/article/remembering-jesus-de-miguel-the-spanish-forward-whose-life-was-cut-short-on-the-pitch/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:10:17 GMT Adekunle Oluwaseun Jesús de Miguel, the CD Tenerife forward who died aged 30 following an on-field collision. Details on his career, academy path, and tributes. https://thecentralreport.com/article/12-fastest-growing-business-ideas-for-2027-backed-by-data/ https://thecentralreport.com/article/12-fastest-growing-business-ideas-for-2027-backed-by-data/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:57:40 GMT Bisi Adeyemi he fastest-growing business ideas for 2027 focus on areas driven by demographic shifts and technological gaps, including AI implementation services for small businesses… https://thecentralreport.com/article/police-uncover-fake-dollar-factory-in-odigbo-ondo-state-arrest-one-suspect/ https://thecentralreport.com/article/police-uncover-fake-dollar-factory-in-odigbo-ondo-state-arrest-one-suspect/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:43:30 GMT Bola Adeyemi Ondo State police uncovered a counterfeit dollar printing factory in Kiniso Village, arresting one suspect and seizing bags of fake U.S. notes. https://thecentralreport.com/article/lawmakers-push-for-centralised-regulation-to-fix-nigerias-housing-sector/ 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Okonkwo 100 Reasons to Stay Single in Lagos is a Nigerian romantic comedy series created as the first original production for MTN One TV… https://thecentralreport.com/article/high-court-hears-challenge-against-australias-under-16-social-media-ban/ https://thecentralreport.com/article/high-court-hears-challenge-against-australias-under-16-social-media-ban/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:51:15 GMT Rajesh Patel Australia’s under-16 social media ban is facing a legal challenge in the High Court of Australia brought by Reddit and advocacy groups. https://thecentralreport.com/article/cd-tenerife-striker-jesus-de-miguel-dies-at-30-after-match-collision/ https://thecentralreport.com/article/cd-tenerife-striker-jesus-de-miguel-dies-at-30-after-match-collision/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:32:41 GMT Chidi Nwosu CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel died on November 3, 2026, at the age of 30 after suffering a cardiac arrest. https://thecentralreport.com/article/nuprc-sets-november-20-portal-launch-for-nigerias-latest-upstream-bid-round/ https://thecentralreport.com/article/nuprc-sets-november-20-portal-launch-for-nigerias-latest-upstream-bid-round/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:19:18 GMT Seun Adeniyi The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) will open the bidding portal for the 2026 oil and gas licensing round on November 20, 2026. https://thecentralreport.com/article/west-ham-sacks-manager-nuno-espirito-santo-after-poor-championship-start/ https://thecentralreport.com/article/west-ham-sacks-manager-nuno-espirito-santo-after-poor-championship-start/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:28:48 GMT David Clarke West Ham United sacked manager Nuno Espírito Santo on November 3, 2026, following back-to-back Championship defeats against Southampton and West Brom. https://thecentralreport.com/article/urban-nigerians-grow-food-in-sacks-and-buckets-to-beat-inflation/ https://thecentralreport.com/article/urban-nigerians-grow-food-in-sacks-and-buckets-to-beat-inflation/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:36:28 GMT Kunle Olalekan Facing soaring food inflation, Nigerians in urban areas are turning to backyard farming, growing vegetables in sacks, buckets, and tight spaces. https://thecentralreport.com/article/the-daily-brief-3rd-nov-2026/ https://thecentralreport.com/article/the-daily-brief-3rd-nov-2026/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:57:36 GMT admin The Daily Brief- 3rd Nov 2026 https://thecentralreport.com/article/quote-of-the-day-by-ngozi-okonjo-iweala-investing-in-women-is-smart-economics-and-investing-in-girls/ https://thecentralreport.com/article/quote-of-the-day-by-ngozi-okonjo-iweala-investing-in-women-is-smart-economics-and-investing-in-girls/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:49:12 GMT admin “Investing in women is smart economics, and investing in girls catching them upstream is even smarter economics”. https://thecentralreport.com/article/nigerian-ministers-pitch-50b-deepwater-tax-credits-to-global-oil-investors/ https://thecentralreport.com/article/nigerian-ministers-pitch-50b-deepwater-tax-credits-to-global-oil-investors/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:30:13 GMT Seun Adeniyi Nigerian ministers are courting global investors with a $50 billion deepwater tax incentive framework aimed at unlocking stalled oil and gas projects. https://thecentralreport.com/article/osun-monarch-convicted-in-u-s-sues-adeleke-over-replacement-plan/ https://thecentralreport.com/article/osun-monarch-convicted-in-u-s-sues-adeleke-over-replacement-plan/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:29:49 GMT Victoria Okonkwo The deposed Apetumodu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede, sued Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to stop the state government from appointing a replacement to his vacant throne.