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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund(NELFUND) has disbursed over ₦104 billion in loans to more than 600,000 students studying in tertiary institutions across the country. Tinubu disclosed this in his keynote address at the 42nd Founders' Day and the 33rd convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Technology,(FUT), Minna,…
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Gunmen have killed a family of five in Lighitlubang village in Bungha District of Mangu local government of Plateau State. Our correspondent gathered that the family consisted of a man, his wife, and a child with another man and wife all slaughtered. There is currently high tension in Mangu local government over the development as…
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Mohamed Salah's controversial penalty put Liverpool on course for a 2-0 win at Bournemouth as the Premier League leaders moved nine points clear on Saturday. Arne Slot's side took the lead in the first half when Salah netted with a penalty awarded after Cody Gakpo appeared to trip over his own feet rather than go…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra Command, says it will begin sanctioning transporters and fleet operators for non-compliance with passengers’ manifest and installation of speed limit device from March 1. The Anambra Sector Commander, Mrs Joyce Alexander, made the disclosure on Saturday in Awka, when briefing newsmen on the command’s performance in the 2024…
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The Nigerian in Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), on Saturday, recommended the inspection of all Allied Air aircraft by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for potential mechanical and structural vulnerabilities. This is contained in a preliminary report issued on Saturday in Lagos by the bureau to ascertain the cause of the Dec. 11, 2024 runway…
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Bayern Munich stretched their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to nine points on Saturday with an extraordinary 4-3 victory over Holstein Kiel. Bayern led 4-0 as Harry Kane scored twice, but Finn Porath replied for Kiel before Steven Skrzybski's stoppage-time double threatened to steal an unlikely point. The full-time whistle was met with…
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Donald Trump has fired the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, who announced Saturday that his term had been "concluded" in the latest move by the Republican president to reshape the American government. Rohit Chopra, who had been named to head the agency responsible for protecting bank customers in 2021, had been due to…
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The death toll from the crash of a medical jet carrying a Mexican child home from a hospital in Philadelphia has risen to seven, officials said Saturday, with 19 others wounded. The crash -- the second major aviation disaster in the United States this week -- occurred Friday when the twin-engine Learjet 55 plummeted towards…
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Indian commandos shot dead at least eight Maoist rebels in the dense jungles of central India on Saturday as security forces ramp up efforts to crush the long-running conflict. More than 10,000 people have been killed in the decades-long insurgency waged by the rebels, who say they are fighting for the rights of marginalised Indigenous…
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Senegal will give $15,800 to the family of each person killed during political strife between 2021 and 2024 that left about 80 dead and compensate people detained during the troubles, a minister said Saturday. Three years of unrest from February 2021 were sparked by a dispute between then President Macky Sall and opposition leader Bassirou…
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A crisis and science communication scholar and expert, Dr. Daniel Nwogwugwu, has raised concerns over the widening disconnect between scientists and public priorities. Nwogwugwu, a Postdoctoral Fellow at Northeastern University, Boston, and a lecturer at Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, stressed the need for scientists to align their research with pressing societal needs to foster…
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The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said 50 Palestinian patients, including 30 children with cancer, went through the Rafah crossing to Egypt on Saturday as the key gateway reopened as part of a ceasefire deal. Egyptian state-linked channel Al-Qahera News showed footage of the first of 50 evacuees, including a child with an autoimmune disease,…
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Normalcy has returned to Kuje Area Council of the FCT after a violent clash on Friday that claimed one life through suspected accidental discharge by police personnel. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who visited the area on Saturday reports that residents were seen going about their businesses. Some of the residents…
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The conflict in eastern DR Congo risks escalating into a broader regional war, Burundi's president said Saturday, as Africa's top health agency warned the fighting could spark new outbreaks of serious diseases. The Rwanda-backed armed group M23 has vowed to march on the capital Kinshasa after capturing eastern DR Congo's biggest city of Goma earlier…
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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says trafficking in persons and irregular migration are now endemic across the 774 local government areas in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement on Saturday by Ganiu Aganran, NAPTIP Zonal Commander in Benin. Aganran stated this on Friday during a courtesy visit by…
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Israel on Saturday demanded information from mediators who brokered the ceasefire in Gaza about the fate of three family members of freed hostage Yarden Bibas. "Yarden has returned home. But his wife Shiri and his children Ariel and Kfir have not. We have been searching for them for a long time, tracking their traces and…
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The Federal Government says it has empowered 27,302 farmers in Niger to encourage agricultural productivity and enhance food security. The programme is being implemented in partnership with International Fund for Agricultural Development-Value Chain Development Programme (FG/IFAD-VCDP). Mrs Hadiza Isah, the State Programme Coordinator, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
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US Democrats choose a new flagbearer Saturday who will be tasked with rebuilding a party still reeling from last year's crushing presidential defeat and figuring out how best to oppose Republican Donald Trump. Meeting in a large hotel near Washington, members of the Democratic National Committee, the party's governing body, are carrying out a postmortem…
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An explosion at a Ukrainian army recruitment centre in the western city of Rivne on Saturday killed one person and wounded six, police said. Authorities did not say what caused the explosion or reveal details on the casualties. The centre handles and maintains military records and is responsible for drafting men into the army as…
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Thousands of supporters of jailed far-right agitator Tommy Robinson marched in London on Saturday demanding his release, with police deployed to keep them apart from a large counter-protest. Robinson, 42, is serving an 18-month jail term in London's Belmarsh prison, imposed in October after he admitted breaching a 2021 High Court injunction. Protestors organised under…
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President Donald Trump said Saturday that Venezuela has agreed to accept illegal migrants deported from the United States, including gang members. "Venezuela has agreed to receive, back into their Country, all Venezuela illegal aliens who were encamped in the US, including gang members of Tren de Aragua," Trump said on his platform Truth Social, as…
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The Police Command in Kaduna State says it has begun the enforcement of Third Party Insurance Policy from Saturday. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, announced this in a statement issued on Saturday in Kaduna. Hassan said that the enforcement was in line with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun.…
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The Simplicity Movement has taken a major step in strengthening its political structure as its leaders, led by High Chief Sobomabo Jackrich (Egberipapa), visited Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) on Tuesday to inaugurate the LGA and Ward Executives across the 17 wards. Jackrich, a former governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), is at…
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The Nigeria Country Director of the Bill Gates Foundation, Uche Amaonwu, has highlighted the urgent need for stronger partnerships to sustain development efforts in Nigeria amid global uncertainties. Speaking at the Goalkeepers Nigeria event in Abuja yesterday, he emphasised that while the foundation’s funding model provides some resilience, the shifting global landscape cannot be ignored.…
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The Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu, has distributed a total sum of N75m as start-up capital to 500 beneficiaries in the state.
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As part of Oyo State government’s efforts to upgrade the Samuel Akintola Airport, Alakia, Ibadan, to international standard, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, turned the sod for a new Terminal Building that will accommodate at least one million passengers yearly.
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Ebenezer Comprehensive High School Old Students Association (ECHSOSA) Class of 1999, known as the Pacesetters, has demonstrated their commitment to giving back by paying the West African Examination Council (WAEC) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) 2025 fees for three deserving students.
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The death has occurred of the matriarch of the Obayi Atta family in Nguru, Nsukka Local Council of Enugu State, Nnemuruoha Lolo Cecelia Ovute Obayi (nee Omeje).
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The Osun State government has appealed a judgment that voided the Osun State Government White Paper that approved the removal of Oba Adegboyega Famodun as Owa of Igbajo. The judgment, delivered by a high court in Osun on Thursday, did not receive a warm reception from the state government. The state's Commissioner for Information and…
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Some suspected internet fraudsters, including 11 Chinese nationals and one Filipino, have been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos. A company known as Genting International Co. Ltd was arraigned alongside the suspected internet fraudsters before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. Operatives of the anti-graft…
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The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 55-year-old hunter, Yusuf Garba, popularly known as Gana, for allegedly exhuming the corpse of his stepfather and severing his head for ritual purposes. According to police reports, the shocking incident took place in Tappare Kona Uku, Jada Local Government Area. The suspect confessed to the crime during…
Business
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The Nigerian stock market has entered a new era of stability and growth as the 37 percent growth in the market index in 2024, coupled with the sustained rally in 2025, has been largely driven by strong participation from local retail and institutional investors, the Managing Director of Arthur Stephen Asset Management Limited, Olatunde Amolegbe has said.
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..As firm targets cost optimisation, efficiency others to consolidate performance Oando Plc, Africa’s leading integrated energy company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Grpup (NGX) and Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), announced a strong financial performance for the Full Year (FY) 2024 as the company's Profit After Tax (PAT) hits N65 5 billion. The company also…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its crackdown on fuel smuggling, seizing nearly 200,000 litres of petroleum products in Adamawa State under Operation Whirlwind.
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The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has lamented Nigeria's paradoxical situation as a major gas-endowed nation with alarmingly low natural gas utilization, saying operators like SEPNU should partner with the government to correct the trend.
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The World Customs Organisation (WCO) has commended SIFAX Group a “Certificate of Merit” at this year’s International Customs Day celebration in Abuja, Nigeria, themed “Customs Delivering on its Commitment to Efficiency, Security, and Prosperity.
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LG Electronics has donated solar-powereed borehole to the University of Benin’s (UNIBEN), marking a significant step toward sustainable water supply and energy efficiency on the campus.
Stories of The Week
24 Jan
The Oyo State Government has signed an agreement with contractors for the execution of 68-kilometre rural access road projects under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye, signed Phase I of the contract agreement with the contractors on Friday in Ibadan. In his…
25 Jan
The new U.S. administration under President Donald Trump has halted funding for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), sending shockwaves through global HIV/AIDS programs. Since 2003, PEPFAR has invested more than $85 billion in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, saving over 17 million lives across 54 countries. In Nigeria, the U.S. government has…
28 Jan
The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal resumed today in Abuja with explosive revelations from the PDP’s star witness – PW12 – who exposed alleged widespread irregularities in the September 21, 2024, governorship election and attempted to dismantle the case for INEC’s declaration of Monday Okpebholo as winner of the election. The witness, a data analyst…
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The management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) in Ekpoma, Edo, has cancelled the final year examinations written on January 29 by graduating students from the institution’s Faculty of Arts. The university’s Registrar, Mr Ephraim Isiraojie, in a memo on Thursday, said the decision followed the ‘wild jubilation’ and celebration by graduating students which violated the…
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has shifted the commencement date for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration from January 31 to February 3, 2025. JAMB also threatened to sanction Computer-Based Test centres that employ fraudulent tactics to gain approval for the examination. The examination body stated this in a statement signed…
Editorial
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The decision by warring parties in Gaza - Israel and Hamas - to cease hostilities is a welcome development that was long overdue, given the carnage, death and monumental destruction it had brought on Palestinians in the last 460 days of the deadly conflict.
Politics
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The Forum of Local Government Area Chairmen of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu has denied maligning a former Enugu House of Assembly
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The dust is yet to settle on the controversies that trailed the removal of former Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. Major opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and other political parties have reportedly initiated groundworks to capitalise on the cracks within the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obasa…
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Two years and three weeks to the 2027 general election, there are glaring signs that the opposition parties in the country are in quandary.
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Monday, January 27, 2025, will remain a very important date in the history of Delta State as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was honoured with the Governor of the Year Award for Fiscal Discipline and Infrastructural Development.
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The current impeachment saga troubling the Edo State local government system appears to be Governor Monday Okpebholo’s strategy of whipping loyalists of former Governor Godwin Obaseki in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into line and demonstrating that a new sheriff is in town.
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum rose from its first monthly meeting in 2025 held in Asaba, Delta State capital, on Friday, with a resolution backing the judgment of the Court of Appeal
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Germany's former president Horst Koehler, who also once headed the International Monetary Fund and was a strong backer of Africa, died Saturday aged 81 after a brief illness. Koehler, head of state from 2004 to 2010, passed away in Berlin in the early hours, surrounded by his family, the Germany presidency announced. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier…
Sport
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Daniel Maldini, the son of Italian football icon Paolo Maldini, has signed for Atalanta from Monza, his new club announced on Saturday. "Atalanta are happy to announce the permanent signing of Daniel Maldini from Monza," the Bergamo-based team said in a statement. Italian media report that Atalanta paid around 11 million euros for attacker Maldini,…
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Chris Wood netted a hat-trick as Nottingham Forest thrashed Brighton 7-0 to reignite their charge towards next season's Champions League at the City Ground on Saturday. Morgan Gibbs-White, Neco Williams and Jota Silva were also on target after Lewis Dunk's own goal opened the scoring in an astonishing performance from Nuno Espirito Santo's men as…
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Nigerian-born New Zealand punch-for-punch AFC star Israel Adesanya will aim to bounce back from rock bottom and return to winning ways
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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, says he is happy with the overall performance of his Turkish Super Lig side, Galatasaray,in the Europa League group phase campaign despite suffering their first loss in the competition away at Dutch Eredivise side, Ajax, on Thursday night.
Columnists
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Early this week, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Emeritus Is-haq Oloyede organised an interactive session with senior media executives at NICON Luxury, Abuja.
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Since former President Barack Obama alerted Africa to the deficit of strong institutions as the bane of development on the continent, the merit of his position has unremittingly received reification.
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Aba, once celebrated as the “Japan of Africa” for its vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and craftsmanship, had in recent years suffered from significant infrastructural decay and economic stagnation.
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Following the passage of the Kano Emirates Council Law (Repeal Bill) 2024 by the Kano State House of Assembly, which was assented to by the Executive Governor of Kano State on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 5:10 PM, the law dissolved the five Emirates created by the former Governor of the State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
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The landscape of talent management has evolved significantly in recent years, with technology taking center stage. Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are no longer distant possibilities; they are integral components of how modern organizations manage their most valuable asset—human talent. As companies strive to optimize their workforce, integrating these technologies is becoming both an opportunity…
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Introduction AI agents are revolutionizing the landscape of automation, decision-making, and human-AI collaboration. These intelligent entities operate autonomously, executing complex tasks with minimal human intervention. This article explores the architecture, capabilities, and future impact of AI agents in various domains. Technical Foundation of AI Agents Core Components AI agents are built upon a sophisticated interplay…
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Introduction DeepSeek AI has emerged as a formidable player in the artificial intelligence landscape, distinguished by its rapid development trajectory and specialized focus on code generation and technical tasks. This comprehensive analysis examines DeepSeek's technical innovations, market position, and competitive advantages in the evolving AI ecosystem. Technical Foundation and Architecture Core Architecture DeepSeek's foundation…
24 Jan
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After nearly three years away from the touring scene, Grammy-winning Afrobeats star, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, is gearing up to thrill fans once again. The music sensation has officially announced the first set of dates for his highly anticipated ‘Morayo’ tour, which will take him across Europe. When and where the tour…
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Three buses carrying Palestinian prisoners released by Israel as part of a ceasefire deal arrived in the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis on Saturday, an AFP correspondent reported. The prisoners, many wearing grey prison uniforms, were greeted by hundreds of Gazans who gathered around the buses as they approached the city's European Hospital. The…
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The UN rights chief said Friday that he was "deeply alarmed" by reports of summary executions of civilians in Khartoum North, allegedly by Sudanese army fighters and allied militia. "Deliberately taking the life of a civilian or anyone not or no longer directly taking part in hostilities is a war crime," Volker Turk said in…
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Taiwan has banned workers in the public sector and at key infrastructure facilities from using DeepSeek, saying it was a Chinese product and could endanger national security. DeepSeek launched its R1 chatbot last month, claiming it matches the capacity of artificial intelligence pace-setters in the United States for a fraction of the investment. Countries including…
Since its debut in 2022, the “Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOL)” has established itself as a captivating reality TV series that delves into the lives of prominent Lagos socialites, earning a reputation for its intense, unpredictable drama and constant reinvention. The show skilfully leverages its dynamic cast and their larger-than-life personalities to offer a fascinating…
Every masterpiece has its muse. However, when an accomplished financial executive trades her Louboutins and leather portfolios for a destiny in diamonds, you know this story sparkles differently. Meet Sherifat Mohammed – the woman who didn’t just sidestep conventional success, but completely changed the game by launching BOZ Jewelry. Boz Jewelry is a foremost jewelry…
One would think that the notion of women needing to be completely hairless had been left behind with the early 2000s—along with razor-thin eyebrows and low-rise jeans. Yet here we are again—debating whether having pubic hair somehow makes a woman “dirty.” Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. Why pubic hair exists First, let’s discuss biology. Pubic hair…
Seedel is a young Nigerian-American poet whose work bridges cultures and inspires change. At just 20 years old, her work rate is incredible; her poetry has garnered recognition from global figures like Michelle Obama and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. She has used her platform to advocate for youth empowerment and social change. Recently, Seedel delivered a powerful…
Technology
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For improved Internet connectivity in Abia State, the state government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with an ICT and broadband technology company, WIOCC.
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In a move to create thousands of job opportunities within and outside Nigeria, the Digital Bridge Institute has entered a transformative partnership with a United States-based SBTS Group LLC to equip Nigerian youth with the needed digital skills for global competitiveness.
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A new blockchain app, Gamic that helps users connect and create wealth has been unveiled.Simply put, Gamic pays users to socialise. While giants like WhatsApp and Facebook monetize user data without sharing profits, Gamic, an African-born innovation
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In an exciting development for Africa’s burgeoning tech ecosystem, AI4Africa, an organization dedicated to empowering African communities through artificial intelligence (AI), recently welcomed Color in Tech, a global leader in promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. This landmark collaboration promises to be a game-changer, positioning Africa at the heart of the AI revolution…
28 Jan
Most industries around the world have become more efficient with the advancement of technology. These technological advancements are even creating new and profitable industries. However, as tech-driven companies push the boundaries of convenience and efficiency, regulatory bodies work to establish safeguards that ensure fairness, security, and stability, but this work causes tension between innovators and…
25 Jan
Facebook parent Meta has begun testing ads on its newest social network, Threads, an executive announced Friday, as the company continues to grow its alternative to Elon Musk's X. Launched in summer 2023, its debut came eight months after Musk's acquisition of Twitter—now called X—when changes like paid subscriptions and reduced content moderation were driving…