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• Recent Experiences Show That It Can Be Hijacked By Miscreants, Says CAN • It Can Be Manipulated, Exploited For Political Gains — Third Republic Lawmakers • TSG Urges Patience, Says Tinubu’s Policies Will Yield Results • Don’t Participate, Group Appeals To Enugu Youths • Arewa Group Backs CDS’ Call For Peace • FCT Police…
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Afrobeat sensation, David Adedeji Adeleke Jnr., well known as Davido’s success story has continued to inspire many, showcasing the potential of leveraging talent and influence to achieve remarkable feats. His journey from a celebrated musician to a prominent brand ambassador exemplifies the multifaceted nature of modern celebrity. Hence his recent multi-million-naira deal with a leading…
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Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has ordered a new generation bank to immediately pay N811,174,229.25 to the Chief Registrar of the Court, which is the principal amount
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Lagos State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George, has said that the state is on cause in meeting its revenue target for 2024 based on its revenue performance. Speaking at the 2025 budget consultative forum held in Ikeja as part of the five-day events across the five divisions of the state named…
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The national leader of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has urged Nigerians to shelve the planned protest scheduled for August 1, 2024. Kwankwaso made this call in an address to Nigerians on his X account on Saturday morning, adding that the planned protest against hunger might not end well, judging from…
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has tendered an apology after South Korea's athletes were mistakenly introduced as North Korea at the opening ceremony of Paris 2024 on Friday. As teams waved their flags, floating down the River Seine, both French and English announcers introduced South Korea as the "Democratic People's Republic of Korea" which is…
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A former Minister of State for Defence and Foreign Affairs and a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has made an impassioned appeal to the youth to be patient with the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging them not to embark on the proposed nationwide protest. In a statement he…
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Niger's junta gathered thousands of people in the capital Niamey on Friday to celebrate the first anniversary of its coup.
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Renaissance Care and Empowerment Foundation (RECEF Nigeria), a non-government organisation (NGO), has raised an alarm over
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US presidential candidate Donald Trump falsely accused election rival Kamala Harris of being an anti-Semite who plans to allow the murder of
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The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has condemned attempts by some vested interests to undermine the Dangote Refinery, a landmark project by the Dangote Group owned by Alhaji Aliko Dangote. NEF also highlighted the refinery’s potential to transform Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, providing much needed refining capacity and reducing the country’s reliance on imported…
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Oyo State Post-Primary Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) on Friday, in Ibadan, said it has adjusted the Computer-Based Test (CBT)
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The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olukayode Egbetokun has issued guidelines for the Aug. 1 planned nationwide protest
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Nigeria now produces about 1.6 million barrels of crude oil per day against the 1.25 million barrels daily production recorded last month, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC, Gbenga Komolafe) has revealed. The production, which is still 180,000 bpd short of the projected 1.78 million bpd in the 2024 budget, was achieved in the…
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In a two-day mass trial held in Kainji, Niger State, no fewer than 125 Boko Haram terrorists and their financiers have been convicted. This was announced on Friday by Kamarudeen Ogundele, Special Assistant to the President on Communication and Publicity in the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF). According to the…
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Says Tinubu Working Hard To Solve Economic Hardship The Chairman, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has appealed to those behind the planned August 1 to 10, 2024 nationwide protest to shelve the idea in the interest of the country’s Tompolo, who is the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation, said that…
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The Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action (SPEC), Ajuri Ngelale, has held high-level talks with the leadership of China National Building Materials Corporation (CNBM), a $100 billion-valued company, on potential collaboration with Nigeria’s Evergreen City project. During a tour of CNBM’s headquarters, the Special Presidential envoy received briefing on the company’s cutting-edge technologies, including…
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Former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has debunked a report in The Guardian alleging that Dangote Refinery was not sited in Ogun State because his administration made “unethical demands” . The newspaper, in an opinion article published on Saturday, July 20, this year, titled ‘A Sunday With Aliko Dangote’ wrote: “The refinery was…
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Lagos State government has underscored the importance of having organised markets across the state, saying it will ease purchasing of food items as well as translates to lower prices of items because demand could be measured and supply price could be negotiated. Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, said this…
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Worried by the planned #EndBadGovernance nationwide protest slated for next month, Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye and leader of the Niger Delta Volunteer Force, Asari Dakubo, on Friday, organised a rally against staging the exercise. Speaking at the venue of the rally in Abuja, the minister, while calling for calm, urged mothers and youth…
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Headquarters 3 Division, Nigerian Army, and Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in Jos held a stakeholders’ meeting with community leaders from Fann District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area Plateau State on Friday. The meeting, which was held at Headquarters 3 Division Auditorium, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment Jos, was geared towards fashioning modalities to deal with the increasing…
Metro
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Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and avoiding disruptive actions that could harm the state's stability, lives, and businesses. In a statement issued on Friday by Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor , AbdulRazaq expressed confidence in the people of Kwara, highlighting their understanding that challenges should…
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At least one person was killed in an explosion at the Buni Yadi cattle market in Gujba Local Government Area (LGA) of Yobe State on Friday. Eyewitnesses report that the incident happened at around 11:12 am along the Biu road, during the market's weekly gathering. A spokesman for the Sector 2 Joint Task Force Operation…
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A resident of Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, Abibat Hammed, has been reportedly held hostage by officials of the Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, over her inability to pay her hospital bills. Abibat, a deaf woman who also has an intellectual disability, was said to have delivered a baby at the hospital on…
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Adamu Muktar Gini, a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Kano State and Chairman of the Coalition of APC Youth Movement in Kano, has commended President Bola Tinubu and Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau for their dedication to the development of Nigeria's north-west region. Gini was reacting to the recent signing of the North-West…
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Police operatives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have gunned down two suspected robbers who attempted to snatch a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) from its owner in Abuja. FCT police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, who made the disclosure, noted that their operatives, led by DPO Mabushi Division, on July 22, 2024, around 10:45 p.m. while…
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A man and his wife were caught in a crossfire between the joint Police and vigilante shootout with kidnappers during a foiled kidnap attempt in Ilorin, Kwara State. The incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday in the Oluwalose community, Ilorin-West Local Government, along the Okolowo-Jebba highway. According to findings, a group of nine…
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The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), has conferred Fellowship on 116 Engineers as a testament to their exceptional dedication, skill and commitment to the advancement of engineering and national development. The NSE President and Chairman-in-Council, Margaret Oguntala, while conferring the fellowship on the Engineers, said the honour was also in recognition of their commitment to…
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Former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chief Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu, popularly known as Ahaejiagamba Ndi Igbo, a respected leader and elder statesman. Iwuanyanwu, who served as the President General of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo, died in the early hours of Thursday, 25th July 2024. "I received…
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Dr. Nafisa Nasir Idris, founder and chairperson of the Nafisa Nasir Charity Development Foundation (NANAS Foundation) and wife of the governor of Kebbi State, Mohammed Nasir Idris, will be a recipient of the Humanitarian Award at the 2024 ceremony in Abuja. The recognition, according to the event organisers, highlights Dr. Nafisa's unwavering dedication to humanitarian…
Business
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The newly appointed Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has identified the speedy rehabilitation of dilapidated port infrastructure across the nation as his topmost priority. Dantsoho, speaking during an unscheduled avisit to Tin Can Island Port (TCIP) also vowed to collaborate with port stakeholders to deliver efficient services at the nation’s…
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The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation will hold a national workshop titled “Rethinking Reforms: Why Many Reforms Fail in Nigeria and What We Can Do About It” on July 30, 2024. The workshop will bring together key stakeholders to discuss critical issues hindering the success of public sector reforms in Nigeria. While Nigeria's public service has a commendable…
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Kuda has partnered with SeerBit, a payment gateway, to give Kuda’s seven million plus customers a safe and easy option for making cardless payments online. The Nigerian fintech’s retail customers can now look out for the ‘Pay With SeerBit’ option on local websites and apps, then pay directly from their Kuda account with their secure…
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The Sonny Echono-led Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has continued to receive commendations for initiating the Tertiary Education Research and Application Systems (TERAS). The latest commendation came from the umbrella body of Nigerian students - the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). NANS’ President, Lucky Emonefe, described the introduction of TERAS as a significant step…
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The Nigeria Customs Service is collaborating with the United States Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to curb the flow of illicit drugs and arms into the West African nation. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi, it was said recently held talks with officials from the CBP to address…
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Notwithstanding the challenges in tackling offshore tax evasion and illicit financial flows, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has said that Nigeria has taken necessary steps to overcome the hurdles through the implementation of the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) Common Reporting Standard (CRS) procedures. Deputy Director, FIRS, Kehinde Kajesomo, said this during a tax…
Stories of The Week
6 Jun
Six students drawn from various secondary schools will represent Nigeria at the 2024 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC) scheduled to hold in Disneyland, Anaheim, California, in the United States.
7 Jun
Three days after suspending its strike action and the expiration of the 48 hours deadline President Bola Tinubu handed out to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, president of the Nigeria Labour Congress..
8 Jun
Nigerian businessman, industrialist and CEO of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said he was warned not to embark on his refinery project. In an interview posted on the Business Elites Africa X handle, Dangote said he decided to go ahead with the project because he felt they were only trying to discourage him. The…
12 Jun
The organised labour movement says while it is not attaching a timeline within which the President will submit a new national minimum wage, it does not expect anything less than six figures.
Politics
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Citing many instances where the outcry by Nigerians forced the government to suspend policies considered as anti-people, LAWRENCE NJOKU, in this report, examines the place of citizens’ vigilance in a thriving democracy. Since governance is mainly about welfare and security of the people, policy formulation and execution mechanism that drives governance process requires significant input…
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All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Borno South on Friday charged the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party to restore Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume to his position as Chief Whip. They expressed support for Ndume for speaking truth to power, noting that there was absolutely nothing wrong with his decision to draw President Bola…
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One month and 25 days to the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, the candidates of the three major prominent political parties contesting the election – the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC) and Labour Party (LP) – have intensified their campaigns but the eruption of violence in the process worry residents,…
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If there was any misgiving about the popularity and broad based support for Mr. Festus Ashima to emerge as Chairman of Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, the atmosphere that characterised the July 13, 2024, council election in the area dispelled any doubt. As early as 6:00 am on election day, political associates,…
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A High Court sitting in Rivers State has stopped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from conducting any congress of the party in the state. The court gave the order following an ex parte motion filed by 21 members of the party in the state led by Ilaye Sunday Kitchen and Agile Handsome Ekelechi. The plaintiffs…
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The National Assembly has embarked on the process of repealing and enacting the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act No. 23. NIMC’s spokesperson, Kayode Adegoke, disclosed this development in a statement on Friday. READ ALSO:Snoop Dogg stars in Paris Olympics opening ceremony “The National Assembly, as part of the moves to strengthen the regulatory function…
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Editorial
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The threat by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)to sanction distribution companies (DisCos) for failing to complete the migration of Token Identifier of Standard Transfer Specification (STS) meters of their customers from Key Revision 1 to Key Revision 2 is yet another manifestation of the deep distortions in public electricity supply. But there are many…
Features
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• Workplaces, Public Facilities Should Provide Safe Spaces, Says Health Minister • Researchers Highlight Benefits, Task Govt On Favourable Policies August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week (WBW). The World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) promote exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a child’s life to reduce the risk of…
Sport
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Sports Minister, John Owen Enoh, says he is confident the Super Falcons can still turn the table around and qualify from the group despite losing 0-1 to Brazil in their opening group match of the Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday. The Minister’s verdict came, just as Brazil goalkeeper Lorena says the Super Falcons were a…
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Expect dramatic storylines, thrilling competition, fierce rivalries and even world-record performances when the athletics holds at Paris 2024. The world’s greatest athletes will attempt to run, jump and throw themselves into the history books at Stade de France between August 1 and 11 in the French capital. With the opening ceremony now over, here are…
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• We’ll Prove Them Wrong, Athletes Vow Team Nigeria athletes have vowed to prove World Athletics wrong in its assessment, which seems to have ruled Nigeria out of making the podium in the men and women’s 100, 200m, 400, and the 4x100m, 4x400m and the mixed 4x400m relay events. The world governing body for the…
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I am in London, hopefully on my way, in the next few days, to Paris, the host city of the 2024 Olympiad. I am very excited about visiting Paris again after two previous experiences that are significant chapters in my life.
Columnists
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As I was saying, let’s continue with our concentration on a promised serial on the limitless opportunities that the Livestock Subsector offers all of us instead of the bugbear of consequences of the planned #August 1-10 Peaceful Protest on Hardship” that some politically exposed people are disparaging instead of managing through some strategic public relations…
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After the right to life, the next important right for every individual is the right to freedom of speech, by which all men and women are conferred with the inalienable right to express themselves freely.
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His hobbies - reading, traveling and jogging - hardly give much away about the persona of the unassuming Taraba State-born, astute, seasoned marine technologist, now given presidential authorisation to lead the nation’s premier maritime agency, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Meet Abubakar Dantsoho, Ph.D, highly analytical, data-driven, focused and versatile team-player, with over 25 years…
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“It is very clear that China has entered a new era under President Xi Jinping. Reform is the hallmark of this new era and President Xi Jinpi
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The problem of gambling among young people in Nigeria has become a concern for many parents. Nigerian teenagers often frequent casinos to participate in sports betting or slot games. Many see this as a way to earn money, sometimes even as a primary source of income. However, this remains a concern for minors under the…
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Hope Payment Service Bank (Hope PSBank), one of Nigeria’s leading payment service banks, recently averted a fraudulent cyberattack targeted at its banking platform, retrieving billions of Naira in the intended attack. Investigations revealed that the digital bank was promptly alerted of the attack and was able to truncate it at the nick of time. Speaking…
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Hope Spring, a Lagos based clean water NGO has been working with communities around the nation to find lasting solutions to clean water scarcity, for almost a decade. The charity, which described itself as an SDG 6 charity, recently completed a borehole powered water system at Akute Odo community in Ifo local government area of…
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Prepare to Be Amazed: A New Era of AI Phone Unfolds with OPPO Reno12 F 5G – Launching Soon in Nigeria! Lagos, Nigeria – 23 July, 2024 – OPPO is poised to revolutionize the smartphone industry with its latest AI phone, the Reno12 F 5G. As anticipation builds, OPPO promises to redefine what consumers expect…
Guardian Life
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Dates for the 2024 edition of Nigeria’s foremost national film festival, Zuma Film Festival (ZUFF), has been announced. The festival will hold as from December 1 to 5 in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital and the official host city. Themed, ‘Digital Renaissance: Embracing the Future’, ZUFF 2024’s theme vividly captures and will project the vibrant and transformative…
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It’s the third week in July and motion picture practitioners are in the news for different reasons… Charles Owoyemi, Veteran Script ‘Merchant’, Producer Drops Pen The Nigerian motion picture scene was thrown into deep mourning after two important television and film personalities — Ralph Nwadike and Tunji Bamishigbin — issued a statement where they announced…
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Lady Gaga and French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura joined dancers, an opera diva and even a heavy metal band in an opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics that sought to proudly showcase French culture with a modern twist. The first-ever opening ceremony held outside a stadium -- on the River Seine -- had to battle driving…
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Every once in a while, it’s great to watch a romance film that makes you have a good cry. Sometimes, shedding tears after watching a film is a sign that it is well-made. This article contains a list of seven romance films, including English, Bollywood, and KDrama that have tragic endings. 1. Romeo and Juliet…
Technology
12 Jun
Cryptocurrencies were once known or referred to as a thing of the future, however, due to their durability and ease of use, they have actually become part and parcel of how the world operates and functions today. It is an especially exhilarating time for investors, gamers and anyone interested in a digital wallet. It is…
12 Jun
The banking landscape in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, Egypt and other parts of Africa is fast changing as 76 per cent of the operators rank digital transformation as either their top priority or among the top three focuses while about 60 per cent have digitally transformed most of their operations.
12 Jun
The Chief Executive Officer and Founder of GreyDots AI, Arnold Agure-Dam, has announced the postponement of the company’s AI launch event, originally set for June 6, 2024, the event will now take place on June 14, 2024.
12 Jun
Global technology firm, Zoho Corporation, has announced early access to Zoho CRM for Everyone, a new set of industry-first capabilities aimed at democratising CRM to all teams involved in customer operations activities.
10 Jun
UK trained data scientist and energy analyst at Scottish Power, Adeleye Olaniyan, speaks about the advancement of artificial intelligence in Nigeria and how data science can bring about change in sectors plagued with challenges. He spoke with The Guardian's Ifeanyi Ibeh. How can data science and AI improve disease diagnosis and treatment planning in Nigeria,…
6 Jun
Could you share the story behind Tonkeeper? How did it start, and what motivated you to create this non-custodial TON wallet? TON is about the mass decentralization of financial services. I have been working with blockchain and secure systems for the past 10 years. My concern has always been about user experience, ensuring that people…