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Bandits attack Zamfara mosque, abduct worshippers
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Combined ground and air troops under Operation Fansan Yanma have escalated their offensive against the notorious bandit leader
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Bradley Barcola showed new signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia he will not easily give up his place in the Paris Saint-Germain
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Harry Kane called on Bayern Munich to extend Eric Dier's deal at the club, saying he would "love" to continue playing
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Kenya said Saturday it was sending another 217 police officers to Haiti to bolster a multinational force seeking to restore
Ned Nwoko
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Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, plans to dump the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC)- to actualize the age long dream of the creation of Anioma State, sources said. The Guardian learnt that Nwoko summoned notable PDP members and other stakeholders in the opposition parties across his constituency for a…
IGP
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has again approved the distribution of new kits and uniforms to NPF
Tanker explosion
1 day ago
A fuel tanker exploded after flipping over in central Nigeria on Saturday, killing 70 people who had scrambled to take the fuel, whose price has skyrocketed amid an economic crisis. "The death toll stands at 70 so far," Kumar Tsukwam, the head of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger State, told AFP by…
British Conservative politician, Kemi Badenoch, has been condemned following comments in an interview with the Daily Mail that touched on her Nigerian roots and admiration for the UK
1 day ago
The leader of UK's Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has said she doesn't want Britain to be like Nigeria that is plagued by "terrible governments." Speaking on Thursday at an event organised by Onward, a British think tank producing research on economic and social issues, Badenoch expressed fears that Britain may become like Nigeria if the…
FAAC
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A total sum of N 1.424 trillion, being Dec. 2024 Federation Account Revenue has been shared to the Federal Government, states, and the Local Government Councils (LGCs). This is according to a statement by Bawa Mokwa, Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF). Mokwa said that the revenue…
1 day ago
The Northern Patriotic Coalition for Democracy (NPCD) has faulted Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for his criticism of President Bola Tinubu's economic policies, describing his statements as careless and misinformed. The group said Sanusi lacks the moral justification to advise the government, accusing him…
1 day ago
A South Korean court issued a warrant early Sunday allowing for the extended detention of the country's impeached President

Latest

1 day ago
Arsenal's Premier League title hopes suffered a major setback as they blew a two-goal lead in a damaging 2-2 draw
Bago
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Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has banned heavy-duty trucks from plying one way through Dikko bridge, following a tanker explosion that claimed many lives on Saturday. The governor gave the directive during a visit to the scene of the explosion at Dikko junction in Suleja local government area of the state. He described the incident…
Richard Edoki
1 day ago
A Nigerian-born journalist, Mr Richard Edoki, has been shortlisted in the Best Newcomer Category of the 2025 National Hospital Radio Awards in the United Kingdom. Edoki, also known as Richybongo, made this known in a statement he issued on Saturday. He said that the awards were organised annually by the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA), a…
1 day ago
Thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters gathered in central London Saturday, on the eve of the start of a ceasefire between Israel
FG committed to reviving economy, Shettima reaffirms
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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday implored media professionals in the country to be more focused on objectively
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NATO on Saturday said it had strengthened its peacekeeping force in Kosovo amid mounting tensions ahead of parliamentary
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Leon Goretzka scored a brace as league leaders Bayern Munich beat Wolfsburg 3-2 at home on Saturday, going seven points
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Antoine Griezmann missed a late penalty as La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid stumbled to a shock 1-0 defeat at Leganes

News

1 day ago
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Adewale Adeniyi, the 14th Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), who marks his 59th birthday, today, Sunday. This is as the President applauded Adeniyi's leadership which has enabled the NCS to surpass revenue targets substantially and bolstered trade facilitation, yielding widespread positive effects on the national economy. President Tinubu…
Register or face sanctions, Lagos warns private schools
1 day ago
The Lagos State Government says an illegal turning point impeding traffic at Fidelity Bank/Ikota on Lekki-Ajah Expressway have been temporarily blocked by HITECH. Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola, Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Lagos Ministry of Transportation, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. Ogunlola said the illegal turning point was blocked on the instructions…
1 day ago
Thousands gathered in northern Liberia on Saturday for the funeral of warlord-turned-politician Prince Johnson, a notorious face of the country's brutal civil wars who died without facing trial. Back-to-back conflicts devastated the small west African country from 1989 until 2003, claiming around 250,000 lives and resulting in massacres, mutilation, rape, cannibalism and the widespread use…
Tshisekedi
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DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi Saturday ruled out direct talks with the Rwanda-backed M23, saying it would give legitimacy to the armed group which occupies much of the country's east. A planned December 15 summit in Angola between Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame was cancelled at the last moment when the two sides could…
Trump
1 day ago
US President-elect Donald Trump has launched his own cryptocurrency, appropriately called $TRUMP, sparking feverish buying that sent its market capitalization soaring on Saturday to several billion dollars. In a message posted on his Truth Social platform and X, Trump unveiled the so-called meme coin, which is designed to capitalize on the popularity of a certain…
Muftwang
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The wife of Plateau Governor, Mrs Helen Mutfwang, on Saturday distributed 500 household appliances to 500 women as part of the Renewed Hope Initiative Support Scheme (RHIESS). Mrs Mutfwang, who spoke during the distribution of the appliances in Jos, said the programme was designed by Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, to empower women across…
Oborevwori
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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, today commiserated with the Ibru family of Agbarha-Otor in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the State on the death of their wife and mother, Mrs. Edna Ibru. Mrs Ibru, who reportedly died after a brief illness, was the wife of late Olorogun Senator Felix Ovuodoroye Ibru, the…
UniAbuja
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The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), Prof. Aisha Maikudi, has said that the university will soon commence a Confucius Institute, that is, Chinese language learning and culture programme. Maikudi disclosed this while welcoming students from China’s Tsinghua University’s School of Journalism and Communications to the institution. She said that the University of…
Zulum
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The Borno government has called for decisive military action against series of attacks by insurgents which claimed five lives and destroyed properties in Chibok Local Government Area. Prof. Usman Tar, the state Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, made this known to the newsmen on Saturday in Maiduguri. The commissioner said that Zulum made the…

Metro

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Cross River State Government has officially handed over 31 hectares of land at Adiabo, Calabar to Family Home Fund to construct a women's housing scheme. The housing scheme is a Federal Government initiative known as the National Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy (NPRGS) to empower the widows and vulnerable women in Cross River State. Under…
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The Delta Government has banned the act of mixing sand or gravel or both with cement on road surfaces throughout the state. Mr Charles Aniagwu, Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information said, in a statement, in Asaba on Friday that the act weakened such spots and caused them to be easily destroyed. Aniagwu…
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The Lagos State Taskforce has seized 58 motorcycles during a recent enforcement operation aimed at ensuring compliance with the ban on commercial motorcycles, also known as okada, across restricted routes in the metropolis. The State Ministry of Transportation disclosed this on Friday on X. The enforcement covered major highways, including Gbagada-Oshodi, Oshodi-Apapa, Mile 2-Badagry Expressway,…
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Governor Umaru Bago on Friday commissioned a power station under the rural electrification project in Paiko to boost power supply in Niger State. According to a statement signed by the governor's spokesperson, Bologi Ibrahim, the project was sponsored by the member representing Paikoro at the Niger State House of Assembly, Umar Nasiru to connect Barikishi,…
2 days ago
Four persons were killed on Friday in a communal clash that occurred at a boundary community linking Akure South and Idanre Local Government Areas of Ondo State. According to sources, indigenes of the two communities had long been laying claim to a disputed territory identified as Gbalegi. The clash comes four days after two persons…
2 days ago
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Friday presented the instruments of appointment and staff of office to two kings in the southern senatorial district of Ondo State. Press Secretary to Ondo State Governor (Office of the Deputy Governor), John Paul Akinduro, in a statement, said the monarchs are Oba Hosea Fonghon, who became the new Takunbe of…
2 days ago
The Oyo State Government has commenced a major road rehabilitation project in key areas of Ibadan, the state capital, to improve transportation infrastructure and enhance mobility. The roads under rehabilitation include Bashorun Oluwo-nla, Agbowo Road, Eleyele-Water Road, and Zion Plaza-Olusoji Road. The projects are expected to be completed within eight weeks, according to a statement…
2 days ago
A 43-year-old visa agent, Oluwasegun Abioye, on Thursday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for allegedly defrauding a visa seeker of N9m. Abioye, who resides at Agege, Lagos, is facing a two count charge of obtaining money by false pretenses and stealing. The Prosecutor, Insp. John Iberedem, told the court that the…
NSCDC
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended 36 scavengers over alleged possession of illicit drugs and weapons in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Commandant, NSCDC FCT Command, Dr Olusola Odumosu, disclosed this, on Friday in Abuja, saying the suspects were caught in various areas of the FCT. The News Agency of…

Business

The Nigeria Police Force
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The Ogun State Police Command has set up a crack team to rescue the wife of a former Assistant Inspector General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu from kidnappers. Odumosu was reportedly kidnapped on 16 January 2025. The Ogun State Police Spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, made this known to the press in Abeokuta on Friday. The victim was…
1 day ago
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday arrived Maiduguri to offer his condolences to the government and people of Borno, following the killings of some farmers in the state. He was met at the airport by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno, his deputy, Dr Usman Kadafur, members of the House of Assembly, and other senior government…
The Nigeria Police Force
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The Police command in Gombe State has apprehended four suspects for allegedly vandalising transformers in Gombe metropolis. The Spokesman of the command, ASP Buhari Abdullahi said this while parading the suspects on Friday in Gombe. He said the suspects allegedly vandalised and removed armoured cables from power transformers in the area. “On Wednesday about 3…
1 day ago
The last three years would be remembered by the leadership of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) as those it played host to several state governors over infrastructural and manpower interventions in public tertiary institutions.
Oyetola
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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has charged agencies within his ministry to align and prioritise their 2025 budget to ensure massive and impactful development.
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The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has lauded the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, for introducing the Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Account (NRNOA) and the Non-Resident Nigerian Investment Account (NRNIA). 

Stories of The Week

11 Jan
Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevweri, has sacked the information commissioner, Ifeanyi Osuoza, with immediate effect for alleged poor performance. According to government sources, the governor had directed the commissioner for works (rural roads) Charles Aniagwu to take over the affairs of the Ministry of Information temporarily. Accordingly, Aniagwu will resume office on Monday as both…
12 Jan
Social media has been buzzing with reactions after Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, unveiled his new look. The 29-year-old singer shared a snippet of his upcoming song, Why Love, on his verified Instagram page on Saturday, leaving fans talking about his appearance. Netizens have since flooded various platforms to…
14 Jan
The Edo State Government has firmly disassociated itself from comments made by John Mayaki, a former Chief Press Secretary to ex-Governor Godwin Obaseki. In a statement signed by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, the government clarified that Mayaki’s remarks do not represent the Governor’s Office and urged the public to…
4 days ago
Following the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, the atmosphere at the Assembly Complex has returned to normal.
2 days ago
    The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Friday said the Presidential Villa has been thrown into darkness as rising cases of theft of electricity cables disrupt power supply. TCN, in a statement, and another from the Power Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, showed that a 132kV transmission line and underground cables supplying power to central…

Editorial

1 day ago
The stampedes that characterised the distribution of free food in Abuja in the Federal Capital Territory, Ibadan in Oyo State and Okija in Anambra State leading to the death of many people were avoidable if the events were properly handled and the prospective beneficiaries had conducted themselves in an orderly manner.

Politics

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The Lagos State Government has shut down Smiley Kids Montessori, Heritage Place Estate, Sangotedo, after a swimming pool accident led to the death of a two-year-old female, Rapheala Ogbodo, on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The girl's mother had taken to X to allege that her daughter was electrocuted contrary to the report she got of…
1 day ago
Mr Charles Aniagwu, Delta Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, says Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori, has no plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to any other party. Aniagwu in a statement made available to news men in Asaba on Saturday, said that the governor was rather committed to keeping his covenant…
Gov. Aiyedatiwa
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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has described as cowardly, the withdrawal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the local government election in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr Leye Igbagbo, PDP Director of Media and Publicity in Ondo State, announced the withdrawal of the party from the election…
1 day ago
Justice M. A Hassan of Federal high court, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), division, has restrained the Boniface Aneibonam led faction of New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) from conducting local, state, and zonal congresses as well as state convention in the name of the party. In an exparte motion instituted by NNPP, National Chairman Dr. Ajuji…
Trump
1 day ago
The threat of economic sanctions against Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) member states and associates by President-elect, Donald Trump, comes amid controversies around what his reemergence poses for Africa and the rest of the world.
1 day ago
Choosing the right candidate may be the right elixir for singing the victory song in the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) appears more solid in this respect but there are pockets of disagreement among members of the party about the choice being touted for the plum position.

Features

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The Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has matriculated a total of 6,549 students for the 2024/2025 academic session, spreading across eight schools with 57 various programmes. The institution’s Rector, Prof. Salisu Usman, disclosed this at the 32nd Matriculation and Orientation ceremonies on Saturday at polytechnic campus, Lokoja. Usman said that out of the 57 programmes in…

Sport

1 day ago
The management of Ekiti Queens Football Club of Ado-Ekiti has suspended the team’s manager, Moji Adekanye, over alleged “unethical behaviour”. The Technical Advisor to the State Governor on Sports Development, Olusola Osetoba, made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday Osetoba said that the suspension was with immediate effect,…
1 day ago
Premier League side Crystal Palace signed promising teenage talent Romain Esse from neighbouring Championship outfit Millwall
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot hailed the impact of substitute Darwin Nunez after his stoppage time double earned a 2-0 win at Brentford
1 day ago
Justin Kluivert's stunning hat-trick snapped Newcastle's winning streak in style as Bournemouth stormed into the Premier League's top six

Columnists

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It is on record that the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has accepted an invitation from the President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to visit the country this year. 
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In the complex and often perilous world of international relations, the actions of world leaders reverberate far beyond their borders.
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I believe this would be a difficult topic for me to discuss; even from the title, I may offend some and might be a source of asking deeper questions by some, but in all I seek the apology of anyone that felt insulted
2 days ago
Many, many matters appear every now and then in our clime. We are a rich and poor country at the same time – depending of course on what one is observing. And to observe what one wants to observe or is observing dispassionately is a task that is not easy.

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7 Jan
Dr.Oluseye Olalekan Oludoye’s path to becoming an environmental scientist is a narrative of resilience, innovation, and an unwavering commit
6 Jan
Kwanzaa is a noisy and cheerful holiday associated with traditional African rituals, drumming, music and dancing. However, its authenticity goes far beyond entertainment events. Read on to find out what “Kwanzaa” really means and why this holiday has become a symbol of unity, culture and spiritual revival. What are the meanings behind the seven candles,…
29 Dec
 Cardtonic brings in TML Vibez as its new brand ambassador to widen its reach across Africa

Guardian Life

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Telegram founder Pavel Durov has told investigating magistrates in France, where he is charged with multiple infractions linked to enabling organised crime, that he "realised the seriousness of all the allegations", according to a source close to the case. Extracts from Durov's questioning in December through an interpreter after his August arrest, seen by AFP,…
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Popular social media platform, Instagram, has launched a new feature on its Reels, allowing users to see which videos their friends have liked or commented on. The update, which has started rolling out to users globally in recent weeks, has sparked mixed reactions.The feature adds small profile bubbles at the top right corner of the…
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A ceasefire in the Gaza war will begin Sunday morning at 0630 GMT, mediator Qatar said on Saturday after Israel's cabinet voted to approve the truce and hostage-prisoner release deal. Qatar and the United States, which mediated the deal along with Egypt, had announced the agreement on Wednesday. Israeli strikes on Gaza have continued since…
US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok
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TikTok says it will "go dark" in the United States on Sunday, threatening access to the app for 170 million users, unless the government provides assurances that a law mandating its sale or ban won't be used to punish service providers. After months of legal tussles, the US Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law…

There was a time when headwraps (or scarves, as we casually call them) were just backup singers—strictly for wrapping up your rollers at night or rescuing a bad hair day. But now? They’re centre stage. The modern Black woman—especially the Nigerian woman—knows that a well-styled scarf isn’t just about function; it’s a full fashion statement.…

The Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has made history by graduating 18 all-female first-class graduates for the 2023/2024 academic session. The achievement was announced and celebrated during the 55th Convocation ceremony, on Tuesday, 14 January 2025, by the Vice Chancellor of UNILAG, Folasade Ogunsola. The graduating…

Wunmi Bello is the kind of woman who walks into a room and immediately commands attention. A British-Nigerian media personality and talk show host known for her bold fashion and fearless interviews. She plays with textures, colours, and silhouettes in a way that feels fresh, exciting, and undeniably hers. If you’ve ever wanted to channel Wunmi’s…

It was a wonderful year for movies in 2024, and we are ready for an epic year in 2025! With a lineup that includes action thrillers, family-friendly adventures, and the return of our favourite franchises, there’s something for everyone.  Here are some of the most anticipated movies of 2025 “One of Them Days” Whoever thought…

Technology

AO Partners achieves ISO 27001 certification
4 days ago
AO Partners, recognised as Africa’s fastest-growing cybersecurity startup, has attained a noteworthy milestone by securing the ISO 27001 certification. This globally acknowledged standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) emphasises the company’s commitment to providing secure, scalable, and exemplary cybersecurity solutions. The last decade has seen a skyrocketing increase in data breaches and cyber threats…
10 Jan
From a mere shelter, the modern home has grown to an interconnection point in technological advancement and ease. The next level in home automation involves more than just smart bulbs and speakers, this further integrates more advanced systems of efficiency, security, and sustainability. And continuously, as technology grows, so does the amount of more tools…
9 Jan
Microsoft Vice Chair and President, Brad Smith, has revealed the company was on track to spend approximately $80 billion to build AI-enabled data centres in its current financial year (to end in June), with more than half of that investment earmarked for the US.
9 Jan
China’s smartphone market likely posted its first increase in three years in 2024, with shipments in the first 11 months rising 4.9 per cent to 262 million units, data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) showed.
9 Jan
AI in Nigeria has announced that InnovateAI Lagos 2025, the second edition of its flagship yearly artificial intelligence (AI) conference, themed: ‘Scaling AI Adoption in Nigeria: Catalysing Cross-Sectoral Innovation and Fostering Inclusive Growth’ will hold on February 21.
8 Jan
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Nigeria is expected to begin the deployment of an additional 90,000km of fibre optic cables anytime from April 2025. This is expected to help the country improve Internet connectivity and speed affordability and give the country’s digital economy a fillip.