5 h. ago Nigeria fortunate to have Tinubu as president – Bosun Tijani

The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Olatunbosun Tijani, says Nigeria is fortunate to have President Bola Tinubu in the leadership saddle, saying his policies have liberalised education and resolved the fuel subsidy, which was draining the country’s resources. Tijani, who spoke with journalists in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday, also said his Read More

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6 h. ago Telecom operators adopt edge computing to power AI revolution

By Chinenye Anuforo chinenyeanuforo@gmail.com The global surge in AI-driven data traffic is compelling telecommunications operators worldwide to prioritise edge computing and Nigeria is no exception. A new GSMA Intelligence report, “Distributed inference: AI adds a new dimension at the edge,” underscored the urgency of this shift, particularly for emerging markets like Nigeria. While the potential […] The post Telecom operators adopt edge computing to power AI revolution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Elon Musk tops Forbes’ billionaires list as wealth hits record high

Elon Musk has taken the top spot on Forbes’ 39th annual World’s Billionaires list, surpassing French luxury mogul Bernard Arnault. Musk’s net worth skyrocketed 75% to $342 billion, driven by rising valuations of xAI, SpaceX and a strong performance by Tesla stock over the past year. Despite a recent market dip, he remains the first Read More

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16 h. ago Fuel subsidy removal necessary, Nigerians must adjust spending

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies has said the removal of fuel subsidy was a necessary step. The NIPSS urged Nigerians to endure the current economic hardship. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, the Director-General of NIPSS, Ayo Omotayo, stated that while the impact may be tough now, the decision Read More

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17 h. ago Group condemns extrajudicial killing of 16 Edo hunters, calls for investigation

Abiodun Baiyewu, Executive Director of Global Rights, a Non- Governmental Organisation, has condemned the extra-judicial killing of 16 hunters in read more Group condemns extrajudicial killing of 16 Edo hunters, calls for investigation

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20 h. ago SAS Foundation Chair Saleeman Greets Ilorin Emir, Kwara Residents On Eid

  Global IT leader and founder/chairman of SAS Foundation, Engineer Saleeman Adedoyin Saleeman, has extended heartfelt felicitations to Mai Martaba, the Emir of Ilorin and chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, as well as the residents of the State, on the auspicious occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of […]

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20 h. ago Ruto’s $150,000 church donation fuel political tension in Kenya

Kenya’s President William Ruto sparked protests recently after donating some $150,000 to a Nairobi church just months after saying such hand-outs fuelled corruption. Ruto’s pledge of 20 million shillings to the Jesus Winner Ministry Church led to protesters gathering there a week later, demanding the return of what they called “stolen tax money”, only to Read More

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22 h. ago Sahel bloc’s import tariff on ECOWAS threatens West Africa trade, AfCFTA

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising the junta-led nations of Mali, Niger Republic, and Burkina Faso, has introduced a read more Sahel bloc’s import tariff on ECOWAS threatens West Africa trade, AfCFTA

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22 h. ago WACT tariff hike takes effect, Shippers’ Council defends approval amid backlash

The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) implementation of an eight-percent increase in its Terminal Handling Charges (THC) and a 100 read more WACT tariff hike takes effect, Shippers’ Council defends approval amid backlash

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25 h. ago Financial transformation: Key to unlocking Africa’s economic potential

As the global economy continues to evolve, African businesses must adapt to remain relevant. Strategic financial optimisation is crucial for read more Financial transformation: Key to unlocking Africa’s economic potential

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29 h. ago Kaduna community in shock as lightning kills herder, 12 cows

The Matuak Giwa community in the Bondon District, Moro’a Chiefdom, in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State has been thrown into mourning as a lightning strike, on Sunday, killed a herder and 12 cows, PUNCH Metro has learnt. The Village Head of Matuak Giwa, Simon Ayuba, confirmed the incident on Monday, explaining that the Read More

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30 h. ago BU: Cybersecurity experts call for collaboration to combat growing threats

By Gabriel Dike   Stakeholders in the academia, private sector, and governmental agencies have emphasized the need for a collective effort to strengthen Nigeria’s cybersecurity ecosystem in the face of growing global threat expected to cost $10.5 trillion by 2025. They made the call to action at a two-day cybersecurity workshop hosted by the Babcock […] The post BU: Cybersecurity experts call for collaboration to combat growing threats appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago NSIA Reports Strong 2024 Financial Performance, Posts N1.89trn Income

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has announced its audited financial results for the 2024 fiscal year, showcasing a resilient investment strategy that yielded impressive earnings despite prevailing global macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges. According to the audited report released on Monday, NSIA recorded its 12th consecutive year of profitability, amassing cumulative retained earnings of N3.74 […]

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36 h. ago Lightening Kills Young Herder, Cows In Kaduna Community (Pictures)

At least one herder and 12 cows have been killed by lightning in Matuak Giwa, Bondon District, Moro’a Chiefdom in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Speaking with newsmen on Monday, the Village Head of Matuak Giwa, Simon Ayuba, disclosed that the incident  occurred around 4:30 pm on Sunday. READ MORE: Nasarawa Police Arrest Two […] The post Lightening Kills Young Herder, Cows In Kaduna Community (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Global stocks update: Stocks sink as tariff jitters fuel rush to bonds

Stocks dropped around the world, bonds climbed and gold hit another record high, with traders bracing for President Donald Trump’s read more Global stocks update: Stocks sink as tariff jitters fuel rush to bonds

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40 h. ago PICTORIAL: NSCDC seizes truck with 70,000 litres of stolen fuel

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has impounded a long container truck containing 70,000 litres of stolen petroleum products hidden in an inbuilt storage tank in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to a post on Monday via X, the NSCDC noted that the operation was carried out by the NSCDC Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Read More

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40 h. ago TikTok removes 2.4m Nigerian videos amid global content crackdown

TikTok removed 2.4 million videos from Nigerian users in the fourth quarter of 2024 for violating its content policies, the read more TikTok removes 2.4m Nigerian videos amid global content crackdown

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42 h. ago Wastewater chemicals worsening global water crisis – Environmentalist

An Environmental Scientist, Taiwo Bakare-Abidola, has warned that hazardous chemicals in wastewater are worsening the global water crisis. Bakare-Abidola explained that these pollutants threaten ecosystems, degrade soil and harm aquatic life. In her publication titled “Enhanced Extraction of Methylene Blue by Dodecyl-Methyl Imidazolium Dodecyl Sulfate GUMBOS – Magnetic Alginate Beads” on Sunday, the Ph.D. candidate Read More

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44 h. ago Global markets plunge as US tariffs loom, gold hits record high

Tokyo led another plunge across Asian markets on Monday while gold hit a record high as investors steel themselves for a wave of US tariffs this week that has fuelled recession fears. Equities across the planet have been hammered in recent weeks ahead of Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” on Wednesday, when his administration will unveil Read More

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45 h. ago FundQuest’s FundHER empowers women entrepreneurs to fuel economic growth

FundQuest Financial Services Limited has hosted FundHER, which empowered about 100 women-led Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with access to read more FundQuest’s FundHER empowers women entrepreneurs to fuel economic growth

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