Naira falls to 1510/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The naira yesterday depreciated to N1,510 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,485 per dollar on Monday.However, the naira yesterday appreciated to N1499.07 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N1,499.07 per dollar from N1,534.39 per […]
With Galaxy AI, Samsung sets new standard for search
As part of efforts to change how mobile devices empower users, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has set a new standard for search that would change how Galaxy users discover the world around with Galaxy AI.
African health-tech Startups show resilience
Despite investments in the broader African startup ecosystem dipping by 39 percent at the end of 2023, the healthtech genre of the ecosystem, however, showed impressive growth with deals rising by 17 percent to hit $167 million.
The continued relevance of penalty shoot-out in soccer, by Afe Babalola
IN a divided world, humanity has always found common denominators. One of these is soccer, also referred to as football. Soccer at a glimpse Soccer is the world’s most popular spot. It is a game played by two opposing teams of eleven players each with the object of getting the ball into the opposing team’s goal. The […]
Governance, nation-building and restructuring: Lessons from Edmund Burke (2), By Usman Sarki
“Faction will make its cries resound through the nation, as if the whole were in an uproar, when by far the majority, and much the better part, will seem for a while, as it were, annihilated by the quite in which their virtue and moderation incline them to enjoy the blessings of Government”– Edmund Burke […]
Gender parity: Why women must embrace emerging opportunities in tech
Women have been urged to embrace emerging opportunities in the technology industry to address the persistent gender gap.
Be sensitive, proactive to conflict situations in Niger Delta, DCR told
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Dispute and Conflict Resolution, DCR personnel of the Department of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC and strategic stakeholders have been advised to be sensitive and proactive about conflict situations and core issues in disputes as they may pertain to individuals and communities in Niger Delta. This was part of a recommendation […]
Literary Review: ‘HIM, HER & I’ by Opeyemi Akintunde — Love story that cuts close to home
Some novels entertain you. Others enter you. HIM, HER & I is one of those rare stories that quietly slips under your skin but with emotional precision
Foundation pays JAMB fees for 320 Kaduna students
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Caleb Danladi Foundation (CDF) in Kaduna state has paid the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration fees for 320 students across the 3 senatorial zones in Kaduna State. The initiative, according to the founder, underscored the foundation’s steadfast and dedication to providing opportunities for academic advancement, regardless of socio-economic constraints […]
N’Delta group warns against maligning PAP
By Fortune Eromosele, Abuja The Niger Delta Integrity Group (NDIG) has cautioned against defamatory statements directed at the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, under the leadership of Major General Barry Ndiomu (rtd). In a statement issued on Wednesday, Convener of the NDIG, Dr. Boma Horsfall, faulted online blogs “who do not understand the rudiments of facts-based […]
Wigwe: Isiokpo Kingdom begins 7-day mourning
The people of Isiokpo ancient kingdom in Ikwerre local government area of Rivers State have concluded arrangements to begin a 7-day mourning period in honour of their illustrious son, Herbert Wigwe, who died in a copter crash in the United States, weekend.
