Veritas University, Abuja, has become the first university in Africa to sign the Humanitas AI Compact, marking a landmark commitment to the ethical governance and responsible deployment of Artificial Intelligence, AI,in response to Pope Leo XIV’s call for institutions of higher learning to place human dignity at the centre of technological advancement.

The Nigerian naira began trading at an official exchange rate of ₦1,379.80 per United States dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, according to the latest available market data.

The programme comes as women-owned businesses across Africa continue to face barriers to winning institutional contracts, including limited understanding of procurement processes, weak professional networks and insufficient business development support.

Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after a thrilling battle in Monterrey finished 1-1 after extra-time.

According to Pastor Daysman Oyakhilome, consistent prayer does more than strengthen believers spiritually—it activates divine assistance, enabling angels to carry out assignments that would otherwise require significant human effort.