Beyond data centres: What Nigeria’s AI future really needs
A billion-dollar bet on AI infrastructure will count for little unless it is matched by an equal investment in the people who can build on top of it. By Okeowo Aderemi Nigeria enters the second half of 2026 with construction cranes rising over Lekki and Ikeja, building what will soon become the country’s first dedicated […]
Ghana have ‘duty to Africa’ to progress at World Cup, says coach
Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz said Thursday it was his team’s “duty” to ensure an African side reached the World Cup round of 16 after a string of knockout defeats for teams from the continent.
Presidential Council scandal: ‘I’m ready to face the law’ — Adeyemi
When questioned about the source of funds for the salaries of staff under the council, Adeyemi declined to provide details, saying, “The truth will be unravelled at the court of law.”
Rivers LG bans commercial motorcycles from Aug. 1
The Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) Council has announced a ban on commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, from operating within the area, taking effect on Aug. 1
Commonwealth Games: Tinubu urges Team Nigeria to win clean, break record
The President also warned athletes against doping, urging them to depend on talent, discipline and hard work to achieve success on the global sporting stage.
Dangote crashes petrol price to ₦1,075/litre, opens sales to all marketers
The refinery also aligned its coastal loading price at ₦1,075 per litre and suspended its consortium marketing arrangement, effectively opening petrol loading at its gantry to all qualified marketers.
ASUU threatens indefinite strike over unpaid 2025 agreement at Plateau varsity
The union issued the warning on Thursday at a press conference held in Jos, saying the continued delay in implementing the agreement, particularly the payment of salary adjustments and academic staff allowances, had pushed lecturers to the limit.
D’Tigers defeat Tunisia 84-81 in World Cup qualifiers
The victory marked a winning start for newly appointed head coach, David Fizdale, who took charge of his first competitive game with the team.
Honeywell Group acquires 14% stake in Ikeja Hotel
By Peter Egwuatu Honeywell Group Limited, has acquired a 14.12 percent stake in Ikeja Hotel Plc. This was disclosed in a statement sent to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX by Ikeja Hotel Plc and signed by the company secretary,OOT Nominees Limited on Thursday. The company, in the statement stated: “Ikeja Hotel Plc (the company) hereby […]
Ghana, South Africa in diplomatic spat after migrant’s death
More than 25,000 people, including hundreds of Ghanaians, have already fled the country, according to South Africa’s security forces.
Court rejects El-Rufai’s fresh bail bid over disputed medical report
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A Kaduna State High Court has dismissed a fresh bail application filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, after the National Hospital, Abuja, disowned a medical report tendered in support of the request. Justice Darius Khobo rejected the application, which was based on claims that El-Rufai was suffering from advanced metastatic […]
