Breet’s $10,000 grant creates fresh opportunities for African Innovators
Technology entrepreneurs across Africa are set to benefit from a new $10,000 grant initiative introduced by Breet, a crypto exchange platform providing off-ramp and on-ramp services across the continent to support promising innovators building solutions for Africa. The initiative is expected to provide selected builders with funding support, business exposure, and opportunities to connect with […]
‘85% of crimes against journalists go unpunished’
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said that 85 per cent of crimes committed against journalists go uninvestigated and unpunished
Trade expert commends Customs CG’s trade facilitation initiative in South-East
By Godwin Oritse Trade facilitation reforms introduced by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) under Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi are beginning to reshape commercial activities in the South East, with the activation of Onitsha River Port and the expansion of bonded terminals across the region significantly reducing logistics bottlenecks for importers and manufacturers, international trade expert, Mr. […]
Musk vs OpenAI trial enters second week
Musk is seeking to force his rivals in artificial intelligence (AI) development to revert to a non-profit foundation.
Gunmen kill five in fresh Plateau attack
No fewer than five persons have been killed in a fresh attack by gunmen in Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Edun gone: Nigeria’s new lease on life
By Dele Sobowale It was good news coming too late; but, better late than never. Edun’s appointment as Minister of Finance and later elevation to Coordinating Minister was the cardinal blunder committed by President Tinubu. It was all based on sentiments and the unchecked penchant for wanting to reward loyalists – even with appointments underserved. The Minister […]
Same lawyer, two parties: Coalition demands INEC probe of APM, NDC; commission reacts
A civil society coalition under the aegis of Nigeria Democratic Rights Advocacy NDRA has raised an alarm over an alleged infraction on the provision of the revised Electoral Act forbidding dual membership of two political parties by an individual.
Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz ships
“We will use best efforts to get their Ships and Crews safely out of the Strait. In all cases, they said they will not be returning until the area becomes safe for navigation,” Trump said in a Truth Social post, noting operations would begin on Monday.
Abuja pastor kneels, begs Wike not to allocate Jabi Lake land
She described the Jabi Lake Recreation Area as a vital public space where residents gather for exercise, social activities and community events.
M-East war: Iran gives US 30 days to end blockade
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has set a 30-day deadline for the US military to end its blockade of ports, saying US President, Donald Trump, must choose between an impossible military operation or a bad deal.
Dangote slams false claims on refinery financing, ‘rift’ with Elumelu
Dangote Group has dismissed as false and malicious a publication alleging that its President, Aliko Dangote, distanced himself from Tony Elumelu, describing the report as entirely baseless.
