Data Privacy: WhatsApp to let users chat without sharing phone numbers
By Juliet Umeh Meta-owned WhatsApp has unveiled a new privacy feature that will allow users to chat without sharing their phone numbers, giving users greater control over their personal information. The messaging platform on Monday began rolling out username reservations globally ahead of the feature’s full launch later this year. With the update, users who […]
Osun-Osogbo festival: Guinness set to celebrate cultural identity through Orijin
Guinness Nigeria Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to shaping and celebrating Nigeria’s cultural identity through Orijin, its flagship mainstream spirits brand, as preparations intensify for the 2026 Osun-Osogbo Festival. The commitment was reiterated at the Osun-Osogbo Global Summit 2026 Press Conference held in Osogbo, Osun State, ahead of the annual festival scheduled to take place […]
Michael Nwogu bridges education, technology, research development in Africa
Michael Ugwumsinachi Nwogu, who is an economist from Nigeria, has continuously shown commitment towards making important contributions that can help develop research, education, and data-based learning processes in Africa through his immense work in the academia, technology, and youth mentoring. On speaking about his motivation for undertaking such activities, Michael stated that his vision emerged […]
OSUN: Senatorial aspirant condemns political violence, seeks Tinubu’s intervention
Senatorial aspirant for Osun Central Senatorial District, Nathaniel Oduyemi, has condemned acts of political violence, intimidation and lawlessness allegedly perpetrated by individuals associated with political parties in Osun State, describing the trend as a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. Oduyemi, who is contesting on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress,.NDC, urged President Bola Tinubu to […]
NCDMB, Lobosway launch five-day data analytics training in Abuja
ABUJA, FCT — The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with Lobosway Global Resources, has commenced a five-day training programme on Data Analytics and Business Intelligence for 50 beneficiaries in Abuja. The programme, which began on June 29, 2026, will run until July 3, 2026, as part of NCDMB’s Human Capacity Development […]
Food security means national security, Oto Awori chairman says at school feeding launch
By Esther Onyegbula The Oto Awori Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Tuesday flagged off the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, with the launch of the “Adopt A School, Snacks for Thought” initiative and its PBAT Feeds digital dashboard aimed at improving nutrition for public primary school pupils. The programme, held at L.A. […]
