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Aboyeji and Koschitzky-Kimani to Launch Accelerate Africa with $750k Grant
Iyin Aboyeji, the founder of VC firm Future Africa, and Mia von Koschitzky-Kimani, a general partner at the same firm, are set to unveil Accelerate Africa, an accelerator program supported by a $75 ...
"80% of Time, Olu Jacobs no Longer Here" - Joke Silva Shares Coping With Husband’s Failing Health
In a heartfelt interview, veteran actress Joke Silva opened up about the challenges she and her husband, legendary actor Olu Jacobs, are facing due to his battle with dementia. Silva shared the dif ...
OpenAI to Deploy Anti-Disinformation Tools for 2024 Elections
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has announced plans to launch tools aimed at combating disinformation in the run-up to numerous elections scheduled for 2024 across countries representing half of th ...
Wealthiest Nigerian Investors on the Nigerian Exchange, as Otedola and Elumelu Join Dangote and Others
Recent developments on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) have brought forth new affluent investors, further solidifying their positions alongside established figures such as Aliko Dangote. The NGX experi ...
Amnesty International Urges President Tinubu to Declare Kidnapping Emergency in Nigeria
Amnesty International, a global non-governmental organization focused on human rights, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to categorize the recent surge in unbridled kidnapping incidents through ...
FCT Insecurity: Wike Assures Residents, Urges Action from Local Leaders
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, addressed concerns about the rising insecurity in the FCT during an emergency security meeting. He assured residents that th ...
Bitcoin Price Surges After Spot ETF Approval - Ethereum ETF Expected Next, and Pullix (PLX) Presale Madness
Bitcoin ETF Approval Impact: Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a significant surge following the approval of Spot ETFs by the SEC. This landmark decision propelled Bitcoin to reach $47,600 ...
Internal Fraud Causes Nigerian Fintech Startup, Kippa, to Lose ?30 Million
1. Kippa's ?30 Million Loss: Nigerian fintech startup, Kippa, has reportedly incurred a loss of ?30 million due to internal fraud related to its now-defunct agency banking prod ...
Google's AI Initiatives in Africa: Key Developments in Research and Projects
Google, a leading force in shaping Africa's tech ecosystem, has significantly contributed to innovation on the continent. Notably, the tech giant has ventured into AI technologies in Africa, ma ...
Betta Edu: Presidency Responds to Allegations of N3bn Approval for National Social Register Verification Without Tinubu's Consent
The chief of staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, is implicated in the ongoing Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs scandal, as a viral memo circulating on social media suggests he ...
Diego Maradona's Son Vows to Fight for Justice, Claims Father Was Killed
Diego Armando Maradona Junior, son of the Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, has asserted that his father was killed and expressed his determination to seek justice for his death. Speaking t ...
Tinubu Assures Nigerians: "Don't Worry About Japa, We Will Train More People"
President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians not to be concerned about the mass migration of skilled workers leaving the country for opportunities abroad. Speaking during the swearing-in of Govern ...
AFCON 2023: Nigeria's Draw with Equatorial Guinea Sparks Group A Permutations
The 1-1 draw between Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has triggered a series of complex permutations in Group A, introducing strategic considerations for both ...
Full List of Winners at The Best FIFA Awards
Men's Categories: FIFA The Best Men's Player: Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) FIFA The Best Men's Coach: Pep G ...
Lionel Messi Secures FIFA The Best Award, Outshining Haaland and Mbappe
Lionel Messi, the Inter Miami superstar, clinched this year's FIFA The Best men's award, marking his third win of the prestigious accolade. The 36-year-old emerged victorious over Mancheste ...
Compromised Security Architecture Blamed for Terrorist Incursion into FCT, Says Nnamdi Kanu's Lawyer
Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the legal representative of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has raised concerns over the gradual infiltration of terrorists into the Federal Capital Ter ...
Kidnapping Crisis in FCT Sparks Dissatisfaction with Security Agencies
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are expressing discontent with the response of security agencies to the escalating wave of kidnappings in Abuja. Concerns have been raised about the ...
Inflation Climbs to 28.9% Driven by Increased Food and Transport Costs
The headline inflation rate in Nigeria surged to 28.92% in December 2023, marking a worrying escalation from the November 2023 rate of 28.20%. The primary contributors to this uptick were the risin ...
Former Kaduna Lawmaker Remanded in Kuje Prison Over Alleged N30m Fraud
Suleiman Dabo, a former member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, representing Zaria Constituency, has been remanded in Kuje prison pending a ruling on his bail application. The order was given ...
FUTA Postpones Academic Resumption Indefinitely Amid Student Protests on Tuition Hike
The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) has indefinitely postponed the resumption for the 2023/2024 academic session due to protests by students regarding a substantial increase in tuitio ...