Tech giant IBM made a significant acquisition that doubles down on the hybrid notion by spending $4.6 billion in cash to acquire Apptio, which has developed a platform to manage how and where data sits in hybrid environments and how it is used, particularly how that adds up in terms Continue Reading
BREAKING- Tragic Road Accidents Claim Lives and Leave Many Injured in Oyo State
er-black/10 dark:border-gray-900/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]”> Fatal Collision on Ogbomoso-Odo-Oba Road A devastating crash between a commercial bus and a trailer unfolded on Sunday evening near Sekona, situated in the Ogo Oluwa Local Government Area. The collision claimed the lives of six individuals, all of whom were male adults, while 15 others Continue Reading
Urgent Action Needed: Pesticide Spraying Urged to Tackle Quelea Bird Invasion in Kebbi State
rity goals, emphasizing the need for immediate intervention. Urgent Assistance Required Calls for pesticide spraying, relief assistance, and loan redemption extensions to alleviate the losses incurred by affected farmers and aid in their recovery.
IoT West Africa Conference & Exhibition: Empowering Tech Ecosystem and Driving Connectivity
Large-scale Attendance Anticipated to welcome over 3,000 visitors and 800+ conference delegates, making it the largest gathering yet. Embracing IoT for Business Growth A platform for integrating businesses and expanding their global brand presence. Technology Transformations for Africa Shining a spotlight on the incorporation of technological advancements into the daily Continue Reading
Central Bank of Nigeria Strengthens Collaboration with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to Drive Financial Inclusion
Continued Collaboration for Access to Finance The acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Folashodun Shonubi, has emphasized the apex bank’s commitment to collaborating with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and other development partners. Their aim is to explore innovative solutions that promote access to Continue Reading
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu Makes First Public Appearance Amidst Mercenary Uprising
Defence Minister’s Public Appearance Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has made his first public appearance since a mercenary uprising demanded his removal from office. In a video released by the Defence Ministry, Shoigu can be seen inspecting troops in Ukraine and attending a meeting with military officers. This marks the Continue Reading
Former Zamfara Governor Donates N200 Million for Eid-el-Kabir Celebrations
brating the upcoming festival with greater ease and joy. Diverse Beneficiaries The distribution committee, led by Alhaji Tukur Danfulani, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, has outlined the categories of beneficiaries. These include party members, stakeholders, women, youth groups, associations, orphans, the less privileged, Islamic scholars, Continue Reading
Zenith Bank’s Dr. Mukhtar Adam Named ‘Chief Financial Officer of the Year’ at Prestigious African Awards
Recognition and Dedication Dr. Mukhtar Adam, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Zenith Bank Plc, has been honored with the prestigious title of ‘Chief Financial Officer of the Year’ at the 11th All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) in partnership with CNBC Africa. Expressing his gratitude, Adam dedicated the award Continue Reading
Manchester City’s Benjamin Mendy Faces Retrial for Sexual Offences
Retrial Commences French footballer Benjamin Mendy, a Manchester City player, is set to begin his retrial at Chester Crown Court in northwest England. He faces one count of rape and one count of attempted rape. This follows his previous trial where the jury failed to reach verdicts on these two Continue Reading
NDLEA Intercepts Massive Drug Consignments in Lagos and Nationwide
Seizure of Loud Cannabis Consignments Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully intercepted two imported consignments of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis. The combined weight of the seized drugs amounted to 5,344.1 kilograms. The interceptions took place along the Epe-Lekki corridor and at Alfa Beach Continue Reading