Peter Obi’s Call for Addressing Incessant Killings: Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has emphasized the crucial role of building Nigeria’s economy and meaningfully engaging the country’s youth in curbing the recurring incidents of violence driven by ethnic and religious biases. His remarks come in response Continue Reading
Dangote Group’s Chairman, Aliko Dangote, Announces Imminent Release of First Tranche of from Refinery
A Revolutionary Step for Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Downstream Sector: Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of Dangote Group, unveiled a groundbreaking achievement in Nigeria’s oil and gas downstream sector during the commissioning ceremony of the integrated refinery project in Lagos State’s Lekki free trade zone. Dangote emphasized that this milestone marked Continue Reading
WhatsApp launches feature to allow users edit messages
Meta’s WhatsApp has announced a new feature set to allow users to edit sent messages. Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg disclosed this in a Facebook post on Monday. In the post, Zuckerberg mentioned that users can now edit a message within 15 minutes of sending it. If you wish to Continue Reading
Meta hit with record $1.3BN privacy fine under GDPR, to suspend Facebook EU data flows
y. According to public data, the fine is the largest fine ever issued under the bloc’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) with Amazon the previous record holder fined for $887M for misusing customers data for ad targeting back in 2021. “The EDPB found that Meta IE’s [Ireland’s] infringement is very Continue Reading
NCC Recently Approved Unified USSD Codes for all Mobile Networks in Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently approved unified USSD codes for all mobile networks in Nigeria, streamlining the user experience and making it easier to access various services across different networks. This change has been implemented by mobile network operators to standardize and simplify the process of using USSD codes. Continue Reading
Nigerian Medical Graduates Face Controversial Bill Mandating Service to Curb Brain Drain
pposed the bill, labeling it as “obnoxious and outlandish.” Dr. Innocent Orji, President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, has called for the immediate withdrawal of the bill, stating that it would only waste taxpayers’ money. Despite the opposition, the government is determined to move forward with the legislation, Continue Reading
Atiku Abubakar Seeks Three Weeks to Present Witnesses in Election Petition Against Bola Tinubu
Atiku’s Request: Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25 election, has requested a three-week timeframe to present a total of 100 witnesses to support his case against President-elect Bola Tinubu. During the proceedings before the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja, Atiku’s Continue Reading
6 Years Old Boy Tragically Strangled to Death: Suspect Arrested in Adamawa Kidnapping Case
Abduction and Ransom Demand: The Adamawa State Police Command apprehended a 29-year-old man, Abubakar Kawu, on charges of kidnapping and ultimately strangling a six-year-old boy. According to a statement from the Adamawa Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the suspect, identified as a dry cleaner, abducted young Abdulhafiz Continue Reading
Afrobeat Singer Seun Kuti Resumes Eating After Challenging Ordeal in Police Custody
Hunger Strike Ends: Remanded Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, broke his hunger strike after facing rejection from fellow suspects in police custody. The musician, who had turned himself in for questioning after being accused of slapping a police officer, experienced a tumultuous time behind bars. Following preliminary investigations, Seun was placed Continue Reading
Tech Layoffs Spark Gourmet Popcorn Phenomenon: The Jerry Haagsma Story
Tech Workers Affected in 2023 Despite initial reports of tech industry layoffs in the previous year, the trend shows no signs of slowing down. More than 150,000 tech workers received pink slips in 2023, surpassing the total layoffs of 2022. Tech Professionals Seek Fulfillment Outside the Industry Jerry Haagsma, a Continue Reading