Google on Thursday said that a recent study, conducted by Public First, showed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) had the potential of contributing $15 billion to the Nigerian economy by 2030. Director, West Africa, Google, Mr Olumide Balogun, said this at its Economic Impact Report Press Roundtable in Lagos. Balogun said that the Public First’s Digital…
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland died in the early hours of Monday at the age of 90. His death came two days after his 90th birthday and during preparations for his first coronation anniversary, which were already in full swing. In a statement by his Senior Special…
Lawmakers in northern Nigeria have commended the management of the 2025 Hajj exercise, while urging both state and federal authorities to address logistical and welfare challenges that continue to affect Nigerian pilgrims. The Kano State House of Assembly’s Committee on Hajj, which presented its report on Tuesday, said 3,346 pilgrims from Kano joined the 41,668…
At least six people have lost their lives in a boat accident in Sokoto State, Nigeria, the second fatal mishap in the region within five days. The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) confirmed that the accident took place on 22 August at Faji community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area. Nineteen passengers survived, while three…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Illela Border Command, Sokoto State, has arrested a suspected human trafficker, Sirajo Illela, and rescued two female victims bound for Libya. The Comptroller of the command, Mr Tony Akuneme said this in a statement issued by the Command Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Abdullahi Mohammed on Wednesday in Abuja. Akuneme said…
Gov Monday Okpebholo of Edo says that the state loses over $1 billion in investments yearly due to cultism. The governor made the claim in a statement in Benin on the economic toll of cult-related violence. Okpebholo explained that cult groups not only destroy lives and property but also scare away investors and dampen tourism…
President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja late Saturday after official visits to Saint Lucia and Brazil. His aircraft landed at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 1:30 a.m. (Sunday). He was received by top government officials, including Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu and Minister of State Defence, Bello Matawalle….
The Maritime Component of Operation AWATSE has intercepted 1,306 bags of foreign rice being smuggled into the country. The NNS BEECROFT Commander, Commodore Paul Nimmyel, said this while addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Apapa, Lagos State. Nimmyel, who is the Maritime Component Commander, South-West Operation AWATSE, said that the rice was intercepted on Saturday at…
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Northeast have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima to continue on the party’s presidential ticket in the upcoming 2027 elections. This decision was reached during a Consultative Forum meeting in Gombe yesterday, attended by governors, National Assembly members, and prominent party leaders…
Some residents of Kogi, Nasarawa and Minna have received with mixed feelings, the third-party insurance policy being enforced by the Nigeria Police Force across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while some residents welcomed the policy they described as a blessing in disguise, some kicked against it, saying it would benefit…
