President Bola Tinubu has called on African countries to work collectively to unlock the continent’s economic potential, highlighting the role of sovereign wealth funds as instruments of transformation rather than mere fiscal reserves. The Nigerian leader’s remarks were delivered by Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF), convened in Abuja and hosted…
Microsoft on Wednesday announced a one million dollars investment to equip one million Nigerians with Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills. The Managing Director, Microsoft Nigeria and Ghana, Ms Ola Williams, said at a Microsoft AI Tour media briefing in Lagos that the AI skill training would reach one million Nigerians by 2026. Williams said that the…
Somaliland electoral commission on Tuesday said it has setup a leadership change as the breakaway Somali region pushes for global recognition. The commission also announced that opposition leader Abdirahman Cirro defeated incumbent president Muse Abdi in the just concluded election. Somaliland has had de facto self-rule since declaring independence from Somalia in 1991, but has…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, fixed April 28 for judgment in a suit filed by Sen. Samuel Anyanwu, seeking to stop his removal as Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s national secretary. Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date after Anyanwu’s counsel, Ken Njemanze, SAN, and defence lawyers adopted their processes and presented their arguments…
Delve into Hamas’ clandestine weaponry, including homemade rockets, AK-47 modifications, and more. Learn about their strategies and sources. Hamas, the militant group operating out of the Gaza Strip, has long been a source of concern in the Middle East. In this extensive exploration, we dissect Hamas’ unconventional arsenal, showcasing the homemade rockets, modified AK-47s, and…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that Osun, Borno and Lagos States are leading in online pre-registration in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). According to statistics released on the commission’s official social media platforms on Tuesday, online pre-registration stood at 5,385,060, while completed physical registration was 764,695 as of September 21….
The Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, Juan Sell, has reaffirmed Spain’s commitment to bolstering bilateral relations with Nigeria. Speaking at the Spanish National Day commemoration in Abuja on Wednesday, Sell emphasised Spain’s eagerness to expand its collaboration with Nigeria and engage in business with the global community. “We are honoured to have ministers who have visited…
A leading policy think tank, the Galadiman Ruwa Centre for Strategic Leadership and Communication (GCSLC), has urged President Bola Tinubu to unlock Nigeria’s underutilised sovereign industrial assets. The Centre said the move would provide a viable pathway to sustainable economic growth and long-term national prosperity. Dr Ja’afaru Sa’ad, Chairman and Founder of GCSLC, made the…
The Honourable Minister of State for Defence and former Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has called on the current governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal, to formally declare his allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at his residence in Maradun during a Sallah homage visit by thousands of supporters, Matawalle said the…
About 22 people died and three injured in a restaurant fire in the north-eastern Chinese City of Liaoyang on Tuesday, local media reported. The cause of the blaze, which broke out around midday, has not yet been determined. Fires in public buildings are a recurring issue in China, often linked to poor enforcement of safety…
