…a symbol of pride, courage and determination," explained Paul Njie, the BBC World Service's man in Yaounde."Many people believe that was the best ever performance of the Cameroon national team and some of them attribute that to the luck which came with the kit."Nigeria 1994 (away)Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption…

…Small businesses are using AI tools for bookkeeping, operations, and customer service, while freelancers are learning how to deliver higher-quality work at a faster pace. The impact is becoming especially visible among young professionals entering competitive labour markets. AI is increasingly becoming a gateway to eco…

…But the Nairobi-headquartered asset financing company is increasingly using those devices as a gateway into digital credit. According to the company, it has now served nearly 10 million customers across Africa and deployed more than $2 billion in credit. While smartphones remain its customer acquisition tool, M-KOPA is…

The offices of Craydel, a Pan-Africa edtech connecting African students to global universities, occupy a glass-partitioned floor at The Pavilion on Lower Kabete Road, away from Nairobi’s perpetual traffic and construction noise. Through the transparent walls, almost nothing is hidden. Student counsellors are fielding a…

…is getting ready to launch its first pair of smart glasses. Inside the company, the device is codenamed Jinju. In public materials, Samsung and Google currently refer to it as Intelligent Eyewear. You will probably know it by a simpler name once it ships, and most reports point to Samsung Galaxy Glasses. This is a bran…

…investment has not kept pace. While founders are building AI-powered products and services, the continent still faces gaps in cloud infrastructure, data centre capacity and funding. Those constraints, he said, risk limiting Africa’s ability to capture the economic value created by the technology. AI could add as much a…

…It covers the expected launch date, pricing, key features and upgrades, and how the device compares with the Galaxy Watch 8. Has Samsung announced the Galaxy Watch 9? Not yet. As of June 19, 2026, Samsung has not sent out an Unpacked invite or used the name "Galaxy Watch 9" in any official statement. Two things tied to…

…are cash-flow positive and generating a profit,” Rowan Williams, chief investment officer at Nitrogen Fund Managers, told TechCabal. “That should help Prosus become increasingly independent and less reliant on Tencent’s cash flows.” The comment goes to the heart of a question that has followed Prosus for years: whether…

…want to be the first team to be able to do that for our country. And it’s obviously a nice feeling to try and do that.” Morocco’s preparations for the game have been overshadowed by the confirmation on Friday from a French court that their captain Achraf Hakimi will face trial for the alleged rape of a woman in 2023. T…

…transit countries, meaning that enhanced cooperation with the Nigeria Immigration Service, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and other security agencies to identify smugglers, freeze assets, and prosecute traffickers, would be prioritised. The declaration also reaffirms the obligati…

…in him to transform Abuja into a modern capital city. The President, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, spoke at the commissioning of Collector Road CN2 (Emmanuel Okanla Boulevard) and other road networks in the Katampe District of the FCT. “When I gave him the assignment to make Abuja a true capital city,…

…Gyökeres were both on target against Tunisia, while midfielder Yasin Ayari scored twice in a standout display. Potter, however, insisted his players are keeping their feet on the ground despite the impressive opening result. "There were lots of positives for us in terms of stability. It was a good night to start the to…

…70 people were killed, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries. Justice James Omotsoho, in a judgment delivered in the just-concluded Abuja mass trial of suspected terrorists, also handed down a life imprisonment for Garba in another count of the five-count charge. Justice Omotosho convicted the defe…

The Police command in Kogi has debunked reports on social media, alleging that bandits attacked and abducted passengers on an 18-seater commercial bus, along the Kabba-Okene Road. In a statement on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, said that no kidnapping or casualty occurred, a…

…on the lingering leadership tussle within the opposition party, came up before Justice Ahmad Mahmud Gama, who had earlier adjourned the matter on June 4 to June 19 for hearing. Proceedings on Friday witnessed extensive legal arguments lasting several hours, culminating in the court delivering rulings on three separate…

Algeria have lodged a complaint with FIFA over “refereeing injustice” in their opening World Cup loss to Argentina, particularly a tackle by Lionel Messi, an Algerian football federation source told AFP on Friday. Messi caught Algeria defender Aissa Mandi on the calf with a studs-up challenge from behind in the 30th mi…

…has granted six months extension to the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi. The six months extension was made public via a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, as Comptroller General of Customs, Ade…

– Police warn parties against lawlessness. By Shina Abubakar Osogbo A fresh crisis hits local government council secretariats across Osun State following attempts by members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and some elected officials under the platform to take over the administration of the third tier of governmen…

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA - The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has given Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) under the Metro Area Command a two-week deadline to tackle robbery and other security challenges within the nation’s capital. The directive was disclosed…

"This disturbing act is a grave violation of the rights and dignity of a child. It must be condemned by all well-meaning Nigerians,"

"I want to encourage registered voters. They should come out and vote tomorrow. Nothing will happen to them. We are calling on registered voters to come out and exercise their civic responsibility peacefully."

The NSCDC said the credibility of the election would depend largely on the impartial conduct of security personnel, and therefore, officers must carry out their duties without fear or favour.

Justice Salim Ibrahim gave the order after counsel to the plaintiffs, Gordy Uche, SAN, informed the court that the suit is time-bound.

…neither anger nor remorse. He has to allow people to protect themselves. He withdrew policemen from politicians, yet Minister Wike still moves around in a Rolls Royce with a battalion of policemen. Since Tinubu is a pathetic commander-in-chief, he should outsource security to the people. […]

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