…countries in Europe have been lax with spyware makers like Italy. Despite numerous scandals, Europe, home to many spyware and hacking tools makers, has continually failed to curb the export of spyware to authoritarian regimes. Critics say that a recently renewed effort across the bloc of 27 member states to tackle its…

…Danialu, Agbabiaka communities in the state capital, recorded the same zero attendance, despite the rebuttal by the state Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi. He said the police command had launched a search for the mastermind of the false alarm, warning that such acts could cause public disorder. In his reaction on Fr…

…foreign market, the Naira recorded depreciation throughout this week except on Monday. Also in the week under review, the Naira has lost N14.19 against the dollar at the official FX market. Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 18, 2026: Nigerian Naira records highest depreciation

…Australia made three changes at the break — sending on Connor Metcalfe and Nestory Irankunda, the goalscorers against Turkey — and pushed higher up the field. They were nearly caught out immediately. Balogun raced onto a through ball for a one-on-one chance, but his shot was blocked after a heavy touch. Australia’s bes…

…policymakers, and civil society. Its value lies in tracking whether the sixteen recommendations are being implemented, identifying where progress has stalled, and sustaining pressure for measurable reform. Only through consistent compliance monitoring can these commitments move beyond paper and become a functioning ins…

…investors continue to rebalance portfolios, although attractive valuations in selected fundamentally strong stocks may encourage bargain hunting and provide intermittent support for the market.

…Koch Disruptive Technologies, Nucleation Capital, and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. The company most recently raised a $240 million round in February led by NantWorks with participation from investors including Deerfield Management, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Oaktree Capital Management, Pelican…

…2026/2027 Premier League season begins away against Fulham. The game will be played on Monday, August 24, at Craven Cottage. The Blues' first home fixture is against Brighton on Saturday, August 29, at Stamford Bridge. Here is the full list of Chelsea’s 2026/2027 Premier League fixtures: Mon 24 Aug - Fulham (A) Wed 26…

…calculated and deliberate progress’ through President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. His remark comes at a time when many Nigerians are complaining over the high cost of living, which has been largely caused by the removal of the fuel subsidy and other recent government policies. The Senate President claimed that t…

…officials and to discontinue the practice of issuing blank pre-signed financial mandates. He warned that such practices weaken transparency and accountability in the management of public resources. Receiving the report on behalf of Governor Alia, Deputy Governor Dr. Sam Ode reaffirmed the administration's commitment to…

…to the organization. Mrs Toyin Ojora Saraki is the Founder-President of The Wellbeing Foundation Africa and a globally recognized advocate for women's and children's health, with over two decades of leadership spanning maternal, newborn, and child health, gender equity, and community wellbeing. She serves as Inaugural…

…against traffic regulations, commercial motorcyclists operating on major roads, vandalism of public and private property, indiscriminate parking on highways and traffic congestion. "He therefore ordered the DPOs to end these crimes within two weeks or face the consequences," the statement said. According to the command…

…whose support and cooperation continue to inspire the administration’s development agenda. It also serves as a renewed motivation to remain focused on delivering projects and policies that improve lives and expand opportunities for present and future generations. As Benue State continues its journey of transformation,…

…in their opening World Cup 2026 fixture.Sweden inflicted a 5-1 loss on Tunisia in Sunday's Group F tie at the Estadio Monterrey in Guadalupe, Mexico.Reports afterwards suggested Lamouchi had been immediately sacked, but sources told BBC Sport that the 54-year-old took training on Monday.However, the Tunisian Football A…

Partey misled Canadian officials over previous arrestImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Thomas Partey previously represented Ghana at the 2022 World Cup in QatarByBen CollinsBBC Sport journalistPublished16 June 2026Updated 17 June 2026Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama after wrongly t…

…and New Zealand in 2024. Pakistan have suffered two defeats, having lost to India on Sunday.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, South Africa have reached the final of the past two T20 World Cups and lost bothRelated topicsCricketMore on this storyNotifications, social media and more with BBC SportPublished8 June

…is set to be reunited with his mother ahead of their next game against Uruguay on Sunday.The 40-year-old told reporters after Monday's player-of-the-match performance that his mum had been unable to attend the World Cup because of the high cost of obtaining a US visa.But she confirmed to the BBC at her home in Sao Vice…

…company owner was Thomas Nicholson. The skipper in the dock was his son, Tom Jr.On Monday, Nicholson admitted breaching a human trafficking court order in a Scottish legal first.Just days earlier, his son Tom Jr admitted failing to provide adequate food and rest to five Ghanaian fishermen while he was a skipper at TN T…

…refugee stars at the World Cup18 June 2026Ian WilliamsBBC Sport AfricaBBCNestory Irankunda, Antonio Rudiger and Alphonso Davies are representing Australia, Germany and Canada respectively at the World Cup - and all have links to Africa as refugeesWhen Antonio Rudiger entered the fray as a substitute during Germany's Wo…

…World Cup over alleged involvement in spot-fixing in Ligue 1.Wahi, 23 - who started Sunday's World Cup win over Ecuador - has been accused of deliberately earning a yellow card while playing for Nice against Metz in May.Spot-fixing is the practice of deliberately affecting match incidents in a way that allows people to…

…waste time in parting company with Sabri Lamouchi after their 5-1 defeat by Sweden on Monday - making them the first ever country to sack a coach after their first game at the finals.The 48-team format means the North Africans still have a chance to progress from Group F, but Renard has little margin for error when he…

Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power19 June 2026Wycliffe MuiaandAlfred LasteckEPA-EFEPresident Emmerson Mnangagwa was due to step down in 2028 when his second term expires BBC Africa podcastsFocus on AfricaThis Is AfricaAfricaZimbabwe

…GreeceNigeria made their first World Cup appearance in 1994 and immediately set the standard with this jersey.Rashidi Yekini, Daniel Amokachi and Emmanuel Amunike all scored as the Super Eagles rocked it on their debut, gaining a 3-0 win over Bulgaria.They wore it again for the 2-0 victory over Greece, meaning they won…

…has been directed at the people who will have to use it. Governments from Nigeria to Rwanda are publishing national AI strategies, while investors are accelerating capital into technology ecosystems across the continent. In Lagos, a generation of founders is building AI tools for markets that global technology companie…

…preferences, and campus experiences. All that data is ingested, and AI generates recommendations. Humanly, it’s impossible to find the best fit out of 600 universities without bias. AI removes that bias and creates objective, unfiltered recommendations based on student preferences. That’s a complex problem only AI can…