"Why are we the only people who feel we have to wear another texture of hair to feel beautiful?" - Content creator, Maraji encourages Black women to embrace their natural hair Popular content creator Maraji has sparked conversation online after encouraging Black women to embrace and appreciate their natural hair. Speak…

Germany offers different visa types for study, work, and research, each with its own financial and eligibility requirementsSome German visa applicants must show a minimum bank balance, while others must meet a required annual salary to qualifyThis report explains four German visa types, their requirements, and the mini…

The European Union demanded Thursday that Google share data with other search engines and open up its Android system to rival AI services, but the US giant said the measures would put privacy at risk. The move is the latest by Brussels against the behemoth as it seeks to flex its muscles over Big Tech. The order was ma…

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"As a woman, don't marry your enemy" - Sarah Martins shares encounter after offering a woman a ride in Lagos Actress Sarah Martins has advised women to be careful when choosing a life partner after recounting an encounter she had in Lagos.According to her, she offered a woman a ride through a flooded road, only to disc…

This DNA is a must" - Mohbad's father says paternity test is key to uncovering singer's death "Mohbad's father has insisted that the DNA test must be carried out, saying it is important not only to establish paternity but also to help uncover the circumstances surrounding the late singer's death.In a recent video, he a…

"My heart belongs to men. I'm a woman" - Bobrisky responds to ladies asking to date him Popular crossdresser Bobrisky has responded to women sliding into his DMs, saying he has no interest in dating them because his heart belongs to men.In a series of posts shared on social media, Bobrisky thanked the women for the att…

DJ Chicken's sister appeals to Seyi Tinubu and Nigerians for help over brother's detention DJ Chicken's sister has made an emotional appeal to well-meaning Nigerians, asking them to help plead with Seyi Tinubu for her brother's release. In a video circulating online, the visibly distressed woman said she and DJ Chicken…

…the website, the top 10 US companies sponsoring H-1B visas in 2026 are listed below: 1. Google 2. Amazon 3. Microsoft 4. Ernst & Young (EY) 5. Deloitte Consulting 6. Accenture 7. Apple 8. Intel 9. IBM 10. Meta The website also listed the requirements for Sponsored Workers as follows: A legitimate job offer from a U.S.…

The family of Lt. Felix Ademe Isaac, the 28-year-old Nigerian Army officer who died during an operation to rescue abducted teachers and pupils in Oyo State, says it is struggling to come to terms with the loss. Lt. Isaac was killed on July 10, 2026, while leading troops in the operation that secured the freedom of teac…

American fitness influencer Ashton Hall names Nigeria his favourite country in Africa American fitness influencer Ashton Hall has named Nigeria as his favourite country after touring parts of Africa. Speaking about his experience, Hall described Nigeria as the "African Miami," saying it stood out as the country he enjo…

…Reacting to the findings, OpenAI said such use of its technology violates its policies.Google and Anthropic also stated that their AI models are designed to reject dangerous requests involving weapons or harmful activities. However, according to the report, former insurgents claimed they were often able to bypass chatb…

Add us on Google The Ogun State Water Corporation (OGSWC) has attributed the persistent disruption of pipe-borne water supply in parts of Abeokuta to damage inflicted on water distribution pipelines during road construction and urban renewal projects executed by the previous administration, dismissing claims that the F…

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…activities such as automatic cloud backups on applications including WhatsApp, Google Cloud and iCloud. "A significant amount of data that's consumed on your handsets is done without your realisation," he said. He advised subscribers to review their device settings and configure cloud backups to run only over Wi-Fi or…

The Nigerian Press Organisation has welcomed President Bola Tinubu's directive to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate the activities of major global technology companies and generative artificial intelligence platforms operating in Nigeria. The organisation described the move as a …

…still resides on foreign platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and IBM Cloud. That dependence has persisted even as banks sharply increase their digital investments. Nigeria’s 10 largest banks spent a combined ₦177.91 billion (about $116 million) on information technology in the fi…

…make payments for products, services and subscriptions on platforms including Google, Spotify, Netflix, Facebook, YouTube Premium, Adobe, AliExpress, Temu and Flywire, among others. These partnerships are helping bridge the gap between African consumers and the global digital marketplace by providing secure and conveni…

Lagos consumers are increasingly turning to stockfish heads as scarcity of stockfish continues to push up prices of the popular soup ingredient across major markets in the state. The traders and consumers, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on Sunday in Lagos, attributed the developm…

…travelled much further than he ever imagined. Nyoni’s Lobola Calculator, housed on the Google Play Store, has attracted users across Southern Africa, Europe, and even Japan, where it was featured on national television. The Calculator may look like a novelty app, but it reflects a broader trend. Across the continent, d…

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…Apple has also updated trade-in prices for selected Android smartphones from Samsung and Google, those values have either remained the same or been reduced. Customers looking to maximise their trade-in value are advised to keep their devices in good condition, as cosmetic damage, cracked screens and faulty buttons can…

Google Play, Google’s digital marketplace for Android apps, has launched a $1 million equity-free fund for independent game studios across 32 African countries to help game developers grow their businesses and reach more players globally. The Indie Games Fund will award between $50,000 and $200,000 in capital to each o…

…drying technology, appears to be one of those people. Last Thursday, we met over Google Meet. She is currently based in Cairo, Egypt's capital, where she has been living since Sudan’s civil war forced her to flee with her daughters. She tells me about driving back into Sudan while drones flew overhead. About travelling…

A new alliance has formed between a Hollywood studio and a tech juggernaut. On Monday, Google DeepMind announced a $75 million investment (per the WSJ) into popular indie film studio A24, known for hits like "Marty Supreme," "Everything Everywhere All At Once," and the latest blockbuster "Backrooms." Google DeepMind is…