…event will be a closed-door networking session with a curated guest list, allowing founders, investors, policymakers, and operators to exchange views away from formal stages. The decision to bring the pre-conference discussions to Nairobi reflects the city’s growing importance in shaping the continent’s digital economy…

…Julian Quinones gave Mexico a deserved lead midway through the first half with a thunderous strike and then turned provider for Raul Jimenez. Ecuador desperately needed to wrest back the momentum after the break but struggled to shift through the gears, with the home side largely in control. Mexico had not won a World…

…the dollar. Trump's income disclosure also mentions $635 million in royalties received under a licensing agreement related to the $TRUMP cryptocurrency, launched just hours before his inauguration in January 2025. The president's activities in the cryptocurrency sector are the main reason for the near tripling of his p…

…Hon. George Ozor, and the APGA Chairman in Njikoka LGA, Hon. Chinedu Anakwe, commended the group for its endorsement. Ozor described the support as a significant morale booster for the campaign, expressing confidence that it would strengthen APGA’s chances in what he predicted would be one of the most competitive House…

…available to distribution companies. Operational data released by the Nigerian Independent System Operator showed that thermal power plants require an estimated 1,629.75 million standard cubic feet of gas per day to operate optimally. However, as of February 23, actual gas supply was about 692 million standard cubic fe…

On Monday this week, the story of another United States military operation in Nigeria trended. Sebastian Lukacs Gorka, United States Senior Counterterrorism Director and President Donald Trump's confidant, made startling revelations about a counter-terrorism operation in Nigeria that took place three weeks ago at an un…

…statement on Tuesday that the conference demonstrated the value of bringing together founders, investors, universities, businesses, and community leaders around a shared technology agenda. "Tech Derby was created to build a stronger technology ecosystem in Derby and the wider East Midlands. This conference showed what…

…significant progress has also been made in fortifying flour, sugar and vegetable oil under the NAFDAC Food Fortification Regulations 2021. Edwards urged Nigerians to pay closer attention to food labels and fortification logos when purchasing products. "The food label speaks to you. Nigerians must look out for the forti…

…Sweden have quality in attack too, with the Premier League trio of Viktor Gyokeres, Alexander Isak and Anthony Elanga. But they couldn’t get enough of the ball to create chances and Graham Potter’s team now go home. Getting this far should really be seen as a success for them, however, after they only made it to North…

The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has strongly condemned the online racist abuse directed at Netherlands players following their painful elimination

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, has commended the resilience of Nigerians returning from South Africa amid rising anti-immigration tensions and xenophobic attacks. The minister praised the returnees for maintaining good conduct despite the circumstances that forced them to l…

…the Head, Sustainability Reporting Regulations Department, Rasak Abubakar, investors, lenders and customers no longer judge companies solely by their financial statements and profit figures but increasingly want to know how businesses manage risks, govern their operations, respond to environmental challenges and create…

…meeting for the year 2026. The CAS explained that the purpose of the SRB meeting extended beyond reviewing statistics and reports. According to him, it is to critically analyse underlying trends, identify systemic deficiencies, and develop practical solutions to prevent future mishaps. He added that the gathering offer…

…liquidity, and faster settlement, it does not eliminate the risks associated with the underlying assets. For example, tokenised property, used in real estate, still depends on proper legal ownership, independent custody, accurate valuation, and regulatory oversight in the jurisdictions where the assets are located. Fou…

Between 2020 and 2024, official figures show a gradual increase in membership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), with more than 80% of new members under the age of 35.

…company’s board said in a statement. Tobe inherits a business that has grown rapidly under Malhotra’s leadership. In a Tuesday statement, Airtel said it rolled out more than 2,000 network sites during the period, the largest expansion programme in the company’s history, while introducing 5G services, eSIM technology, f…

…to ensure petroleum marketers do not exploit Nigerians through excessive pricing under the deregulated downstream petroleum market. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, gave the directive in Abuja yesterday while delivering the keynote address at the NMDPRA General Counsel and Le…

By: Soji Ajibola and Ifeoluwa Adeyeye Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has been urged to intervene in the lingering crisis over the Aresaadu stool to forestall a breakdown of law and order in the community. The Aresaadu of Iresaadu, Oba Abraham Adeyeye, who spoke through his representative, Adekunle Raji, at a press c…

…many non-Muslims have a wrong perception of Shari'a law, a situation he believes has hindered its acceptance and official recognition. Olawuyi said this during the 20th anniversary of the Osun State Independent Shari'a Panel, established by the state muslim community. The OSMC president said that for more than two deca…

...Say FG funding withdrawal will undermine airport standards By Anayo Okoli ENUGU - The Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), a group of prominent Igbo intellectuals, traditional rulers and stakeholders, has rejected the Federal Government’s concession of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, to a private comp…

…Fagbewesa, who is the Principal Secretary to the Onikoyi of Ikoyi-Ekiti, Ọba Moses Akinwande Ogundana, also advocated stricter enforcement of environmental sanitation regulations, including appropriate sanctions against individuals and businesses found violating waste disposal laws. He expressed optimism that with prom…

…of international agricultural experts to Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, at his private residence, in Ibadan. The delegation, facilitated by the Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), Dr Debo Akande, comprised the Director-General of the International Institute of Tropica…

…NDC, has appealed last week’s Lokoja Federal High Court judgment, mandating the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, not to recognise the NDC as a political party pending when all legal issues surrounding it are resolved. The NDC has maintained that it remains a legally recognised political party despite th…

…This is a 4G chip, not a 5G one. Tecno claims an AnTuTu score of around 550,000, but independent tests measured a score closer to 374,000-400,000. 3. RAM and storage Memory depends on the market you're in. Some versions ship with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Tecno's Memory Fusion 4.0 feature can extend this using v…

…en français First published June 28, 2026 The first generation of African digital lenders believed it had found banking’s blind spot. Millions of people earned money, ran businesses and moved cash around every day, yet remained invisible to lenders because they lacked collateral, formal employment or a long relationshi…