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Tech & InnovationNigeria said it has completed the evacuation of its citizens from South Africa this week, airlifting nearly 1,500 people as anti-immigrant groups piled on pressure on undocumented foreigners to leave the country.nThe post Nigeria ends evacuation of nearly 1,500 citizens from South Africa appeared...
Tech & InnovationSHANGHAI – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called for a fair and inclusive global system for artificial intelligence (AI) governance, urging countries to strengthen international cooperation to ensure the technology benefits humanity while addressing its growing risks. Speaking at the open...
Tech & InnovationR&B singer R. Kelly has formally appealed to United States President Donald Trump to commute his 31-year federal prison sentence after filing a request for executive clemency with the U.S. Department of Justice.nThe post R. Kelly appeals to Trump to commute 31-year prison sentence appeared first ...
Tech & InnovationNigerian streamer and content creator, Carter Efe, has voiced his frustration after revealing that his application for a United States visa was denied, saying he feels "trapped" in Nigeria because of the difficulty of travelling abroad.nThe post ‘We’re trapped in this country’ — Carter Efe lament...
Tech & InnovationThe move comes as Saudi Arabia appears to be on the brink of renewed war with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis after they fired missiles at an airport in the southern Saudi city of Abha on Monday.n
Tech & InnovationAnele said the increasing spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media had become a major challenge to national security.n
Tech & InnovationFrance captain Kylian Mbappe appeared to question Didier Deschamps' tactical approach after Les Bleus were beaten 2-0 by Spain in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.n
Tech & InnovationBy Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and its counterpart in the Republic of Benin have strengthened their partnership on the deployment of geospatial technology to enhance economic security, improve border surveillance, and facilitate legitimate trade along their shared border corri...
Tech & InnovationBy Prince Osuagwu Telecoms and digital solutions provider, Globacom, at the weekend revealed that its flourishing business empires are anchored on genuine appreciation of dedicated customers. This was also as it splashed cash and gift items worth millions of Naira on about 115 strategic partners ...
Tech & InnovationBy Adeola Badru Parents and relatives of pupils and teachers rescued from captivity in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State gathered at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, on Tuesday, awaiting reunion with their loved ones. The rescued victims ...
Tech & InnovationBy Hadiza Yusuf The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man suspected of attempting to supply ammunition and other items to bandits operating in parts of the state. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the suspe...
Tech & InnovationDirector of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) at the Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Zainab Suleiman Abubakar, said the initiative aligns with the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), which aims to improve learning outcomes through technology.nThe post NCC moves t...
