With the delivery of two million barrels of crude, the $19 billion Dangote Oil Refining Company is set to commence production of petroleum products paving the way for additional jobs and foreign exchange relief to the economy. This follows yesterday’s delivery of an additional one million barrels of crude oil yesterday to the refinery, two…
Lagos, the economic centre of Nigeria, has been rated dual in the list of sinking cities that could disappear by 2100. According to the World Economic Forum, via World of Statistics, top on the list is Jakarta, Indonesia, which is sinking at a rate of 6.7 inches per year due to excessive groundwater pumping. Lagos…
Enugu State government has resolved to partner with the federal government through the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and other stakeholders to construct a modern terminal and rail transportation to remodel the transport system in the state. Governor Peter Mbah disclosed the plan yesterday at the Government House, Enugu, when he received the NRC managing director,…
Nigeria and Germany have signed an international agreement to assist with 12,000 megawatts of electricity to Nigeria’s national grid to help spur it’s distribution. The standing agreement, which was signed in Dubai on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Conference (COP28) was witnessed by President Bola Tinubu and Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Initiatong the agreement,…
As a means to help alleviate the impact fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians, the Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tricycle, widely known as the “Keke NAPEP,” to lessen the dependency on fuel and help with the high cost of transportation. The National Orientation Agency (NOA), in collaboration with the…
Not fewer than two hundred women and youths have been trained in various skills by the National Industrial Skills Development Programme of the Industrial Training Fund to enable them to be self-reliant. The aspects of training includes solar power installation, POP and painting, hairdressing and beauty care, ladies’ wig and cap making, as well as…
The federal government has officially approved the partial commercialization of the 12 River Basin Development Authorities across the nation. Professor Joesph Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, made this announcement during a two-day familiarization visit to the Anambra Imo River Basin Development Authority in Owerri, Imo State. He emphasized that the strategic move…
President Bola Tinubu will, on Saturday November 18, depart Abuja for Berlin, Germany, to attend the G20 Compact with Africa (CwA) Conference on November 20, 2023, hosted by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. According to a statement by his media aide Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu will join other Heads of State and Government of CwA member…
Google has launched AR Beauty ads in recognition of the potential of augmented reality (AR) as an effective advertising medium. This is a new type of smartphone advertisement that enables brands to promote lip and eye products, with foundation soon to be added, through virtual try-on experiences. Announcing this on its support platform, google maintained…
Google latest smart phone the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are using AI feature to help alter people’s expressions in photographs. AI technologies are now evolving in our daily lives. From Voice-activated virtual assistants, to recommendation systems, self-driving cars, AI-powered healthcare applications ana AI face alteration are becoming more common. With AI evolution Google’s…
A company has been sued after claiming its nonstick frying pan were made at 30,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The claim by SharkNinja rivals the 10,000 Fahrenheit temperature of the Sun’s surface. Patricia Brown, a resident of New Jersey say the company’s claim out rightly violates the laws of physics and therefore New Jersey’s law, as well….
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Nigeria to represent President Tinubu at the 3rd Belt and Road Initiative Forum in Beijing, China, scheduled for October 16 – 18, 2023. This was disclosed on his official X handle on Sunday. The Vice President is expected to engage in discussions with international leaders at the Forum from…
ABEOKUTA: The Federal Government has assured investors in the country of the determination of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration to ensure adequate power supply across the country, especially in industrial clusters. Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, gave the assurance during the Agbara Business Roundtable held in Agbara, Ado-Odo-Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State…
The European Union (EU) has warned Mark Zuckerberg over the spread of disinformation on Meta’s social media platforms after Hamas’ attack on Israel. The EU gave Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, 24 hours to take action and comply with European law. Social media firms have seen a surge in misinformation about the conflict, including…
Authorities of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, have recounted the incident that led to the death of a pregnant woman and a commercial tricyclist, popularly called Keke NAPEP, in an auto crash in the early hours on Tuesday, at Ago Palace Way, Okota area of Lagos State. Recall that pandemonium broke out when…
A European Commission study has suggested that X has the highest rating for disinformation among social media networks. The study examined over 6,000 unique social media posts across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and YouTube. According to the BBC, the study analysed content in three countries at high risk of disinformation: Spain, Poland, and Slovakia,…
Flapmax, a data, AI-driven and asset financing and software management platform for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) technology has select 12 companies selected for the second cohort of the FAST Accelerator startup program, created in partnership with Microsoft to help strengthen and scale Africa’s digital ecosystem. Following the conclusion of its 2-week Online Bootcamp, which…
An integrated financial services group, Norrenberger recently received upgraded ratings from Agusto & Co Limited to ‘BBB(IM)’ and Data Pro Limited to ‘A-’ respectively. The credit rating companies in their 2023 investment manager rating exercise determined Norrenberger’s rating as higher than the previous report, following the remarkable increase in its assets under management, streamlined operations,…
In the ever-evolving world of technology, Xiaomi has consistently stood out as an innovator, pushing boundaries and redefining what smartphones can do. Now, Xiaomi is ready to make waves once again with the highly anticipated launch of the Xiaomi 13T in Nigeria on September 27, 2023. In the world of smartphones, few brands have made…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the use of concrete technology in roads construction across the country. The Minister of Works, Mr. David Umahi, briefed State House correspondents on the approval. He said the President also approved the construction of a coastal route with a 50-meter wide visibility stretch, under a Public-Private Partnership arrangement, starting from…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived New York for the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78). The Boeing 737 conveying the President and his entourage, touched down in New York on Sunday. The President was received by Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN); Amb Tijjani Muhammad-Bande and Minister of Foreign…
A technology firm has introduced a new social media platform called Yomen Cloud, which focuses on being non-seductive and anti-pornography, with the goal of promoting moral values. During the launch event, Marypearl Nate, Itek’s Head of Marketing for the Africa Region, emphasized the strategic choice of Nigeria as the location for the global launch….
The British High Commission in Nigeria has announced the opening of a new temporary submission centre for UK visas in Enugu State. A statement by the British High commission in Lagos indicates that the facility will offer service twice a week. The commission explains that the appointment system allows an applicant to select Enugu as…
The African Union has been granted permanent membership to the G20, host nation India has announced, in an historic expansion of the economic bloc. Indian prime minister Narendra Modi invited the president of the 55-member African Union (AU) to take a seat at the table among permanent members at the opening of the two-day summit…
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India has launched a rocket to study the sun, marking another milestone in its space exploration program. According to report, the rocket blasted off shortly before noon on Saturday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, in southern India, for a 1.5 million-kilometer, four-month journey toward the sun. “Mission accomplished, the India Space Research…
Russian authorities have reported that their air defense systems successfully destroyed two drones in separate incidents. One drone was intercepted as it approached Moscow, in the Istrinskii district. There were no casualties or damage reported. Another drone was destroyed near the border with Ukraine, in the Shebekino district of the Belgorod region. The Russian defense…
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has deployed 103 mini-grids across the country under the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP). The Managing Director and Chief Executive of REA, Ahmed Salihijo during the 10th Mini Grid roundtable discussion, held virtually on Wednesday in Abuja said the agency was committed to bridging the energy access gap in Nigeria. He…
Japan has on Thursday commenced the release of treated waste water from its nuclear plant at Fukushima into the Pacific Ocean. Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) said it’s expecting to release about 200 to 210 cubic meters of treated water before Friday and a total of 7800 cubic meters over a period of 17days. The…
Google has introduced a new Transparency Center to make it easier for users to learn more about its product policies. According to Google, the new hub will assist users to learn more about its policy development process, transparency reports, policies by product or service, and reporting tools. In a blog post, Google’s Vice President David…
The Lagos state government has suspended the general manager of Lagos State Infrastructure and Asset Management Agency (LASIAMA), Adenike Adekanmbi. This followed the submitted report by the panel appointed to investigate the unfortunate elevator accident at the General Hospital, Odan, that led to the death of Dr Vwaere Diaso. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information…
