Google has officially confirmed that its next big hardware event, “Made by Google,” will take place on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The showcase will be streamed live from New York City at 1 PM Eastern Time (6 PM in Nigeria),…
When the Federal Government issued an urgent flood alert in early August 2025, warning residents in 15 states to brace for days of heavy rainfall, many Nigerians received the announcement with fear rather than preparedness. For families who had barely…
On Friday, 15 August 2025, the Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Professor Babatola Ayodele, led his management team on a courtesy visit to Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), the visionary founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD). The meeting,…
Every society that dreams of prosperity invests first in the minds of its young people. In Nigeria, however, the classroom — the very engine room of human capital — is struggling to ignite. With alarming failure rates in core subjects…
Abuja, 16 August 2025 — In a move signalling robust international collaboration, the World Bank and the Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) have taken a significant step in fortifying Nigeria’s mining sector. A high-powered delegation from the World Bank, led by…
In a twist no one saw coming, Perplexity AI, the young artificial intelligence company that has been making waves in Silicon Valley, has put forward a staggering $34.5 billion (₦34.5 trillion) bid to acquire Google Chrome, the world’s most popular…
Nigeria has taken a bold step into the future of cultural preservation and tourism with the launch of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) Digital Museum. Announced by Hannatu Musa Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and…
In a development that has set the Nigerian higher education community abuzz, the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has officially issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government. This stark pronouncement signals rising tensions and puts the nation’s polytechnic…
At the recent Namibia Oil & Gas Conference held in Windhoek, Nigeria proudly took its place on the international stage as the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) showcased the strides…
The Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko, Delta State, has officially announced the opening of its online portal for the 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening exercise. This announcement, made on Friday, 15 August 2025, marks the start of a crucial phase for candidates…
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) is setting the stage for what it calls a “tech-driven reset” of Nigeria’s banking industry, positioning technology and policy as twin pillars for the sector’s transformation. In a financial landscape where artificial…
On 13 August 2025, Nigeria officially granted a Foreign Carrier Operation Permit (FCOP) to Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL), green-lighting all-important nonstop service between Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and Lagos, Nigeria. The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Aviation…
In a bold and hopeful stride, Ethiopia and Nigeria are joining forces to develop a fleet of African-made drones, marking an exciting milestone for the continent’s technological independence. This collaboration spans both civilian and military applications, reflecting a shared ambition…
In a case that is quickly drawing attention across West Africa, Lonestar Cell MTN, one of Liberia’s largest telecom operators, has taken the country’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to court over a US$15,000 fine for noise pollution. The dispute centres…
At long last, Vodacom’s persistent four-year pursuit of a strategic stake in fibre infrastructure through Maziv is bearing fruit. In a landmark ruling on 15th August 2025, South Africa’s Competition Appeal Court gave the green light to Vodacom’s plan to…