Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Bans Public Demonstrations Over Emirate Dispute, Orders Arrest of Protesters. Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has issued a ban on all public demonstrations within the state. This directive includes the arrest of individuals participating in…
US Billionaire Larry Connor Plans Titanic Dive Nearly One Year After OceanGate Tragedy. Nearly a year after the OceanGate Titan submersible implosion, Ohio tycoon Larry Connor and Triton Submarines co-founder Patrick Lahey plan to explore the Titanic wreck. They aim…
Tinubu Changes National Anthem to ‘Nigeria, We Hail Thee. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a bill to revert Nigeria’s national anthem from “Arise O Compatriots” back to the original “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the…
Atiku’s Six Recommendations for Tinubu’s Success. Atiku’s Recommendations for Tinubu: Pause and Reflect: Assess reforms needed and establish a clear framework. Review the Budget: Adjust the budget to address economic challenges and rising commodity prices. Review Social Investment Programme (SIP):…
Tinubu’s First Year: Insecurity and Hunger Persist – Fadojoe. Fadojoe Criticizes Tinubu’s First Year, Calls for Policy Review: Fadojoe, of Rescue Movement for New Nigeria, urges Tinubu to review policies due to widespread discontent. Highlights include rising insecurity, hunger, and…
The five largest sectors in the Nigerian economy as of Q1 2024. In the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Nigeria increased by 2.98% on an annual basis. This indicates a 0.67 percentage point increase…
FG aims for N2 trillion yearly revenue from blue economy by 2027. The Federal Government aims to generate N2 trillion annually from the blue economy by 2027, according to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola. This initiative…
The economy is seen to be harmed by CBN rate hikes in Q2. Economists and analysts predict that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) jumbo interest rate hikes since February will negatively impact economic growth in Q2. Despite the National…
In a year, the money supply rises to a record high of N96.96 trillion despite a liquidity crunch. provide solutions that are shorter. Nigeria’s money supply (M2) hit a record high of N96.96 trillion in April 2024, despite the Central…
Dangote refinery plans London and Lagos listings Nigeria’s Dangote refinery plans to pursue dual listings on the London and Lagos stock exchanges, a senior executive announced on Tuesday. Aliko Dangote, the refinery’s builder and Africa’s richest man, hinted at a…
Skej’s AI meeting scheduling assistant acts like having a personal assistant in your email. Skej, a new startup, offers an AI assistant that integrates into emails to schedule meetings, making the process easier and more efficient. Unlike other solutions like…
Tumblr introduces semi-private Communities in open beta, offering users a new way to connect and share content. Tumblr launches its “Communities” feature in open beta, providing users with dedicated spaces to connect on various topics outside the main dashboard. The…
Félix Pago secures $15.5M for Latino remittances via WhatsApp. Félix Pago secures $15.5M for Latino remittances via WhatsApp, offering seamless cross-border transactions. It leverages WhatsApp’s popularity in the region, enabling easy money transfers. With partnerships for cash pickup, stablecoin utilization,…
Google introduces AI-powered features to Chromebook. Google Introduces New AI-Powered Features for Chromebook Plus: New AI Features: Google adds AI writing assistant, wallpaper creator, and easy access to Google’s Gemini chatbot to Chromebook Plus. Gemini Integration: Gemini icon on Chromebook…
Supermarkets experience sales surge due to faster deliveries and credit offerings. In 2023, Nigerian supermarkets saw a 24.4% sales increase, reaching N370 billion, due to faster deliveries and expanded consumer credit options. According to Euromonitor International, supermarkets benefited from inflation-driven…