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Atalanta Set €70 Million for Ademola Lookman
Atalanta are reportedly demanding €70 million for Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, according to French outlet Le 10 Sport. The Bergamo-based club is firm on this valuation and will not entertain offers below the stated amount. Lookman has attracted significant interest […]
André Onana Receives Humanitarian Award
Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has been honored with the prestigious FIFPRO Player Impact Award, recognizing his outstanding humanitarian work in Cameroon and across Sub-Saharan Africa. Through his eponymous foundation, the 28-year-old Cameroonian has facilitated over 1,200 complex surgeries and […]
CAF Announces Best XI for Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has revealed the Best XI for the CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024, celebrating the tournament’s standout performers. Selected by the CAF Technical Study Group (TSG) — comprising analysts, coaches, and technical experts — […]
Enugu State is hosting 23rd National Sports Festival
Enugu State has officially secured the hosting rights for the 23rd edition of the National Sports Festival, marking the first time any state in Southeast Nigeria will host the prestigious event since its inception in 1973. The announcement followed a […]
Seyi Olofinjana to lead Chelsea FC Africa Scouting Operations
English Premier League giants Chelsea have appointed former Super Eagles midfielder Seyi Olofinjana as their Head of Scouting Operations for Africa, according to Soccernet.ng. Olofinjana, 44, enjoyed a distinguished playing career at both club and international levels. Starting with Nigerian […]
Africa
Tinubu and Kagame Push for Enhanced Intra-African Trade
In a significant move towards improving economic ties within the continent, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have publicly emphasized the importance of increased intra-African trade and collaboration. Their discussions took place on the sidelines of the […]
Nigeria to Support Ethiopia’s First Securities Exchange
In a move signaling deeper economic ties between Africa’s two most populous nations, Nigeria has announced its commitment to supporting Ethiopia’s newly launched securities exchange, the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX). This development marks a significant step in the economic liberalization […]
Business
Telecoms to Disconnect Banks Over N250 Billion USSD Debts
In a significant escalation of a long-standing financial dispute, major telecommunications companies in Nigeria have announced plans to disconnect banks from their Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services due to an unpaid debt amounting to N250 billion. This move could […]
HP Unveils AI-Powered Experiences to Boost Productivity at CES 2025
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, HP Inc. has taken a significant leap forward in integrating artificial intelligence into personal computing, unveiling a suite of AI-powered experiences designed to supercharge productivity and redefine the future of work. This announcement […]
Call for Increase in Currency Swap Between China and Nigeria To Improve Economic Growth
In a strategic move aimed at reinforcing economic ties, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has urged the Chinese government to increase the existing $2 billion currency swap agreement between the two nations. This call was made during a high-profile meeting […]
Nigeria Attracts $1.27bn in BRICS Investments
Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that Nigeria attracted $1.27 billion in foreign capital from BRICS nations by June 2024, a significant increase compared to the $438.72 million recorded during the same period in 2023. The BRICS bloc, comprising Brazil, […]
Technology
African Development Bank to Partner with LAMATA for Lagos Purple Rail Line Development
In a significant move to enhance Lagos State’s transportation infrastructure, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged to collaborate with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) on the development of the Lagos Purple Rail Line. This partnership was announced […]
HP Unveils AI-Powered Experiences to Boost Productivity at CES 2025
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, HP Inc. has taken a significant leap forward in integrating artificial intelligence into personal computing, unveiling a suite of AI-powered experiences designed to supercharge productivity and redefine the future of work. This announcement […]
Orange Partners with OpenAI and Meta to Develop AI for African Language Translation
Orange, the French telecoms operator, announced plans to collaborate with OpenAI and Meta to enhance large language models (LLMs) for translating regional African languages. This initiative, set to launch in the first half of 2025, will focus on incorporating West […]
Nigeria Set to Lead AI Revolution with New Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Institute
Nigeria is poised to take a giant leap in technology with the establishment of a state-of-the-art institute dedicated to robotics and artificial intelligence (AI). Spearheaded by Professor Bart Nnaji, a renowned engineer and former Minister of Science, Technology, and Power, […]
News
Alarm Raised by ASUU Over Alleged Plan to Abolish TETFund
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has strongly opposed the move by the Nigerian government to abolish the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), a key financier of public tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This concern was raised by ASUU leaders […]
Tinubu and Kagame Push for Enhanced Intra-African Trade
In a significant move towards improving economic ties within the continent, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have publicly emphasized the importance of increased intra-African trade and collaboration. Their discussions took place on the sidelines of the […]