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Experts urge collaboration to accelerate renewable energy transition

Stakeholders at the Nigeria Renewable Energy Innovation Forum have urged greater collaboration, innovation, and strategic investments to fast-track the country’s shift to renewable energy and expand sustainable power access for all Nigerians. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the two-day forum—organised by the Rural Electrification Agency in Abuja—brought together policymakers, industry leaders, private investors, equipment […]

Business

Nigeria eyes $60b energy investment under NNPC’s 2030 vision

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced plans to attract $60 billion in investments by 2030 through strategic partnerships aimed at advancing Africa’s energy transition. Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, disclosed this on Tuesday during the “Energy Talk” session at the ongoing Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference 2025 in […]

Aviation

Keyamo urges Africa to enhance continental air traffic management systems

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged swift action to close capacity gaps in Africa’s Air Traffic Management systems, emphasizing the need for strategic investment in human capital to enhance airspace safety across the continent. Speaking at the 36th Africa and Middle East Regional Meeting of the International Federation of Air […]

FG suspends Nigeria Air until further notice
Aviation

Nigerian airline passengers lament dollar-based ticketing by airlines

With the festive season approaching, Nigerian air travellers have voiced strong frustration over the continued sale of flight tickets in foreign currencies, particularly the US dollar. Many fear the move will push airfares even higher, making air travel increasingly out of reach for ordinary Nigerians. The policy, recently revived by some international airlines, has triggered […]

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Chinese geologists discover massive mineral deposits in C’River

A new geological exploration exercise jointly conducted by the Cross River State government and a team of Chinese geologists has revealed extensive deposits of solid minerals across the state, positioning Cross River as an emerging hub in Nigeria’s mining sector. According to Tribune, the Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Mr. George Oben-Etchi, who confirmed the development […]

Spotify expands audiobook, lure authors with with new publishing program
Tech

Spotify hits 281m paid subscribers, 713m total users

Spotify posted strong growth in both its free and paid subscription tiers in Q3 2025, delivering results that met or exceeded Wall Street expectations. The platform added 5 million Premium subscribers, a 12 per cent rise to 281 million, while overall monthly active users grew 11 per cent to 713 million, reflecting a 17 million […]

Tech

WhatsApp unveils Apple Watch app for calls, messages

WhatsApp announced on Tuesday the launch of its new Apple Watch companion app, allowing users for the first time to receive call notifications, read complete messages, and record and send voice messages directly from their watch. “This new experience will help you stay on top of your chats without needing to pull out your iPhone,” […]

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UK orders all poultry indoors over spreading avian flu

The United Kingdom government on Tuesday ordered all poultry in England to be kept inside due to escalating cases of avian influenza. The order is set to take effect from Thursday. A statement detailed the new mandatory housing rules: “The new measures mean bird keepers across the whole of England must house all poultry and […]

Amazon cuts jobs in books division amid broader efficiency push
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Amazon launches first independently owned subsea cable project

Amazon is developing its first fully owned subsea fiber-optic cable, named Fastnet, to link United States with Ireland. Subsea fiber-optic cables handle more than 95 per cent of global international data and voice traffic, transmitting hundreds of terabits per second, including government communications, financial transactions, emails, video calls, and streaming services. Amazon has previously participated […]

Business

NNPCL seeks joint investments to unlock Africa’s energy prosperity

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulari, has urged energy firms and financial institutions to adopt co-investment strategies to de-risk Africa’s infrastructure and promote shared prosperity. In a post on X on Monday, NNPC said Ojulari made the call during a closed-door session of the Global Oil Club, […]

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Gombe disburses ₦8.2bn gratuity to 3,204 retirees

Governor Muhammadu Yahaya of Gombe State has announced the disbursement of ₦8.2 billion to clear part of the backlog of gratuities owed to retirees in the state and local government service. Speaking at the Government House, Gombe, on Tuesday during the presentation of cheques to beneficiaries, Yahaya said the payment covered a total of 3,204 […]