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ICPC criticizes procurement contracts over integrity gap
Scams

Sokoto river basin director jailed for corruption

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has secured the conviction of Mr. Rabiu Musa Matazu, Director of Administration of the Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority, for corruptly converting public funds to personal use. Matazu was arraigned before Honourable Justice Abbas Bawule of the Katsina State High Court on a four-count charge […]

FG bags $2.2bn Sun Africa deal to develop power sector
Electricity

Nigeria partners Dutch firm on 1GW solar factory

Nigeria has partnered with a Dutch firm, Solarge BV, to establish a one-gigawatt solar panel manufacturing factory, marking a significant boost for the country’s clean energy and industrial sectors. The collaboration involves the Rural Electrification Agency and the Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria, which have formally launched Solarge Nigeria Limited, a special purpose vehicle that will […]

RMAFC unveils revenue collection software
Opinion

Economic diversification key to Nigeria’s fiscal stability — RMAFC

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has emphasized the need for governments at all levels to embark on transformative economic diversification to meet current economic realities. Speaking at a retreat for members of the Mobilisation and Diversification Committee, RMAFC Chairman Muhammed Bello Shehu highlighted the importance of evaluating existing revenue mobilisation frameworks, exploring innovative […]

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Shettima presides over NEC meeting

Vice President Kashim Shettima presided over a meeting of the National Economic Council on Thursday, marking the first gathering of the council since President Bola Tinubu renewed calls for the creation of state police to tackle worsening insecurity in Nigeria. The meeting began at about 11:30 am local time at the State House in Abuja, […]

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I’m not here to replace humans, says Albania’s AI minister

Albania’s AI-generated minister, Diella, addressed parliament for the first time on Thursday, defending its role as “not here to replace people, but to help them.” Diella, which translates to “sun” in Albanian, was appointed as the world’s first AI government minister last week by Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama. In a video appearance, Diella, dressed […]

Google partners Verve, okays naira payment Play Store
Tech

Google Play hosts 224 apps involved in global ad scam – Report 

Security researchers have uncovered a massive mobile ad fraud scheme involving 224 apps on the Google Play Store, collectively downloaded more than 38 million times worldwide. Dubbed SlopAds, the operation covertly generated fake ad views and clicks in the background, siphoning advertising revenue without delivering genuine engagement to brands. The scheme was exposed by HUMAN’s […]

Business

Burberry’s reinvention faces test on London fashion week runway

Burberry’s push to reinvent itself, starring Oscar winner Olivia Colman and Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher in celebration of its British heritage and signature trench coats, faces a fresh test on Monday as it reveals its newest designs at London Fashion Week. CEO Joshua Schulman, an American, has revamped Burberry’s marketing to present a more globally […]

Business

Court bars NUPENG from disrupting Dangote, MRS operations

The National Industrial Court has issued an interim injunction barring the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers from blocking roads or disrupting the operations of Dangote Refinery, MRS Oil Nigeria Limited, and MRS Oil and Gas Company Limited. The order also prohibits NUPENG and allied drivers’ associations from embarking on industrial action or […]

Air Peace denies alleged safety protocol violations in UK
Aviation

Air Peace begins construction of W’Africa’s biggest aircraft maintenance facility

Air Peace on Wednesday commenced construction of what is set to become West Africa’s largest Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility, an initiative poised to revolutionize Nigeria’s aviation sector, reduce capital flight, and position the country as a continental hub for aircraft maintenance. The groundbreaking ceremony was held at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on […]

Meta to unveil Twitter-like 'Threads' app
Tech

Meta launches $799 Ray-Ban display smart glasses

Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday introduced Meta’s first consumer-ready smart glasses, the Meta Ray-Ban Display, priced at $799. The glasses feature a compact digital display that users can control with hand gestures via a neural-powered wristband,according to CNBC. A promotional video showcasing the smart glasses briefly appeared on Meta’s YouTube channel on Monday before being taken […]

Australia fines Google $36m over anticompetitive search engine deals
Tech

Google to build four major digital hubs across Africa

Alphabet’s Google has unveiled plans to build four major infrastructure hubs across Africa, aimed at connecting its latest subsea fiber-optic cables and potentially transforming the continent’s digital connectivity. The hubs, strategically positioned in northern, western, southern, and eastern Africa, will host essential infrastructure including landing stations and data centers. Google’s Africa managing director, Alex Okosi, […]

Electricity customers paid N210.17b in three months - NERC
Electricity

Eight million Nigerians granted electricity access – REA

The Rural Electrification Agency has provided electricity access to about eight million Nigerians under the Nigeria Electrification Project, with millions more set to benefit in the coming years. According to REA’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Abba Aliyu, the agency has not only met its targets but exceeded them. Aliyu stated that the government […]