New mini-grid rules will unlock renewable energy expansion – REA
The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, Dr Abba Aliyu, has praised the newly released mini-grid regulations by the Nigerian Electricity…
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UK banks to access guarded Anthropic AI model amid concerns
British banks are set to gain access next week to a powerful artificial intelligence tool developed by Anthropic, a system the company…
Uber lets customers return purchases without leaving home
Uber unveiled a new feature on Friday that allows customers to return purchased items without stepping outside their homes. The returns option,…
UK confronts Meta, TikTok, Google, others over online safety concerns
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told social media executives that “things can’t go on like this” during a Downing Street meeting…
20million people at risk of food insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa – IMF
The International Monetary Fund says more than 20 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are at risk of severe food insecurity as surging…
Lagos strengthens Red Line capacity with new 24-car train delivery
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the state has taken delivery of a new set of 24-car trains to boost operations on…
Europe has ‘six weeks’ of jet fuel left – IEA
Europe may have “perhaps six weeks of jet fuel remaining,” according to the head of the International Energy Agency. The organisation said…
MTN suspends Xtratime airtime, data credit service
MTN Nigeria has temporarily suspended its airtime and data credit advance service, widely known as Xtratime. The telecom operator disclosed the development…
Nigeria handles 25% West African cargo despite 60% GDP — NPA
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Abubakar Dantsoho, says Nigeria accounts for over 60 percent of West Africa’s gross domestic…
Nigeria unveils first African blue economy television
Blue Economy Television, a platform established to promote Nigeria’s maritime and blue economy sector, has been officially launched in Lagos. A statement…
Dangote listed among TIME 100 most influential people
The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has been named to the TIME100 list for 2026, reinforcing his position as one…
FG won’t reinstate fuel subsidy despite Middle East tensions — Edun
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said the federal government will not reinstate fuel subsidies,…