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AI could help Nigeria, other developing economies achieve century of progress in decade – Report

AI could help Nigeria, other developing economies ...

2 days ago 17

Belgian university suspends academic who spearheaded plagiarism allegation against Jason Arday

Belgian university suspends academic who spearhead...

2 days ago 18

CWPPF condemns police attack on Abuja journalist, demands probe, full compensation

CWPPF condemns police attack on Abuja journalist, ...

2 days ago 16

Man freed from prison after govt withdraws Facebook ‘nude’ post complaint

Man freed from prison after govt withdraws Faceboo...

2 days ago 16

UBA appoints new non-executive director, awaits CBN approval for half-year report

UBA appoints new non-executive director, awaits CB...

2 days ago 16

Expert warns against practices that can cause condom failure

Expert warns against practices that can cause cond...

2 days ago 18

Shettima arrives in Rivers to inaugurate landmark project

Shettima arrives in Rivers to inaugurate landmark ...

2 days ago 16

Sowore tackles Baba-Ahmed over claims about Babangida

Sowore tackles Baba-Ahmed over claims about Babang...

2 days ago 17

NDDC begins negotiations to improve staff welfare

NDDC begins negotiations to improve staff welfare

2 days ago 19

Why Kamo and I shifted focus from NEPA Boys — Ozain

Why Kamo and I shifted focus from NEPA Boys — Ozai...

2 days ago 23

2027: Okorocha sues INEC, APC, Uzodimma over Imo West District dispute

2027: Okorocha sues INEC, APC, Uzodimma over Imo W...

2 days ago 18

Atiku vows to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027

Atiku vows to restore petrol subsidy if elected pr...

2 days ago 17

ASUU-KASU commends Kaduna govt, says seven issues remain unresolved

ASUU-KASU commends Kaduna govt, says seven issues ...

2 days ago 16

AI adoptions widen financial access for MSMEs, individuals – Report

AI adoptions widen financial access for MSMEs, ind...

2 days ago 18

‘Abia deserves better’ — Doris Ogala unveils governorship manifesto, tackles Otti’s record

‘Abia deserves better’ — Doris Ogala unveils gover...

2 days ago 15

NCDC, partners launch guide to strengthen states’ public health laws

NCDC, partners launch guide to strengthen states’ ...

2 days ago 17

Tinubu reappoints JUTH chief medical director Chuwang Dungs

Tinubu reappoints JUTH chief medical director Chuw...

2 days ago 17

NACA, WHO intensify PrEP awareness, seek action against HIV misinformation

NACA, WHO intensify PrEP awareness, seek action ag...

2 days ago 17

I won’t be 40 ‘dragging’ spotlight with younger artistes — Davido

I won’t be 40 ‘dragging’ spotlight with younger ar...

2 days ago 16

Energy Transition: Nigeria must turn policies into bankable projects — official

Energy Transition: Nigeria must turn policies into...

2 days ago 17

Gospel singer Asu Ekiye announces separation from wife of 28 years

Gospel singer Asu Ekiye announces separation from ...

2 days ago 19

2027 Kaduna: Uba Sani, Ashiru clash over KASU-ASUU crisis

2027 Kaduna: Uba Sani, Ashiru clash over KASU-ASUU...

2 days ago 19

CJID-led multistakeholder dialogue highlights online safety, platform accountability concerns

CJID-led multistakeholder dialogue highlights onli...

2 days ago 19

Fake SSS operative arrested in Abuja – Official

Fake SSS operative arrested in Abuja – Official

2 days ago 17

AI tools must be adapted to local languages, institutions to work effectively – World Bank

AI tools must be adapted to local languages, insti...

2 days ago 18

Ademola Adeleke: The power of dance as authentic branding proposition, By Ehi Braimah

Ademola Adeleke: The power of dance as authentic b...

2 days ago 18

SPECIAL REPORT: Before they could finish school, Nigeria’s health system made them mothers

SPECIAL REPORT: Before they could finish school, N...

2 days ago 17

Osun 2026: Is IReV reclaiming its title as Nigeria’s electoral game changer?, By Samson Itodo

Osun 2026: Is IReV reclaiming its title as Nigeria...

2 days ago 20

Police confirm killing of 60-year-old man by suspected hoodlums in Osun

Police confirm killing of 60-year-old man by suspe...

2 days ago 20

Backstory of Osun poll, and what’s next for Adeleke, By Azu Ishiekwene

Backstory of Osun poll, and what’s next for Adelek...

2 days ago 22

Jigawa partners Egyptian firm on date palm and potato tissue culture technology

Jigawa partners Egyptian firm on date palm and pot...

2 days ago 24

Military recover AK-47, other weapons in Plateau

Military recover AK-47, other weapons in Plateau

2 days ago 19

Five Americans, Ecuador intelligence chief killed in helicopter crash in Kenya

Five Americans, Ecuador intelligence chief killed ...

2 days ago 20

No blanket ban on Uber, Bolt at Nigerian airports – FAAN

No blanket ban on Uber, Bolt at Nigerian airports ...

2 days ago 19

Beyond Frank Omenka’s moonlight tales, By Olusegun Adeniyi

Beyond Frank Omenka’s moonlight tales, By Olusegun...

2 days ago 21

Emboldened by Adeleke’s victory, Akwa Ibom residents knock Eno over ‘poor’ performance

Emboldened by Adeleke’s victory, Akwa Ibom residen...

2 days ago 19

FEC approves N438bn road projects, concessions

FEC approves N438bn road projects, concessions

2 days ago 19

Anambra community cries to Tinubu, Soludo over planned demolition of houses for power project

Anambra community cries to Tinubu, Soludo over pla...

2 days ago 20

Xenophobia: 83 Nigerians return from South Africa, FG says 90 killed since 2022

Xenophobia: 83 Nigerians return from South Africa,...

2 days ago 22

Unveiling Austin Emaduku’s Colours of My Mind: A landscape of throbbing narrations

Unveiling Austin Emaduku’s Colours of My Mind: A l...

2 days ago 22

D’Tigers name strong 12-man squad for crucial FIBA World Cup Qualifying window in Tunisia

D’Tigers name strong 12-man squad for crucial FIBA...

2 days ago 23

Tinubu orders EFCC cash recoveries, unclaimed dividends to fund student loans

Tinubu orders EFCC cash recoveries, unclaimed divi...

2 days ago 25

Trump announces ‘most crushing’ economic sanctions on Iran

Trump announces ‘most crushing’ economic sanctions...

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Military moves Plateau headquarters after killings

Military moves Plateau headquarters after killings...

2 days ago 28

Christantus Uche undergoes successful surgery after serious knee Injury

Christantus Uche undergoes successful surgery afte...

2 days ago 24

WHO declares polio outbreaks over in five African countries

WHO declares polio outbreaks over in five African ...

2 days ago 21

UK Home Office says asylum seekers can stay with friends, family

UK Home Office says asylum seekers can stay with f...

2 days ago 20

Uproar in Anambra market as police shoot two traders

Uproar in Anambra market as police shoot two trade...

2 days ago 21

Donor cuts, govt inaction push HIV patients towards death, uncertainty in Rivers, Akwa Ibom (2)

Donor cuts, govt inaction push HIV patients toward...

2 days ago 30

Gov Mbah appoints 23 new special advisers, assistants to strengthen governance

Gov Mbah appoints 23 new special advisers, assista...

2 days ago 31

Zamfara hosts Police security summit as Lawal vows no negotiation with bandits

Zamfara hosts Police security summit as Lawal vows...

3 days ago 28

Adetshina’s deportation case postponed as South African protesters demand her return to Nigeria

Adetshina’s deportation case postponed as South Af...

3 days ago 28

Why it’s necessary for Cross River to continue engaging federal government – Official

Why it’s necessary for Cross River to continue eng...

3 days ago 30

UNICAL students files N5bn suit challenging removal from Law faculty

UNICAL students files N5bn suit challenging remova...

3 days ago 29

Buni meets Nigerian refugees in Chad, pledges support for repatriation

Buni meets Nigerian refugees in Chad, pledges supp...

3 days ago 38

Okocha: How Fenerbahce love turned me into ‘Muhammed Yavuz’

Okocha: How Fenerbahce love turned me into ‘Muhamm...

3 days ago 30

‘My marriage ended in 2024’ — Bashir El-Rufai’s ex-wife opens up on divorce, single motherhood

‘My marriage ended in 2024’ — Bashir El-Rufai’s ex...

3 days ago 27

INTERVIEW: How UNCCD, FAO, World Bank back Nigeria’s fight against drought, land degradation —Official

INTERVIEW: How UNCCD, FAO, World Bank back Nigeria...

3 days ago 26

NERC transfers electricity market oversight to Akwa Ibom regulatory commission

NERC transfers electricity market oversight to Akw...

3 days ago 26

Tinubu orders preparation of Nigeria’s five-year security threat assessment, defence plan

Tinubu orders preparation of Nigeria’s five-year s...

3 days ago 26

Burna Boy, Tems secure 2026 MTV VMAs nominations despite scrapped Afrobeats category

Burna Boy, Tems secure 2026 MTV VMAs nominations d...

3 days ago 25

HMO Controversy: What Nigerians, hospitals need to know about health insurance

HMO Controversy: What Nigerians, hospitals need to...

3 days ago 23

Defence minister meets protesting military veterans, promises improved pension package

Defence minister meets protesting military veteran...

3 days ago 25

Angélique Kidjo makes history with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Angélique Kidjo makes history with Hollywood Walk ...

3 days ago 27

Africa Magic sets August premiere for ‘Hello Future Me’, Sequel to ‘Dear Future Me’

Africa Magic sets August premiere for ‘Hello Futur...

3 days ago 26

Kano govt bans IV fluid, blood transfusion at patent medicine stores

Kano govt bans IV fluid, blood transfusion at pate...

3 days ago 26

WHO says DRC Ebola outbreak remains far from control

WHO says DRC Ebola outbreak remains far from contr...

3 days ago 29

Reporter’s Diary: Reporting COP17 from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Reporter’s Diary: Reporting COP17 from Ulaanbaatar...

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Imo spends N2.19bn on security as N1.47trn budget records 14.4% performance in first half of 2026

Imo spends N2.19bn on security as N1.47trn budget ...

3 days ago 24

Tinubu appoints new Head of Nigeria’s Civil Service

Tinubu appoints new Head of Nigeria’s Civil Servic...

3 days ago 27

How FG spent ₦30.64 trillion on wages, debt, infrastructure in 31 months – Minister

How FG spent ₦30.64 trillion on wages, debt, infra...

3 days ago 24

Retired military officials protest in Abuja, demand pension adjustment

Retired military officials protest in Abuja, deman...

3 days ago 23

FG urges Nigerians to dial 112 for medical emergencies, releases state numbers

FG urges Nigerians to dial 112 for medical emergen...

3 days ago 23

Kosoko, Quadri explain why ailing Ogogo can’t be moved despite numerous help offers

Kosoko, Quadri explain why ailing Ogogo can’t be m...

3 days ago 24

US Coast Guard lifts 10-year condition of entry on vessels from Nigeria

US Coast Guard lifts 10-year condition of entry on...

3 days ago 24

Liberia to accept 1,200 deportees from US

Liberia to accept 1,200 deportees from US

3 days ago 27

Abia seals residence over human waste stored inside living room

Abia seals residence over human waste stored insid...

3 days ago 24

US varsity launches bachelor’s degree in content creation

US varsity launches bachelor’s degree in content c...

3 days ago 25

Ebonyi man found dead in bush shortly after endorsing opposition candidate

Ebonyi man found dead in bush shortly after endors...

3 days ago 26

‘I don’t snatch husbands; MC Oluomo is the only married man I’ve dated’— Ehi Ogbebor

‘I don’t snatch husbands; MC Oluomo is the only ma...

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