Forbes: Aliko Dangote’s wealth surges by almost 100% to $23.9bn, now 86th richest in the world

Nigerian business tycoon, Aliko Dangote’s net worth has surged by nearly 100%, reaching an impressive $23.9 billion, Forbes reports.         This leap positions the Nigerian industrialist as…

British Airways flight attendant found ‘high on drugs and naked in plane toilet’

A British Airway cabin crew member was found n@ked and high on drugs onboard a flight.   On a flight from California to London, Haden Pentecost, 41, from Basingstoke, was…

Japan City considers proposing ordinance to limit smartphone use to two hours daily

A Japanese city will urge all smartphone users to limit screen time to two hours a day outside work or school under a proposed ordinance that includes no penalties.  …

“Awgu Council Chairman Celebrates High Chief Francis Ossy Nwobi on His Birthday, Describes Him as A Beacon of Grace, Vision & Humanity”

On behalf of my family and good people of Awgu Local Government Area, the Executive Chairman, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, heartily rejoices with a distinguished son, illustrious leader, and great…

Benue State Abolishes Customized Textbooks, Graduation Ceremonies in Schools

  The Benue State Government has introduced sweeping reforms in the education sector, abolishing customized textbooks, compulsory extended lessons, and graduation ceremonies in schools across the state. In a circular…

Nigeria deports 51 foreigners jailed for cyberterrorism and internet fraud

The Nigerian Immigration Service on Thursday, August 21, deported 50 additional foreign nationals convicted and sentenced for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud by the Federal High Court in Lagos.    …

Meta freezes AI hiring after blockbuster spending spree

Meta Platforms has frozen hiring in its artificial intelligence division following months of aggressive recruitment, according to sources familiar with the matter.       The hiring freeze, which took…

Uganda reaches agreement with US Govt to take in migrants

Uganda has entered an agreement with the United States to take in nationals from third countries who may not get asylum in the U.S. but are reluctant to return to…

Eberechi Eze to join Arsenal in £60m+ deal

Arsenal are set to pull off one of the biggest transfer coups of the summer by signing Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace in a deal worth over £60 million, edging…

Africa could become a renewable superpower – UN chief

United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has called for greater investment in green energy across the Africa, saying the continent has everything it takes to become a “renewable superpower.”    …