A French parliamentary committee has recommended banning children under 15 from using social media, citing concerns about the platforms’ impact on young people’s mental health. The committee also suggested implementing a “digital curfew” for teenagers aged 15 to 18, restricting their access to social media between 10 pm and 8 am. The recommendation […]
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested six suspects, including a serving Nigerian Correctional Service officer, in connection with the theft of gold ornaments valued at over ₦109.5 million from a residence in Ka’oje town, Bagudo Local Government Area. The suspects were apprehended following a complaint lodged at the State Criminal Investigation Department in […]
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has assured Team Nigeria of its unwavering backing as the country’s athletes head to Tokyo, Japan, for the 2025 World Athletics Championships, scheduled from September 13 to 21. Speaking at the departure ceremony on Thursday, the Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, charged the athletes to give […]
Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited has underscored the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence in revolutionizing its operations, citing significant improvements in efficiency, safety, and productivity across its vast gas infrastructure. Speaking at the Gastech Exhibition and Conference in Milan, Italy, NLNG Deputy Managing Director Olakunle Osobu highlighted the company’s strategic adoption of AI, driven […]
The naira yesterday weakened further in the parallel market, trading at N1,540 per dollar, down from N1,525/$ on Tuesday. However, at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the local currency recorded an appreciation, closing at N1,502.5/$ compared to N1,506.5/$ the previous day. This represents a gain of N6.5 for the naira at the […]
Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and ally of President Donald Trump, was tragically killed in a targeted attack while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. Kirk, 31, was shot in the neck and rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident occurred during Kirk’s American […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled the Payment Systems Vision 2028 (PSV 2028), a strategic framework designed to guide the country’s digital payment ecosystem over the next three years. The initiative succeeds the expiring PSV 2025 and is aimed at aligning Nigeria’s financial infrastructure with global standards. Speaking at the unveiling […]
Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of conservative organization Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University (UVU) on Wednesday. The incident occurred around 12:20 p.m. local time during Kirk’s “American Comeback Tour” event, which drew students and supporters to the campus. University officials reported that a single […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to implement measures aimed at further lowering food prices across the country. The directive was announced by Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, during a capacity-building workshop for Senate correspondents in Abuja on Wednesday. According to […]
Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has announced the approval of a comprehensive rehabilitation and modernization plan for the Rivers State Secretariat Complex. This initiative aims to transform the secretariat into a modern, efficient, and conducive work environment, directly supporting the civil servants who form the backbone of the state’s governance. […]
