The gender gap in science and technology education is a major obstacle to inclusivity and advancement in green job sectors, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has called on policymakers globally to address the issue. The IMF brought attention to the under-representation of women in these crucial professions in a blog post published […]

BetKing, a gaming platform, on Sunday announced that Gabriel Orpin, a farmer from Benue state, was the winner of its N5 million virtual Christmas Jackpot. Orpin, a farmer who cultivates yams, rice, and cassava, intends to buy property, construct a house for his family, and make additional investments in his business. “This win is truly […]

Amit Yoran, the CEO of Tenable, tragically passed away on January 3, 2025, at the age of 54, following a brave fight against cancer. Widely regarded as a leader and visionary in the cybersecurity industry, Yoran’s impact extended far beyond his role at Tenable, where he had served since 2016.  He was instrumental in elevating […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that the 1,000 employees who left their positions in December 2024 did so voluntarily, not under any compulsion. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso provided this clarification on Friday in Abuja during an investigation session by the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee, which was looking into the reasons for […]

The Royal Thai Embassy has announced that it will no longer accept visa applications in person. Starting January 1, visa applications can only be submitted online through the embassy’s official website. The new e-Visa policy covers citizens of Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Benin Republic, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Chad. […]

A fragment of metal from a space object has been confirmed to have fallen on Kenyan territory by the Kenya Space Agency (KSA). Approximately 500 kg in weight and 2.5 meters in diameter, this copper ring landed at an unoccupied location in Mukuku Village, Makueni County. It was first sighted at approximately 1500 hours on […]

At least one person died, and seven others were injured after a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day. The explosion occurred around 8:40 a.m. PT (15:40 GMT), just hours after a man identified by the FBI as Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a truck displaying an Islamic State […]

Mahdi Shehu, a prominent whistleblower and human rights activist based in Kaduna, has been arrested by the State Secret Service. The arrest followed his  controversial social media post alleging that France is exerting undue influence on President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Shehu’s post, which included an outdated video, implied that the President Bola Tinubu‘s government wanted […]

First Bank has reportedly terminated the employment of 100 senior staff members, a move that underscores the worsening economic difficulties in Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The development was reported on Monday by market analysis platform Nairametrics, though the platform did not specify the reasons behind the layoffs. The bank has not released any […]

MTN Nigeria has appointed three Board of Directors to steer the affairs of the company effective January 2, 2025. In a statement released on Monday and signed by the company’s secretary, Uto Ukpanah, the telecom giant said it has notified Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) of the new development. The new Board of Directors include Eyitope […]

Bolaji Osunsanya, a key figure in Axxela‘s development, announced his retirement on Saturday after serving as the company’s Chief Executive Officer for over two decades.  His leadership has been instrumental in transforming Axxela into a prominent player in the energy sector, making significant contributions to its growth and innovation. Read also: Oladipo Badru tapped as […]

The Government Wide Area Network (GWAN) is expanding to 88 locations around the country by SMART Zambia’s Infrastructure Department, marking a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity. This expansion will improve local government and district administration offices. The GWAN rollout, announced on Monday covered a number of provinces, including Eastern (16 sites), Western (12 sites), Southern […]

People Daily, a 32-year-old Kenyan newspaper owned by Mediamax, has transitioned to a digital-only business model, noting that its last print edition was on November 29. The decision is a reflection of the changing media landscape in Kenya, where traditional print media is struggling as a result of changed consumer preferences and declining advertising revenue. […]