Artificial intelligence can help accelerate development and unlock enormous economic potential in Nigeria if integrated effectively into education, engineering, agriculture, healthcare and public services. The managing director of Arkan Builders, Mazen Kalassina, has said. Kalassina, an Abuja based engineer, said in an interview with journalists that he does not see AI as a competitor with […]

Former Spain and Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has become a shareholder in Melbourne Victory, with the World Cup winner also set to take up a senior off-field role at the Australian club once he retires from professional football. The post Juan Mata becomes Melbourne Victory shareholder, set for post-retirement role appeared first on Vanguard News.

The governor said the gesture would help cushion the effect of the rising cost of fertiliser, which he said had made it difficult for farmers to break even after harvest in recent years. The post Governor Sule Launches Distribution Of Fertiliser To Nasarawa Farmers appeared first on Channels Television.

  The Benin Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Monday threatened to shut down academic activities in seven state-owned universities across Edo, Delta and Ondo states if the 2025 Federal Government/ASUU Agreement is not implemented in the July salary payment. The affected institutions are Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma; Adekunle Ajasin University, […] The post ASUU: Strike Looms In 7 Varsities Over Non Implementation Of Salary Agreement appeared first on OsunDefender.

Olivia Rodrigo has retained the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200, with her latest album, ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’, spending a second consecutive week atop the chart. The album earned 180,000 equivalent album units during the latest tracking week in the United States, according to Luminate. While the […]

Perry also disclosed that the arrangement has existed throughout their nearly 10-year marriage and is built on mutual understanding and trust.

The Council of Ministers of Sudan’s Peace Government, on Friday, said an unconditional ceasefire was the only way to end civilian suffering in El Obeid. The statement, signed by Khalid Danaa, Minister of Information and Official Spokesperson of the Peace Government, said; “The most effective and fundamental means of protecting civilians and ending their suffering […]

Nollywood actor Jide Awobona has ventured into the akara business, joining a growing list of celebrities exploring small-scale enterprises. The actor announced the new venture on Instagram, where he shared a video of himself frying akara while promoting the services he now offers. Beyond selling the popular bean cakes, Awobona revealed that he is available […]

Instead, people will be able to pick unique usernames to share with others, in a move "designed to protect the privacy of your phone number," WhatsApp said in a statement. The post WhatsApp messenger to begin offering usernames appeared first on Vanguard News.

A 16-year-old, Osasere Okundaye has shattered a national record by becoming the youngest person in Nigeria to earn a chartered accountancy qualification through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande celebrated the achievement on Monday, calling it proof of what hard work, discipline, and resilience can accomplish. He […] The post Osasere Okundaye: Meet Nigeria’s Youngest Chartered Accountant At 16 appeared first on OsunDefender.

Nigerian singer and rapper, Jesse Garba Abaga, popularly known as Jesse Jagz, has revealed his thoughts on gambling and online betting, faulting his colleagues for promoting betting brands. The post Celebrities who promote gambling should be ‘stoned’ — Jesse Jagz  appeared first on Tribune Online.

  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has revealed that the Federal Government is taking steps to abolish the option of fines for convicted drug traffickers, describing the provision as a loophole that undermines the fight against drug-related crimes. The agency said an executive bill is being prepared to amend the existing law, replacing […] The post FG Moves To Scrap Fine Option For Convicted Drug Traffickers appeared first on OsunDefender.

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday fixed July 7 for hearing in a suit seeking to void the emergence of former governor, Donald Duke, of Cross River State as the presidential candidate of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP). The post 2027: Court fixes date to hear suit against Donald Duke’s PRP candidacy appeared first on Tribune Online.

Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds are a regular feature of the rainy season in Nigeria, which causes disruption of telecommunication facilities. The post Beating network downtime: Setting up dual-SIM 5G router during rainy season appeared first on Tribune Online.

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has alleged that there is a fresh plot to delist the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that such a move could throw the country into chaos. In a statement issued on Monday, Frank claimed that attempts […] The post 2027: Plot To Delist ADC Will Throw Nigeria Into Chaos — Timi Frank appeared first on OsunDefender.

Commending President Bola Tinubu for the hard decisions he has taking, Senator Kashim said that the economies that flourish today did not stumble into prosperity, rather, they summoned the foresight to imagine a different future and the courage to implement the reforms that brought that future within reach. The post Any govt that ignores employers can’t fully understand economy – Shettima appeared first on Vanguard News.

The entertainment scene has once again been dominated by headline-making revelations, celebrity reactions and social media controversies. From Tems addressing dating rumours and Odumodublvck’s explosive allegations against Blaqbonez to actress Ayobami Ojo’s emotional plea over stereotypes in Nollywood, here are some of the biggest stories making waves in the industry. Tems dismisses dating rumours involving […] The post The Buzz: Trending Entertainment News appeared first on OsunDefender.

June 29 (THEWILL) — The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has unveiled a N500 million zero-interest revolving fund aimed at expanding access to affordable financing for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Director-General of the agency, Charles Odii, announced the initiative, known as the Grow Fund for Small Businesses in Nigeria, […] The post SMEDAN Launches N500m Interest-Free Fund to Boost Small Businesses appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Security operatives, including the Army, Police and local Civilian Joint Task Force, have rescued seven of the unspecified number of students sitting for the National Examinations Council examinations at Lassa Day Secondary School who were abducted in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, on Monday. Confirming the rescue operation, Borno State Commissioner for Information […] The post Borno School Attack: Security Operatives Rescue Seven Victims appeared first on OsunDefender.