Elon Musk’s xAI, a formidable competitor to OpenAI, has secured a substantial $6 billion in funding, boasting a pre-money valuation of $18 billion.  Investors, including Sequoia Capital, Future Ventures, Valor Equity Partners, and Gigafund, will collectively own a quarter of the company. Musk’s ambitious vision extends beyond xAI’s standalone potential, aiming to seamlessly integrate its [...]

Black marketers are having a field day taking advantage of the fuel scarcity that has spread through some states forcing commuters to pay higher transportation fares

The Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission, EBSIEC, has fixed July 20, 2024 for the conduct of local government elections. The Chairman of EBSIEC, Barrister Josy Eze, said on Thursday that the elections are for the 13 local government areas and 171 political wards in the state. Eze stated this during a meeting with chairmen and […] Ebonyi: EBSIEC announces date for local government elections

Tribune Online 5 quick facts about Nok Culture One of the earliest known cultures in West Africa is the “Nok Culture”. It is a culture widely known for its unique terracotta sculptures and iron. Nok Culture was very prominent in the 5th century BCE. It is believed that Nok people migrated from Central Sahara. If you’re interested in knowing more about these Nigerian […] 5 quick facts about Nok Culture Tribune Online

Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, has reported record-breaking financial results for the first quarter of 2024.  The tech giant announced a staggering $80.5 billion in revenue, marking a remarkable 15% year-over-year growth. With a net income of $23.7 billion, Alphabet has decided to issue its first-ever dividend, with shareholders set to receive a [...]

•••Reels Out Control Room Numbers For Complaints, Enquiry IBADAN – The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), has released the list and roles of ad-hoc staff to be engaged across the polling units for the forthcoming Local Government Councils Election in the state. In a statement issued on Friday by OYSIEC Chairman, Aare Isiaka Abiola […]

Tribune Online Fuel scarcity: NNPC blames logistics problems as fuel queues surface in Abuja, Nasarawa, others THE Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has said the tightness in the supply of Premium Motor Spirit (NNPC Ltd) has said the tightness in the supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) currently being experienced in some areas across the country is as a result of logistics issues which have been resolved.) currently being […] Fuel scarcity: NNPC blames logistics problems as fuel queues surface in Abuja, Nasarawa, others Tribune Online

Sanwo-Olu, according to some media reports allegedly announced the increase in the minimum wage in Lagos from N35,000 to N70,000 during the unveiling of Eko Cares – the umbrella for the various interventions to protect the poor against the effects of the prevailing economic hardship on Wednesday.

BBNaija star Maria Chike son and Frodd's daughter recently met, and it was a heartwarming moment for fans and netizens as they admired them, more on Legit.ng.

Despite mounting pressure from the US government, ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, asserted its stance against selling the popular video-sharing app.  The company denied any plans for divestment, despite a nine-month deadline imposed by US law due to national security concerns. Recent reports from The Information suggested that ByteDance may explore selling TikTok without [...]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the Republic of Benin, Liberia, and Sierra Leone have launched a large-scale rollout of the life-saving malaria vaccine targeting millions of children across the three West African nations. The post Benin, Liberia, Sierra Leone roll out malaria vaccine, says WHO appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Tribune Online Alleged N3bn Fraud: How ex-HoS Oyo-Ita, allies diverted public funds to private companies Prosecution Witness Eight, Hamma Adama Bello, testified before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, detailing the alleged diversion of public funds by former Head of Service (HoS), Winifred Oyo-Ita, and her subordinates into private companies. Oyo-Ita, along with her special assistants and six companies, faces criminal prosecution by the Economic and […] Alleged N3bn Fraud: How ex-HoS Oyo-Ita, allies diverted public funds to private companies Tribune Online

A man has shared the perfect CV format that got him a huge job in one of the biggest tech companies. Netizens reacted massively to the post shared on the TikTok app.

A Nigerian lady shocked many people with her daring action at a nightclub. She saw a man who tickled her fancy and decided to take him to her hotel room.

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has announced dates for the backlog of fixtures involving Rivers United. The NPFL also announced that the league would embark on a temporary break to allow the one-time NPFL champions complete all their outstanding fixtures. The league will be paused after this weekend’s matchday 32 games. It will resume […] NPFL announces dates for Rivers United’s outstanding fixtures

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress [APC] in Imo State, Senator Ifeanyi Araraume has described as shocking, painful and diminishing, the sudden news of the death of a political leader in Enugu State, Senator Ayogu Eze. Eze, who was once a spokesperson of the Senate, reportedly died in an Abuja hospital from a protracted [...] The post Araraume mourns Ayogu Eze, says his death diminishing the tribe of vibrant Igbo political leaders first appeared on Prompt News.

Big Brother Naija reality star Iheme Faith Uloma, aka Ifuennada, has revealed that she lost a relationship because of her stance against premarital sex. On her Instagram page, she shared a video where she blatantly stated that “I don’t believe in sex before marriage.” She captioned the video, “I’ll always say no to premarital s*x […] I lost a relationship because I refused premarital sex – BBNaija Ifuennada

A Nigerian lady who relocated to the UK has shared the number of jobs she has done in the country. She has worked as a teaching assistant, a chef and a cleaner.

The Nigerian Navy said its personnel under the aegis of ‘Operation Delta Sanity’ have arrested 14 motor tanker vessels as well 90 wooden boats and 74 suspected oil thieves in the Niger Delta region in three months. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, disclosed this on Thursday while addressing journalists at the […]

Fresh documents have revealed how the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, allegedly paid his children’s school fees at the American International School of Abuja (AISA), with an amount estimated at $845,852. According to the EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, Bello withdrew the amount from the coffers of the Kogi State Government, and paid the […] The post Documents Reveal How Yahaya Bello Used $845,852 To Pay Children’s School Fees Till 2035 first appeared on OsunDefender.

Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has shut down claims of Chukwuemeka Odumeje being a fake pastor. She defended him while sharing her experience.

A lady Pearl lamented the rate at which brides make demands on asoebi ladies and still refuse to pay for their accommodation bill for the wedding.

DJ Cuppy has gushed over her father and the kind of training she was given by him. She said Femi Otedola raised her to be a modern man even though she is a daughter.

47 year-old Dr. Folashade Okoya, a leading figure in the manufacturing sector, celebrated her 25th wedding anniversary with her illustrious husband, Chief Akanni Okoya, founder of Eleganza Industries Limited, yesterday.... The post Electricity is key to ease of doing manufacturing business appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

An Abuja-based financial and public policy analyst, Abdulmumin Ali has listed solutions that should be applied by economic managers to tackle inflation and strengthen the naira. Ali, who is also... The post Expert optimistic on economic progress appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the Eze family over the passing of Sen. Ayogu Eze. The post Tinubu mourns Sen. Ayogu Eze appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has appointed Tunde Onakoya as the State’s Sports Ambassador. This honour followed Onakoya’s recent record-breaking chess marathon at Times Square, New York. During the meeting where he received the National Chess Master on Thursday, Governor Abiodun expressed his admiration for Onakoya’s accomplishments on the global stage. “This could […]

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano has rewarded with a seat to go for the 2024 hajj through the state government after reciting and memorising the holy Quran.

As part of its continued commitment to women and the Medium, Small, and Medium-scale Enterprise (MSME) sector in the country, the global leader in insurance and asset management, AXA Mansard... The post AXA Mansard backs MSMEs owners with grants appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

When I assumed the role of MD/CEO at Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) in 2022, I faced significant hurdles, including ATC&C losses at 29.87% and CE at 82.69%. With my... The post A DisCo can be run profitably, efficiently appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has asked over 28,000 professionals registered under the institute to demonstrate commitment and make valuable contributions to the ongoing reforms in the... The post CITN seeks tax professionals’ input to reforms appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

“The fraudsters operating the website www.fedstudyloan-gov.ng have advertised an application for the highly anticipated student loan programme of the Federal Government." The post Students Loan: NELFUND warns Nigerians against fake websites appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The naira yesterday recorded significant fall against the dollar and other global currencies at both official and parallel markets. The local currency which opened at N1,300 to dollar on Wednesday... The post Naira falls to N1,420/$ at parallel market amid dollar scarcity appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigerian equities halted recent streak of bearish run yesterday as increased buy orders for shares in Transcorp Group and other major stocks lifted the market to a modest gain of... The post Transcorp Hotels, others rally equities to rebound appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Africa’s largest cement group, Dangote Cement Plc, doubled its sales in the first quarter as pre-tax profit rose to N166.4 billion within the first three months. Key extracts of the... The post Dangote Cement doubles sales to N817.4b in three months appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest crude oil exporter, has long been associated with the repression of women because of former rules such as a ban on driving and a requirement to wear abaya robes. The post Saudi Could Get First Miss Universe Contestant This Year appeared first on Channels Television.