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Atalanta Set €70 Million for Ademola Lookman
Atalanta are reportedly demanding €70 million for Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, according to French outlet Le 10 Sport. The Bergamo-based club is firm on this valuation and will not entertain offers below the stated amount. Lookman has attracted significant interest […]
André Onana Receives Humanitarian Award
Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has been honored with the prestigious FIFPRO Player Impact Award, recognizing his outstanding humanitarian work in Cameroon and across Sub-Saharan Africa. Through his eponymous foundation, the 28-year-old Cameroonian has facilitated over 1,200 complex surgeries and […]
CAF Announces Best XI for Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has revealed the Best XI for the CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024, celebrating the tournament’s standout performers. Selected by the CAF Technical Study Group (TSG) — comprising analysts, coaches, and technical experts — […]
Enugu State is hosting 23rd National Sports Festival
Enugu State has officially secured the hosting rights for the 23rd edition of the National Sports Festival, marking the first time any state in Southeast Nigeria will host the prestigious event since its inception in 1973. The announcement followed a […]
Seyi Olofinjana to lead Chelsea FC Africa Scouting Operations
English Premier League giants Chelsea have appointed former Super Eagles midfielder Seyi Olofinjana as their Head of Scouting Operations for Africa, according to Soccernet.ng. Olofinjana, 44, enjoyed a distinguished playing career at both club and international levels. Starting with Nigerian […]
Africa
Tinubu Expands Aviation College, Creating Six New College Campuses Nationwide
In a move aimed at improving the efficiency and reach of aviation training in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has approved the division of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) in Zaria, Kaduna State, into six campuses spread across the […]
Just in: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed as WTO Director-General
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a second term. Her new four-year tenure will commence on September 1, 2025, reaffirming her role as one of the most influential figures in […]
Business
HP Unveils AI-Powered Experiences to Boost Productivity at CES 2025
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, HP Inc. has taken a significant leap forward in integrating artificial intelligence into personal computing, unveiling a suite of AI-powered experiences designed to supercharge productivity and redefine the future of work. This announcement […]
Call for Increase in Currency Swap Between China and Nigeria To Improve Economic Growth
In a strategic move aimed at reinforcing economic ties, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has urged the Chinese government to increase the existing $2 billion currency swap agreement between the two nations. This call was made during a high-profile meeting […]
Nigeria Attracts $1.27bn in BRICS Investments
Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that Nigeria attracted $1.27 billion in foreign capital from BRICS nations by June 2024, a significant increase compared to the $438.72 million recorded during the same period in 2023. The BRICS bloc, comprising Brazil, […]
Access Holdings Acquires Standard Chartered African Subsidiaries
Access Holdings announced on Wednesday that its flagship subsidiary, Access Bank, has successfully completed the acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank Angola S.A. and Standard Chartered Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited. Roosevelt Ogbonna, the Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank PLC and CEO […]
Technology
HP Unveils AI-Powered Experiences to Boost Productivity at CES 2025
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, HP Inc. has taken a significant leap forward in integrating artificial intelligence into personal computing, unveiling a suite of AI-powered experiences designed to supercharge productivity and redefine the future of work. This announcement […]
Orange Partners with OpenAI and Meta to Develop AI for African Language Translation
Orange, the French telecoms operator, announced plans to collaborate with OpenAI and Meta to enhance large language models (LLMs) for translating regional African languages. This initiative, set to launch in the first half of 2025, will focus on incorporating West […]
Nigeria Set to Lead AI Revolution with New Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Institute
Nigeria is poised to take a giant leap in technology with the establishment of a state-of-the-art institute dedicated to robotics and artificial intelligence (AI). Spearheaded by Professor Bart Nnaji, a renowned engineer and former Minister of Science, Technology, and Power, […]
New AI Project to Autonomously Browse, Shop Online
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is secretly working on a highly advanced AI tool capable of autonomously navigating a web browser to perform tasks such as online research and shopping. The tool, internally codenamed “Project Jarvis,” promises a new era of […]
News
Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Save Nigeria N930 Billion, Drive Economic Recovery
Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Wale Edun, announced that the economic reforms spearheaded by President Bola Tinubu have resulted in significant savings for the country, totaling N930 billion naira. These reforms, which include adjusting the foreign exchange policies and implementing market-based pricing […]
HP Unveils AI-Powered Experiences to Boost Productivity at CES 2025
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, HP Inc. has taken a significant leap forward in integrating artificial intelligence into personal computing, unveiling a suite of AI-powered experiences designed to supercharge productivity and redefine the future of work. This announcement […]