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What To Know About FAAN’s New E-tags for Airport Access
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched the sale of Electronic Tags (E-tags) for entry into the 24 Federal airports across Nigeria. This initiative, which commenced on Friday, May 17, is in alignment with the directive of the […]
Empowering Women in Leadership: Tinubu Appoints Aderonke Soyombo to University Governing Council
In a significant move to strengthen the leadership of Nigeria’s federal tertiary institutions, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Mrs. Aderonke Soyombo as a member of the Governing Council of Michael Okpara University of […]
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Sports
East Africa’s Largest Indoor Arena, BK Arena, to Host Prestigious Table Tennis Tournaments
The BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, is set to make history as it prepares to host two prestigious table tennis tournaments—the African Cup and the Olympics Qualification Tournament—from May 12th to 18th, 2024. With a seating capacity of 10,000, the […]
10 Things You Need to Know About Newly Appointed Super Eagles Coach, Finidi George
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) recently made a pivotal decision in the country’s football landscape, appointing Finidi George as the head coach of the Super Eagles. Here are 10 key insights into the man who will lead the charge for […]
Africa Sports & Tourism Awards (ASTA): Sports as a Catalyst for Accelerated Tourism Development in Africa
The inaugural Africa Sports & Tourism Awards (ASTA) is set to take place on April 25th, 2024, at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, Nigeria. This groundbreaking event, themed “Sports as a Catalyst for Accelerated Tourism Development in Africa,” aims […]
Track and Field to Introduce Prize Money at Olympics, Gold Medalists to Receive $50,000 in Paris
Track and field is set to become the first sport to introduce prize money at the Olympics. World Athletics announced on Wednesday that gold medalists at the Paris Olympics will receive $50,000 each, marking a significant departure from the amateur […]
Nigeria’s Super Falcons Beat Bayana Bayana of South Africa to Qualify for 2024 Olympics in Paris
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have secured a spot in the women’s football event at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, after defeating South Africa’s Banyana Banyana 1-0 on aggregate in the final qualifying round on Tuesday. This marks Nigeria’s first […]
Africa
Africa, others to benefit from WHO newly approved Dengue vaccine
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially prequalified TAK-003 as a new vaccine for dengue fever, as announced in a press release on Wednesday. This decision comes amidst a notable increase in mosquito-borne viral infections across Africa, Asia, and the […]
Accelerating Africa’s Digital Future: Ghanaian President Akufo-Addo Champions Fintech at 3i Africa Summit
Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo urged African nations to harness the power of financial technology (fintech) and the digital economy to drive transformative change across the continent. Speaking at the opening of the 3i Africa Summit in Accra, President […]
Business
Emirates Airlines Resumes Daily Operations in Nigeria, Promising Unmatched Connectivity for Travellers
Emirates Airlines has confirmed its return to daily operations in Nigeria, commencing from October 1, 2024, heralding a new era of unparalleled connectivity for Nigerian travellers. According to information released by the airline, Emirates will restore its services to Nigeria […]
Nigeria Reclaims Top Spot as Africa’s Biggest Oil Producer: April Sees Boost in Crude Oil Output
Nigeria has reasserted its dominance in Africa’s oil industry with a notable increase in its daily crude oil production. According to the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the country’s average daily production rose to 1.28 million barrels per day […]
Empowering Female Drivers as LOWAN Fosters Solidarity and Support in Nigeria’s Commercial Transport Industry
In the bustling streets of Nigeria’s cities, a silent revolution is taking place as more and more women take the wheel in the traditionally male-dominated commercial transport sector. Behind this groundbreaking shift stands the Ladies of Wheels Association of Nigeria […]
Nigeria Government Rejects Telecoms Tariff Increase Proposal
The Nigerian government has rejected a proposal by telecommunications companies to raise tariffs for data, voice, and text messages, citing that increasing prices is not the solution to the sector’s challenges. The Minister of Communications Innovations and Digital Economy, Bosun […]
Technology
What To Know About FAAN’s New E-tags for Airport Access
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched the sale of Electronic Tags (E-tags) for entry into the 24 Federal airports across Nigeria. This initiative, which commenced on Friday, May 17, is in alignment with the directive of the […]
Accelerating Africa’s Digital Future: Ghanaian President Akufo-Addo Champions Fintech at 3i Africa Summit
Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo urged African nations to harness the power of financial technology (fintech) and the digital economy to drive transformative change across the continent. Speaking at the opening of the 3i Africa Summit in Accra, President […]
OpenAI Unveils GPT-4o: A Game-Changer in AI Technology
OpenAI has announced the release of GPT-4o, a higher-performing and more efficient version of its AI technology, now available to all users for free. This update, unveiled at a launch event in San Francisco, marks a significant step forward in […]
Nigeria to Lead Africa in Solar Technologies, President Tinubu Declares
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced Nigeria’s strategic goal to become a major producer of solar technologies for Africa. The President highlighted the importance of collaboration with China to dominate the solar panel market in Africa and the West African […]