Former U.S. President Donald Trump, now President-elect, stirred significant controversy on Saturday with a bold demand directed at BRICS member nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. In a fiery post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump called for a clear commitment from these nations to abandon any plans of creating a new…
Dubai is set to begin operating its driverless taxi service from March, marking a major breakthrough in the emirate’s ambition to become a global leader in smart and autonomous transportation. The move follows the formal launch of the operational phase of fully autonomous RT6 taxi vehicles, a development that signals the technology’s readiness for real-world…
Access Bank Plc has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a 100% equity stake in Bidvest Bank, a South African financial institution under the Bidvest Group Limited. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Access Bank’s ongoing efforts to expand its operations across the continent, strengthen its presence in the African landscape and enhance…
A devastating stampede at a children’s funfair in Ibadan has left 35 minors dead and six others critically injured, sending shockwaves across Oyo State and the nation. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Islamic High School, Basorun, where the event, organized by a non-governmental organization (NGO), Women in Need of…
