Global tech powerhouse Microsoft has announced a $1 million initiative aimed at equipping one million Nigerians with Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills over the next two years. This ambitious project was unveiled by Ola Williams, Microsoft’s Country Manager for Nigeria and Ghana, during the Microsoft AI Tour in Lagos on Wednesday. Expressing her enthusiasm for the…
After a turbulent spell in Saudi Arabia, Neymar has made his much-anticipated return to Santos, the club where his journey to football stardom began. The 33-year-old forward, who previously shone for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, rejoined his boyhood club in late January following a mutual contract termination with Al-Hilal, bringing an end to a disappointing…
In a fresh escalation of his trade policy, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on imported cars, along with similar or even higher duties on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, Trump emphasized that these measures aim to counter unfair trade practices and encourage companies to shift…
The U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a shift in market sentiment on February 18, as net outflows took center stage. This downturn coincided with Bitcoin briefly dipping below the $95,000 mark, a move largely attributed to declining optimism regarding the potential establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) under a possible Trump administration….
Hamas has announced plans to release the remaining six living Israeli hostages under the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, along with the bodies of four deceased captives. This comes as part of the fragile truce that took effect on January 19, following more than 15 months of conflict between Israel and Hamas. The…
In a bold move to expand global connectivity and fuel the development of artificial intelligence, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced plans to install a massive undersea cable spanning five continents. The project, named “Waterworth,” will stretch over 50,000 kilometers (31,000 miles), linking the United States, South Africa, India, Brazil, and…
As Real Madrid prepares to face Manchester City in a high-stakes showdown, Carlo Ancelotti has responded to Pep Guardiola’s claim that his team has just a 1% chance of winning. Speaking ahead of the game, the Madrid boss shared his thoughts with a mix of confidence and respect. “Tomorrow, before the game, I’ll ask Pep…
A high-level diplomatic meeting took place in Saudi Arabia today, where top Russian and U.S. officials met to discuss a potential agreement to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. However, notably absent from the talks was Ukraine itself—an exclusion that has drawn strong criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. President Zelensky has made it clear…
Nigeria is taking significant steps to regulate and tax cryptocurrency transactions as part of broader efforts to boost government revenue. The country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has confirmed that a bill outlining the tax framework is under review and is expected to be passed within this quarter, according to Bloomberg. This initiative is driven…
Mason Greenwood’s resurgence in Ligue 1 has caught the attention of European giants, with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) now making a serious move for the English forward. The 23-year-old, who joined Marseille in the summer of 2024, has been in scintillating form, netting 14 goals in the French top flight. Manchester United, who sold Greenwood for…
