Meta has removed more than 3.7 million Facebook and Instagram accounts, Pages and Groups linked to scam networks operating in West Africa, with Nigeria and Ghana at the centre of a major international crackdown on online fraud. The operation, announced on October 13, 2026, brought together Meta, 14 other technology companies and law enforcement agencies…
Nigerian model Bethel Mbamara has emerged as the first runner-up at the 2026 Mister Global competition in Thailand, earning international recognition and securing another major achievement for Nigeria in male pageantry. Mbamara finished behind Türkiye’s representative, Dilhan Divrikli, who was crowned Mister Global 2026 at the grand finale held on October 10 in Thailand. Myron…
Thailand’s Queen Suthida has reportedly become the first reigning queen to fly a fighter jet solo, marking a remarkable milestone in royal and military aviation. The 48-year-old queen completed her first solo flight in a Swedish-made Saab JAS 39C Gripen fighter aircraft on October 8, 2026, at the Royal Thai Air Force’s Wing 7 base…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has credited Microsoft Windows as a key reason behind the founding of Nvidia, saying the technology helped inspire the vision that eventually turned the company into a global leader in graphics processing and artificial intelligence. Huang made the remarks on October 7, 2026, during an event in San Francisco alongside Microsoft…
American actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter “Flynn” White Jr. in the acclaimed television series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34. Mitte’s death was confirmed by his representatives on October 12, 2026. According to Reuters, the actor died in Brownsville, Texas. His representatives described him as a beloved actor, philanthropist…
Scientists have identified a group of brain cells that may help explain why cannabis, which some people use to relax, can instead trigger anxiety, fear and panic in certain situations. In a study published in Nature Communications on October 2, 2026, researchers investigated how cannabinoid drugs affect the brain’s response to threatening situations. The team…
American financial services giant J.P. Morgan is planning to establish a merchant bank in Nigeria, with operations expected to begin before the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The plan was announced by Dapo Olagunji, Managing Director of J.P. Morgan West Africa, during the Nigeria–Asia Financial Connectivity Dialogue held in Singapore on October 8,…
Two Nigerian-American entrepreneurs, Ikenna Nzewi and Uzoma Ayogu, are working to transform Nigeria’s palm oil industry by combining technology, agricultural processing and innovation to tackle longstanding challenges faced by smallholder farmers. Through their agritech company, Releaf, the founders are developing advanced processing equipment designed to make palm kernel processing faster, more efficient and better suited…
Technology investor and entrepreneur Chamath Palihapitiya has argued that artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the value of software intellectual property, suggesting that established software products may no longer enjoy the competitive advantage they once did. Speaking on the All-In Podcast episode released on October 9, Palihapitiya said recent developments in AI-assisted software reconstruction had challenged…
Petrol prices have reportedly climbed to as high as ₦1,900 per litre in some parts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as rising depot prices continue to put pressure on fuel retailers despite a reported price reduction by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). The increase is adding to the financial burden on motorists, transport…
