In a bold move underscoring its commitment to American innovation, International Business Machines (IBM) announced on Monday that it plans to invest $150 billion in the United States over the next five years. The tech giant’s major investment drive comes amid a wave of companies expanding their U.S. operations following President Donald Trump’s return to…
Reddit Points soared by more than 45% on Sunday after fresh disclosures revealed that New York-based Totem Point Management LLC had invested approximately $1.273 million in Reddit during the fourth quarter. The sharp rise has fueled a wave of investor enthusiasm, reflecting growing confidence not only in Reddit’s expanding influence as a social media platform…
In a recent development that has rattled Nigeria’s crypto space, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared eight individuals wanted over their alleged involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme tied to an online trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). The EFCC made the announcement on Friday, naming four Nigerians — Seyi Oloyede, Emmanuel…
In a major push to revolutionize Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, the Federal Government is preparing to unveil the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM)—a comprehensive initiative designed to increase productivity, stabilize food prices, and strengthen economic growth. The NAPM will focus on data-driven agricultural reforms, real-time analytics, and enhanced collaboration between federal, state, and local governments. The…
After two days of grounded flights and widespread disruption across Nigeria’s airports, workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) have officially ended their strike. The industrial action, which began earlier this week, brought local flight operations to a halt, leaving countless passengers stranded at key airports including Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja and Murtala…
In a major move underscoring the Federal Government’s commitment to education, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has announced the disbursement of ₦50 billion to academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities. This funding is aimed at settling earned allowances, fulfilling a key promise made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The announcement…
A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Marmara Sea near the western outskirts of Istanbul on Wednesday, sending shockwaves through Turkey’s largest city and prompting thousands to rush out onto the streets in fear. According to Turkey’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, the quake occurred at 12:49 p.m. local time (0949 GMT) off the coast of…
The world is preparing to bid a solemn farewell to Pope Francis, the beloved Argentine pontiff whose legacy of humility, compassion, and reform has left an indelible mark on the Catholic Church and beyond. The Vatican officially announced that his funeral will take place this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. (0800 GMT) in the grand square…
As the world continues to mourn the passing of Pope Francis, the city of Paris will mark the moment with a powerful and symbolic gesture. On Monday night, the iconic Eiffel Tower will go dark, its landmark illuminations switched off as a tribute to the late Pontiff, who passed away at the age of 88….
In yet another bold bet on Bitcoin, Michael Saylor’s company Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has deepened its commitment to the cryptocurrency by purchasing 6,556 BTC at an average price of roughly $84,800, totaling a whopping $555.8 million. The acquisition was disclosed in a regulatory filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on…
