OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned that humanity could eventually lose control of its future to artificial intelligence if the technology’s capabilities advance faster than the safety systems designed to keep powerful AI models under human control. In a post on X on September 14, Altman identified what he described as two ways AI development…
Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz has warned that the United States could be left without comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation for years after the Senate failed to advance the proposed CLARITY Act. Novogratz issued the warning ahead of Tuesday’s crucial Senate vote, saying that if the legislation failed to move forward, the United States might not get meaningful…
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has urged the Federal Government to take South Africa before the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights over the alleged killings and abuse of Nigerian citizens in the country. Falana made the call following the recent deaths of two Nigerians in South Africa, which…
Aliko Dangote on Monday sounded the gong at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), officially opening the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals in one of the biggest milestones in Nigeria’s capital-market history. The historic ceremony took place on September 14, 2026, as investors were given the opportunity to subscribe to shares in…
LG smart TVs are facing fresh privacy concerns after an investigation alleged that some models can scan users’ home networks, track viewing habits and capture audio even when the television is in standby or disconnected from the internet. The findings came from an investigation by technology channel Gamers Nexus, carried out with Level1Techs and independent…
The Onigbesi of Igbesi Land in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has died just days after regaining his freedom from kidnappers. The traditional ruler passed away in the early hours of Saturday at a hospital where he had been receiving treatment following his release from captivity. His death…
His Imperial Majesty, *Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the 51st Ooni of Ife, has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of *Amaranta Oil & Gas Development Company Limited. The appointment comes as Oil Mining Lease 42 (OML 42) enters a new phase of development, with Amaranta positioning itself to play a larger…
Former presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore has renewed his call for Nigeria to reconsider its approach to cannabis, arguing that the country should regulate and commercialise the crop rather than continue destroying cannabis farms. Sowore believes cannabis could become a significant source of economic value for Nigeria if properly regulated and developed for medicinal…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 27-year-old Hafsat Abubakar over the alleged creation and circulation of a forged document falsely claiming that fintech company OPay was shutting down its operations in Nigeria. The arrest was carried out by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) on September 4, 2026, following a digital…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has recorded a major financial turnaround, reporting approximately $13.9 billion in revenue and $1.82 billion in profit after tax during the first half of 2026. The figures, contained in the company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) prospectus, represent a sharp reversal from the refinery’s financial performance in 2025, when it…
