In a significant boost to Nigeria’s digital economy, Visa Inc., the American multinational payment card services giant, has announced plans to set up a data centre infrastructure in the country. The development was revealed by Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on his official X account, following a high-profile meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja….
In a controversial move, U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to revoke the security clearances of his predecessor, Joe Biden, along with Vice President Kamala Harris and several senior former White House and national security officials. The decision, announced on Friday, also affects prominent figures such as former Secretary of State Hillary…
The Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared approximately N1.7 trillion in revenue among Nigeria’s federal, state, and local governments for February 2025. According to a statement released by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, the total sum distributed was N1.678 trillion. The revenue-sharing process took place at the March 2025 FAAC…
After nearly two weeks in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis is set to make his first public appearance on Sunday, offering a blessing and a wave from his hospital window. The 88-year-old pontiff, who was admitted on February 14 due to breathing difficulties, has been battling pneumonia in both lungs. His condition has been closely…
A fragile truce between Israel and Hezbollah faces its biggest test yet after a fresh exchange of fire across the Lebanese-Israeli border. Israeli artillery and airstrikes hit southern Lebanon on Saturday in response to rockets launched from across the border, marking a dangerous escalation in a region already strained by conflict. The clash threatens to…
In a decisive move to strengthen Canada’s economy amidst rising trade tensions with the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Friday his administration’s plan to eliminate internal trade barriers. Following a meeting with provincial and territorial leaders, Carney outlined his vision for nationwide free trade, aiming to introduce legislation by July 1 that…
Germany has approved a fresh €3 billion ($3.25 billion) military aid package for Ukraine, offering a crucial boost as the country continues its fight against Russian forces. The decision, made by the German parliament’s budget committee on Friday, comes at a pivotal moment—just days before planned US-brokered negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv on a potential…
Nigeria’s quest for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup received a much-needed boost as the Super Eagles secured a 2-0 victory over Rwanda, thanks to a brilliant brace from Victor Osimhen. Coming into this crucial match, Nigeria found themselves in a precarious position, sitting fifth in Group C after a disappointing start—three draws…
Namibia is making history as Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah takes the oath of office, becoming the country’s first woman president. Her inauguration on Friday marks a significant moment not only for Namibia but for southern Africa, where female leaders remain rare. At 72 years old, Nandi-Ndaitwah—affectionately known as NNN—brings decades of political experience to the role. A…
In a move that has reignited fierce debate over the role of the federal government in education, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. The announcement, made during a special ceremony at the White House, marks a significant step toward fulfilling a long-standing conservative goal—shifting…
