African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has pledged to reverse the naming of highways, public institutions and other national assets after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other public office holders if he is elected Nigeria’s president in the 2027 general election. Sowore made the declaration in a statement shared on his Facebook page…
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has officially secured the presidential nomination of his ruling Nuevas Ideas party, positioning him to seek a third consecutive term in office in the country’s next general election. The nomination was confirmed by the ruling party after Bukele emerged as its sole candidate during the party’s primary election, paving the…
Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, is close to completing a $2.5 billion private share placement for Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE, marking a significant step toward what is expected to become Africa’s largest initial public offering (IPO). According to reports, the transaction values the Lagos-based refinery at approximately $40 billion, reflecting strong investor confidence…
Netflix has revealed that generative artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of its filmmaking process, with the technology being used in nearly 300 movies and television shows during production this year. The announcement underscores the streaming giant’s growing investment in AI as it looks to enhance creativity, improve production efficiency and reduce costs…
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is on the verge of becoming the new captain of Turkish champions Galatasaray following the departure of Argentine forward Mauro Icardi, who has officially left the club after the expiration of his contract. With Icardi’s successful four-year spell in Istanbul coming to an end, Osimhen has emerged as the leading…
Abia State is set to strengthen its position in Nigeria’s renewable energy and manufacturing sector following plans to establish a $145 million solar manufacturing plant in the state. Governor Alex Otti has welcomed the investment, describing it as a major milestone that will accelerate industrialisation, create jobs and drive sustainable economic growth. The solar manufacturing…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has announced a statewide ban on the mobile phone movie download business, prohibiting the distribution of films and video content through mobile devices across all 44 local government areas of the state. The decision, according to the board, is part of ongoing efforts to uphold public morality, promote good conduct…
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of ₦2.550 trillion among the Federal Government, the 36 state governments and the 774 local government councils as revenue allocation for June 2026. The distribution was approved during the committee’s July 2026 meeting held in Abuja. The Director of the Office of the Accountant General…
Social media platform X has unveiled a major update to its creator revenue-sharing program, introducing a more advanced system designed to identify stolen content and ensure that original creators receive the earnings they deserve. The move marks another step in X’s efforts to improve content authenticity while cracking down on users who exploit the platform’s…
Wall Street came under pressure on Monday as investors reacted to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following President Donald Trump’s decision to reinstate the United States blockade of Iranian ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The move sparked fresh concerns about global energy supplies, sending oil prices higher and weighing on major…
