After nearly a decade and a half at the helm of Apple Inc., Tim Cook has announced he will step down as Chief Executive Officer in September, marking the end of one of the most impactful leadership eras in modern corporate history. The company confirmed that longtime executive John Ternus will take over the role,…
Strategy, the business intelligence firm closely associated with Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor, has significantly increased its cryptocurrency holdings with a fresh multi-billion-dollar purchase. In a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company disclosed that it acquired 34,164 Bitcoin between April 13 and April 19, spending approximately $2.55 billion. The purchase…
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté has given fans a strong reason for optimism after revealing that he is close to signing a new contract with the club. The French international expressed confidence that an agreement is within reach, hinting that his future remains firmly tied to Anfield. Konaté, who joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2021…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has moved to clear the air following widespread confusion over the status of airtime borrowing and data advance services in Nigeria. According to the regulator, there is no ban on these services, contrary to claims circulating across social media and some media platforms. The clarification comes shortly…
Bulgaria is entering a new political chapter after former president Rumen Radev led his political movement to a decisive victory in the country’s latest parliamentary elections, securing a clear majority and potentially ending years of political instability. According to near-complete official results, Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria bloc won approximately 44.7 percent of the vote, putting it…
A potential shift is emerging in the global energy market as key Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, explore the possibility of conducting oil transactions in the Chinese yuan instead of the US dollar. The development signals a growing reassessment of currency dependence in the region, particularly as geopolitical tensions linked…
A new milestone has been recorded in Nigeria’s aviation and public service sector as Nafisat Balogun, the first female pilot of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States. The achievement was confirmed in a statement released in Abuja by the NCS spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, who described…
Civil servants in Ogun State are set to receive much-needed relief as Governor Dapo Abiodun introduces new welfare measures aimed at easing the financial strain caused by rising transportation costs. The state government has approved a weekly day off for eligible workers, alongside a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance. The initiative, which takes effect from April…
The Nigerian Army has expressed concern over the low number of enlistment applications from the South-East, particularly from Anambra State, as it intensifies efforts to boost participation in its ongoing recruitment exercise. Speaking during a sensitisation campaign in Awka, Brigadier-General Uche Nnabuihe revealed that out of approximately 38,000 applications received nationwide, only 117 came from…
The Lagos State Government has called on private businesses across the state to support its push for improved sanitation by making their restroom facilities accessible to the public. The appeal is part of a broader strategy to eliminate open defecation and promote a cleaner, healthier environment in Lagos. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources,…
