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Google introduces new Generative AI
Google has introduced a new Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) that transforms and creates new opportunities for content to be discovered on its search engine. This was made known at a media roundtable in Lagos focusing on introducing its Search Labs and Search Generative Experience (SGE) to the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region. The General Manager, Google
China targets stronger trade relations with Nigeria
China has said it is working on building stronger trade relations with Nigeria. The China General Chambers of Commerce in Nigeria declared this on Thursday during the opening of the 3rd Belt and Road China-Nigeria Economic and Trade Exhibition in Abuja. Mr Liu Jiang, Deputy General Manager of CCECC Nigeria Limited and the representative of
Navy launches special operation against crimes on Lagos, Ogun waters
The Nigerian Navy has flagged off ‘Operation Water Guard’ (OP WG) to combat smuggling, piracy, oil theft, and other illicit activities along the Western waters. Flagging of the operation in the Badagry area of Lagos on Thursday, the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Mustapha Hassan, said the initiative was in response to
How we’re protecting users from fraud – PalmPay
A Fintech Company, PalmPay, says the upsurge in fraud cases in Nigeria’s financial services sector calls for improvement in the security and safety of fintech apps. PalmPay’s Head, IT and Payments, Mr Temitayo Oduwole, said in a statement on Thursday, in Lagos, that it was important to prioritise app security and safety in the fintech
Plateau varsity lecturers declare indefinite strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos branch, has declared an indefinite strike over what it describes as inadequate capital project by the state government. The lectuers are demanding provision of additional hostel accommodation, completion of road network on campus and provision of staff quarters. The strike was announced in
Wike remains my Oga, says Fubara
Governor Similanayi Fubara of Rivers State has described the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as his boss. He spoke Thursday in Port Harcourt, the state capital, during the rededication service of the 2023/2024 legal year of the Rivers state judiciary. Wike, the immediate past governor of the state, was present at the
Zamfara Gov appeals to security agencies to work together
Governor Dauda Lawal, on Thursday, sought improved collaboration and working synergy among security agencies in the State. The Governor appealed while presiding over the Zamfara State Security Council meeting at the council chambers, Government House, Gusau. According to a statement by the Spokesperson of the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the Council discussed crucial security issues.
Israel agrees to 4-hour military ‘pause’ in Gaza
Israel has agreed to daily four-hour pauses in northern Gaza to let civilians flee, the White House said Thursday, even as President Joe Biden said there was no chance of a full ceasefire. Biden has been pressing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for longer breaks in the fighting after more than a month of war
‘Rape’: Suspend randy teacher, alumni tells Ogun Govt
The Old Association of Ebenezer Grammar School (EGSA), Abeokuta, Ogun state, where a teacher was arrested for alleged rape, has called for the immediate suspension of the suspect, Lateef Olaniran. Olaniran, Mathematics teacher was on Saturday arrested by the police and officials of the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, for allegedly raping
Explosion: Visa application centres in Abuja, Lagos remain open – Canada
The High Commission of Canada in Nigeria on Thursday said visa application centres in Abuja and Lagos remained open to the public despite the temporary suspension of operations at the Mission in Abuja. The mission disclosed this in a statement on Thursday by Demilade Kosemani, Public Affairs Department, High Commission of Canada, Abuja. The High
NLC, TUC strike: Stay away from Aviation – Keyamo warns organised labour
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has warned the Nigeria Labour Congress ( NLC) against disrupting flight operations at airports. Keyamo gave the warning at the ministerial retreat for permanent secretaries, directors, and heads of agencies of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development on Thursday in Effurun, Delta. He said that
NLC, TUC strike: Stay away from Aviation – Keyamo warns organised labour
Liverpool winger Luis Diaz’s father finally released
Luis Manuel Díaz Jimenez, the father of Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, was finally released on Thursday, 12 days after he was kidnapped by ELN guerrillas in Colombia. Colombian media report that the 58-year-old is now safe in the hands of a United Nations (UN) committee. The release happened after it was agreed that a commission
Liverpool winger Luis Diaz’s father finally released
216 incidents claim 12 lives in Ogun, Lagos – Federal Fire Service
Twelve persons died in fire incidents between January and October in Lagos and Ogun states, according to the record of Federal Fire Service Zone F. The Assistant Controller-General, Zone F, Mr Chika Njoku, disclosed this on Thursday in Lagos, at the beginning of an awareness campaign on preventing fire incidents ahead of the year-end harmattan.
216 incidents claim 12 lives in Ogun, Lagos – Federal Fire Service
Zamfara United coach expects difficult duel against Nasarawa United
Zamfara United head coach Alhassan Mohammed has said that their Nigeria National League opening-day fixture against Nasarawa United will be a tight contest. Nasarawa United will host Zamfara United at the Lafia City Stadium this weekend. Alhassan said the Solid Miners will be desperate to secure victory in the encounter. He, however, assured that Zamfara
Zamfara United coach expects difficult duel against Nasarawa United
Court voids laws denying tax debtor’s right of appeal
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday struck out “offending provisions,” which take away a tax debtor’s right of appeal. Specifically, the affected provisions include the Tax Appeal Tribunal (Procedure) Rules ( 2021), the Federal High Court of Nigeria (Federal Inland Revenue Service) Practice Directions (2021) and the Federal High Court of Nigeria (Tax
Court voids laws denying tax debtor’s right of appeal
Secondary school students stab teacher to death in Taraba
The Taraba State Command of the Nigerian Police Force has confirmed the death of Bassy Sardauna, a secondary school teacher killed by students on Wednesday in Jalingo. Confirming the incident on Thursday, the command’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Usman, said the deceased was a staff of Model Secondary School, Jalingo. According to him, the primary suspect, whom
Secondary school students stab teacher to death in Taraba
IDPs: FG begs for help as humanitarian crisis rocks Benue
The Federal Government has requested all development partners and donor agencies to immediately deploy and intervene in the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Benue. Dr Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, made the request on Thursday in Makurdi during the distribution of relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Ichwa Camp. Edu
IDPs: FG begs for help as humanitarian crisis rocks Benue
EPL: Merson predicts Chelsea vs Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, United, other fixtures
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has predicted the Premier League match-day 12 fixtures taking place this weekend across various grounds in England. Chelsea will host Manchester City on Sunday evening at Stamford Bridge, while Arsenal will tackle Burnley at Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening. Manchester United will take on Luton Town at Old Trafford on Saturday,
EPL: Merson predicts Chelsea vs Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, United, other fixtures
Fintechs should enhance users’ safety and trust, PalmPay advocates
PalmPay, a leading fintech company fostering financial inclusion in Nigeria through technology, has called for improvement in the security and safety of fintech apps to address the upsurge in fraud cases in Nigeria’s financial services sector. At the third Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH) on Wednesday, November 8, in Lagos, Temitayo Oduwole, Head of IT
Fintechs should enhance users’ safety and trust, PalmPay advocates
Israel agrees to 4-hour military ‘ceasefire’ in Gaza – White House
Barely a month after the commencement of an intense war between the Israeli military and Hamas militants, Israel has agreed to implement four-hour pauses in fighting each day in the northern Gaza strip, the White House has said. White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said an announcement would be made three hours beforehand.
Israel agrees to 4-hour military ‘ceasefire’ in Gaza – White House
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