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SGF: 57 Japanese Firms Already Operating in Nigeria, Seeks Deeper Cooperation in Mining, Renewable Energy, Security, Technology

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has disclosed that 57 Japanese companies are currently operating in Nigeria, as the Federal Government intensified efforts to attract more investment from Japan into key sectors of the economy. Speaking on Monday while receiving Japan’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Suzuki Hideo, in Abuja, Akume […]

AI Drives 55% of Cybercrimes in Africa as Losses Hit $484m – INTERPOL Report

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Artificial intelligence is now responsible for 55 per cent of reported cybercrimes across Africa, enabling attacks that are faster, more sophisticated and increasingly difficult to detect, according to INTERPOL’s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026. The report revealed that Africa’s rapid digital expansion, with over 1.1 billion mobile subscribers recorded in 2025, has been accompanied by […]

Nigeria, India Submit Bids to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nigeria and India have submitted formal proposals to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Abuja and Ahmedabad respectively put forward as candidate cities. Nigeria is backing its capital, Abuja, for the hosting rights, while India has selected Ahmedabad as its proposed host city. The future of the Commonwealth Games had come under scrutiny following the […]

Emmanuel Eseme Breaks Commonwealth Games 100m Record With 9.83s Gold

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme made history on Tuesday after storming to gold in the men’s 100 metres at the Commonwealth Games, clocking an impressive 9.83 seconds in the Glasgow rain. Eseme’s remarkable performance shattered the 28-year-old Commonwealth Games record previously held by Trinidad and Tobago’s Ato Boldon. The victory also set a new national record for […]

Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a Sept. 19 deadline on Wednesday for the 211 member federations to accept one-off $20 million offers as part of a project to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. The $20 billion FIFA subsidiary, bankrolled by the brother of Jared Kushner, was blasted by international soccer organizations. […]

Over 1,500 Migrants Swim From Morocco to Spain’s Ceuta, Overwhelming Reception Centres

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

More than 1,500 migrants, including adults and minors, have reached Spain’s North African territory of Ceuta by swimming from Morocco in recent days, overwhelming border authorities and migrant reception facilities. The surge, described by local officials as unusual despite the seasonal increase in sea crossings during good weather, has left reception centres in Ceuta overcrowded, […]

JAMB: Oloyede to Hand Over to Aina as Registrar on Friday

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will on Friday, July 31, 2026, officially usher in a new era in its leadership as the outgoing Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, hands over to his successor, Prof. Segun Aina. The board announced that the formal handover ceremony will take place at 10am and will be broadcast live […]

Lagos Moves to Introduce Special Vehicle Number Plates for Persons with Disabilities

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Lagos State Government has begun plans to introduce specialised vehicle number plates for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) as part of efforts to promote inclusion, improve accessibility and enhance mobility across the state. The proposal was discussed during a courtesy visit by the management of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) to the […]