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The banking, trade and manufacturing sectors led the way as Nigeria’s capital imports grew by 210.16 per cent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. This is based on the latest Nigerian Capital Imports Q1 2024 report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. Capital imports are the flow of funds from abroad to encourage investment, trade, …

Two suspects seize 150 wraps of cocaine at Lagos airport. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced on Sunday that its agents arrested two passengers bound for Doha on a Qatar Airways flight at the Terminal 2 checkpoint at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos after they tested positive for ingesting illicit substances on Friday, June 21. According …

Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), engaged in a verbal exchange with Senator Ireti Heebah Kingibe, warning him that he would lose the support of the people in the upcoming elections in 2027. Speaking at the Opening of the Mabushi Bus Terminal in Abuja on Monday, Wike expressed disappointment over Senator Kingibe’s criticism of the FCT …

The Chairman/Chief Executive of the Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), the Honorable Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon, MBE, on her appointment as Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom. In a congratulatory message, Dabiri-Erewa described Dr Imafidon’s appointment as Chancellor as well deserved, taking into account her antecedents and her quest for success. The NIDCOM chief said …

Prof Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has clarified that the commission has no constitutional authority to supervise local council elections across Nigeria, except in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Yakubu made the remarks at a two-day inaugural retreat for INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held on Monday in Lagos on Monday. Responding to concerns regarding …

Former CEO of Konga, Imudia did not commit suicide. The family of the late former CEO of e-commerce giant Konga, Nick Imudia, has denied reports that the D.light International Group CEO committed suicide. He said that investigations into the cause of his death are still ongoing, as suicide has been ruled out.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is working to ensure that Tesla’s new Optimus Gen 2 becomes the first babysitting robot on the market. Interesting Engineering claims in a report that the Tesla Optimus Gen 2, the latest model, has several important improvements over the Gen 1. With 22 degrees of freedom, humanoid robots can perform a variety of dexterous tasks. Tesla …

Tech giants Microsoft and Open AI are the targets of a new lawsuit filed by the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) over alleged copyright infringement. At a time when traditional copyright rules are rapidly being replaced by artificial intelligence, this case presents significant issues regarding intellectual property rights. The case was brought in the United States District Court for the …

*EDO STATE APC PRESENTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND SECURITY IMPROVEMENT* Benin City, Edo State – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated its New Media Campaign Committee in Benin City, Edo State, amidst a grand event that lit up the state capital. Party leaders and faithful gathered to listen to the party’s candidates for the 2024 gubernatorial elections, …

Nigerian talented singer, Temilade Openiyi aka Tem’s has won the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel and Inspirational Award at the 2024 BET Awards leaving his fans in awe. Me & U by Temilade Openiyi beat out performances by Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Maverick City Music and other top artists to win the prize on Monday at the Peacock Theater in …