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Moniepoint Inc. on Thursday launched the second cohort of its DreamDevs bootcamp, targeting 20 engineering graduates for industry-ready roles. During the launch in Lagos, Moniepoint Chief Technology Officer, Felix Ike, said the initiative was designed to position African tech talent for global competitiveness. Ike said the program will not only provide participants with relevant technical skills, but also create pathways …

A group, the Coalition for Goodluck Jonathan, on Wednesday held a rally at former President Goodluck Jonathan’s residence in Abuja, in a bid to get him to contest the 2027 presidential election. Led by its National President, Tom Ohikere, members of the group shouted slogans, danced and unfurled placards calling on Jonathan to return to active politics. The rally, held …

Pensioners in the South West region of Nigeria have raised concerns over worsening economic conditions, and blamed the rising cost of living and unpaid entitlements for the worsening of their living difficulties. Under the umbrella of the Nigerian Association of Pensioners, the retirees say the situation is being exacerbated by global tensions, particularly the ongoing crisis involving the United States …

Atletico Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over FC Barcelona in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The team led by Diego Simeone arrived at the Spotify Camp Nou determined to recover from their previous league defeat against the Catalans. Barcelona immediately showed attacking intentions, but the game changed when defender Pau Cubarsí was sent off for a …

The Federal Government has called on broadcast organizations across Nigeria to take decisive measures to prevent the spread of fake news and disinformation as the country prepares for another election cycle. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this appeal on Wednesday during the 81st General Assembly and 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Broadcasting Organizations of …

The Independent National Election Commission said it had registered more than 3.4 million new voters in the second phase of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration implementation. The commission in its 13th week update released on Wednesday in Abuja, said a total of 3,441,121 registrations had been completed as of April 3, which includes online pre-registrations and physical walk-ins. INEC revealed …

The United States government has ordered non-essential personnel and their families to leave its embassy in Abuja, raising new concerns about Nigeria’s security situation. In a revised travel advisory released on Wednesday, the United States Department of State said the move would take effect April 8, 2026, as part of precautionary measures in response to deteriorating security conditions across the …

Paris Saint-Germain’s UEFA Champions League defense remains on track following a clear 2-0 win against Liverpool in the first leg of their quarter-final. The hosts took the lead on Wednesday thanks to a deflected shot, when Desire Doue’s shot from outside the area beat the defenseless Giorgi Mamardashvili. The Reds have long been out of title defense in the English …