A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Don Philip Mgboko, has praised Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru’s visionary leadership, citing significant developments in the education sector. According to Mgboko, Governor Nwifuru’s decision to reduce school fees by 10% at Ebonyi State University is a “monumental step” towards … Read more
United State President Donald Trump says his administration will soon announce reciprocal tariffs which will apply to “all countries”, pouring cold water on hopes that only economies with the biggest trade imbalances with the US would be targeted. Trump told newsmen on board Air Force One on Sunday, that the anticipated tariff announcement on April … Read more
President of the United States of America, Donald Trump has announced that an agreement to sell TikTok’s United States. operations will be finalised before the April 5 deadline. The popular video-sharing app, owned by China’s ByteDance, faces a potential ban unless it transitions to American ownership under a 2024 national security law. Speaking to reporters … Read more
Are you a researcher or startup founder in Sub-Saharan Africa looking to harness artificial intelligence (AI) for social good? Meta, in collaboration with Data Science Africa, is excited to introduce the Llama Impact Grant, an initiative aimed at supporting local innovators who are using AI to tackle pressing regional challenges. This grant is part of Meta’s … Read more
Are you a dedicated young leader committed to promoting health equity in your community?Are you actively involved in projects through a registered non-profit organization?Are you eager to connect with a global network of changemakers working toward a healthier future? AstraZeneca is inviting passionate young advocates to apply for the 2025 Young Health Programme (YHP) Impact Fellowship. … Read more
The House Committee on Reformatory Institutions has expressed concern over the prolonged detention of some inmates in correctional centres across Abia State. The committee’s chairman, Chief Chinedu Ogah, raised the issue during a visit to Governor Alex Otti at his Nvosi country home in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. He noted that many inmates … Read more
OpenAI must complete its shift to a for-profit structure by year-end to lock in a massive $40 billion investment led by SoftBank, according to media reports quoting a source familiar with the negotiations. If the AI pioneer fails to restructure in time, SoftBank could slash its commitment to $20 billion—half the original amount. The accelerated … Read more
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has direct all candidates who applied for admission through the 2024 Direct Entry (DE) mode, using awaiting results from the Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination (IJMB) or Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB), to upload their results as soon as they are released. A statement by the Public … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr Ibrahim Oloriegbe as Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). This was contained in a statement on Sunday issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Dr Oloriegbe represented the Kwara Central Senatorial District at the 9th Senate of the National Assembly. … Read more
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, has acquired social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in a deal valuing the company at $33 billion. The agreement will also allow xAI’s valuation—pegged at $80 billion—to be shared with X’s investors. Musk, who leads Tesla, SpaceX, and now both xAI and X, announced the merger in a post … Read more
