Written by A Nigerian woman, Precious Ozioma (Ugegbe Oyibo) has said she would rather remain single than date a man who can’t provide for her. Call me a gold digger but is better to remain single than to be with a man who doesnt provide for me, the way am hustling is ok for me, she wrote on … Continue reading “It is better to remain single than to be with a man who doesnt provide for me – Nigerian woman says”
The Qatar Investment Authority announced on Wednesday a $500 million investment in Canadian company Ivanhoe Mines, which develops mining projects in sub-Saharan Africa. The Gulf state’s sovereign wealth fund will own roughly four per cent of Ivanhoe Mines following the completion of the investment, the QIA said in a statement. The Qatari fund’s chief … Continue reading “Qatar Sovereign Fund To Invest $500m In Canadian Mining Firm”
Pep Guardiola acknowledged that Manchester City are not considered among the favourites to win the Champions League ahead of their opening game against Napoli on Thursday. City have regularly reached the sharp end of Europe’s top club competition in recent years, winning the trophy for the first time in 2023. They suffered a painful … Continue reading “Man City ‘Apparently’ Not Champions League Contenders — Guardiola”
At least 50 Sudanese refugees have died off the coast of eastern Libya after their boat caught fire, an International Organisation for Migration spokesperson told AFP Wednesday. “The tragic incident took place when a rubber boat carrying 75 Sudanese refugees caught fire off the coast of Tobruk, Libya, while en route to Greece,” the … Continue reading “At Least 50 Sudanese Refugees Killed In Libya Shipwreck, Says IOM”
Artificial intelligence could boost the value of global trade by almost 40 percent by 2040 thanks to cost reductions and productivity gains, the World Trade Organization said Wednesday. In its latest annual World Trade Report, the WTO identified AI as one of the few bright spots as the global trading system has been upended … Continue reading “WTO Says AI May Boost Global Trade Value By Nearly 40%”
Donald Trump was welcomed by King Charles III to Windsor Castle Wednesday with a royal spectacle featuring gun salutes, mounted horses and bagpipes as the US president’s historic second state visit got into full swing. The pair laughed and joked as Trump inspected troops at the castle west of London, in an elaborate welcome … Continue reading “King Charles III Gives Trump Royal Welcome On UK State Visit”
The Maldivian parliament has passed legislation to regulate journalists and media institutions despite widespread concerns that it would curb press freedom in the atoll nation. The parliament late Tuesday approved the Media and Broadcasting Regulations Bill, which local and foreign rights groups have described as an attack on free press. Under the legislation, a regulatory … Continue reading “Maldives Lawmakers Back Media Regulation Bill Despite Protests”
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang on Wednesday said he was disappointed by a report that Beijing has barred major Chinese tech companies from buying his company’s world-leading chips, a crucial component in the generative AI revolution. California-based Nvidia’s specially designed chips have catapulted the company to become the world’s biggest by market capitalisation, with China … Continue reading “Nvidia CEO Disappointed Over China Chip Ban Report”
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has called on the Federal and Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to investigate the road safety records of Dangote Group. DAPPMAN alleged that the company’s array of drivers had been known for being involved in fatal road accidents on Nigerian roads. The allegation came on … Continue reading “4,000 CNG Trucks: Probe Dangote’s Road Safety Records, DAPPMAN Tells FRSC”
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal results, with 60.26 per cent of the candidates obtaining five credits and above, including in Mathematics and English. Announcing the release at the Council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State, on Wednesday, the Registrar and Chief Executive, Dantani Wushishi, said … Continue reading “NECO Releases 2025 SSCE Results, Records 61% Drop In Exam Malpractice”