The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned that artificial intelligence-driven disinformation poses a serious threat to the credibility of the 2027 general elections, calling for electoral technology and communication to be treated as a single discipline. The INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan (SAN), also disclosed that the commission was conducting …
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Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday dismissed an application by Petrocam Trading Nigeria Limited and other defendants seeking to vary an order requiring them to provide a bank guarantee or bond as security for a disputed N9.05bn claim. Justice Aluko held that the …
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A vacation judge, Justice A.A. Omoniyi of Court 3, Ogun State High Court, sitting in Ijebu-Ode, on Wednesday ordered that a suit filed by the Fusengbuwa Ruling House against Governor Dapo Abiodun, nine kingmakers and others over the suspension of the selection process for the next Awujale be returned to the …
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The Bolivian government announced Wednesday that it had placed state oil company YPFB under temporary supervision, citing problems with fuel imports and distribution amid a severe supply crisis. Long lines of drivers queuing for scarce fuel have become a regular sight in Bolivia, where President Rodrigo Paz took power last …
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed a four-point framework for building a new security architecture in the Middle East based on common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security. Xi made the proposal during talks with Egyptian President Abdel El-Sisi in Cairo on Wednesday. He said regional countries should remain …
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have pledged to strengthen collaboration between the two agencies ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olatunji Disu and the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke said this on Wednesday in …
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Chinese travel content creator Xiao Jony has shared a video of an uncomfortable encounter he reportedly had while exploring a market in Nigeria. The content creator, who was trying out local food and drinks, was approached by some men who demanded that he give them money. In the video, one …
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The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has congratulated Vice-President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing him as a detribalised Nigerian and a gift to the nation. The Executive Secretary of NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, conveyed the goodwill message in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. The statement was …
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Bolt, the Estonian ride-hailing company, says it will stay in Nigeria and continue investing after rival Uber’s suprising exit. In a statement shared with TechCabal on Wednesday night, Bolt described Nigeria as an important market for its growth. Uber’s departure leaves Bolt as the other major international ride-hailing platform serving …
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Cascador, a Nigeria-focused platform for growth-stage entrepreneurs, has selected 10 Nigerian companies for its 2026 ScaleUp Program, a 12-week accelerator focused on helping businesses sharpen their strategy and prepare for their next stage of growth. The selected companies operate across sectors, including proptech, clean energy, agriculture, healthcare, beauty and wellness, …
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