I studied Law at 14 but found my calling in tech — US-based researcher
US-based lawyer and researcher Tolulope Awoyomi, whose work bridges artificial intelligence and business, speaks with AYOOLA OLASUPO about her journey from Nigeria to the US, her books on AI, the technology’s growing impact on the legal profession and Nigeria’s readiness…
China proposes export controls on solar-manufacturing technologies
China has proposed export controls on 12 technologies used to make solar equipment, citing national security concerns, as part of a broader revision that also covers AI and biotechnology. The ministry of commerce proposed adding the photovoltaic technologies to China’s…
Ex-S’Eagles Coach Westerhof Battles Colon Cancer
Clemens Westerhof, former Super Eagles head coach, has been hospitalised after he was diagnosed with colon cancer. Lillian, Clemens’ wife, confirmed the illness in an Instagram post on Saturday.She added that the family needs prayer and support, adding that an…
Ghana set to overtake Ethiopia as Africa’s eighth-largest economy, leading by $1.49 billion in latest IMF projections
Ghana has emerged ahead of Ethiopia in Africa’s economic rankings, with its gross domestic product (GDP) projected to reach $128.64 billion in 2026, according to figures from the International Monetary Fund’s October 2026 World Economic Outlook. The West African country…
Protesters call for London robotaxi trials to stop
Demonstrators have called for trials of driverless taxis in London to be stopped, raising concerns about safety, congestion and the impact on jobs. About 15 people protested outside the offices of autonomous vehicle company Wayve in King’s Cross, which is…
Global Tax Reform Urged As World Faces $4 Trillion Annual Sustainable Development Funding Gap
The world faces an estimated $4 trillion annual financing gap for sustainable development, prompting renewed calls for fairer and more inclusive global tax rules to help countries mobilise the resources needed to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)….
Obi Of Onitsha Urges South-East Residents To Vote In 2027
Achebe urged Ndigbo to overcome what he described as historical apathy towards elections, saying they could not complain about marginalisation while staying away from the electoral process. The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, has urged residents of the…
First Lady’s RHI extends food outreach to Katsina, seeks community food banks nationwide
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged state governors to establish functional community food banks in each of their three senatorial districts as part of efforts to strengthen food security and address malnutrition among vulnerable groups. The First Lady…
World Bank Highlights Ai-driven Trade Growth, Critical Minerals And Digital Services At Development Committee
The World Bank Group has highlighted the changing landscape of global trade, emphasizing the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI), digital services and critical minerals in driving economic growth and creating new investment opportunities in developing countries. At the World…
Governor Monday Okpebholo said the disaster could have been avoided.
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has promised to rebuild Oluku Market, which was destroyed by fire, and support traders who lost their shops and goods in the incident. Okpebholo gave the assurance on Friday after inspecting the damage at…