AfDB partners Intel to train 3 million Africans in AI
The African Development Bank and technology giant Intel have formalized their cooperation to equip 3 million Africans and 30,000 government officials with AI skills. The partnership aims to transform the African digital ecosystem, according to a statement released by the…
Ngelale Gets New Appointment
Ngelale Gets New Appointment Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Ngelale Gets New Appointment President Bola Tinubu has significantly empowered Nigeria’s Office of the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action (SPEC), designating it as the country’s chief negotiator and coordinator…
Copa America 2024: Messi names five teams that can win trophy
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has named five teams who could win this year’s Copa America. According to Messi, apart from his country, the likes of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Uruguay are strong contenders. The Inter Miami forward will captain the…
Hearn confident Joshua, Dubois will fight for IBF title
Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has expressed confidence that his client and Daniel Dubois will most likely fight for the IBF title currently held by Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Dubois won the interim IBF heavyweight title on…
Lagos set for World Table Tennis Contender 2024
As Nigeria gears up for the World Table Tennis Contender Lagos 2024, anticipation is soaring for a spectacular display of table tennis prowess. Set to take place from June 19-23 at the Sir Molade Okoya Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, the…
Haiti’s new leader faces health scare
Haiti’s newly selected prime minister, Garry Conille, was hospitalised late Saturday in the capital of Port-au-Prince just days after arriving in the country, the government said. It wasn’t immediately known why Conille was hospitalised. The office of the prime minister…
From oil to arrests: Niger-Benin row escalates
A new episode in the row between the West African neighbors who have trading accusations of hostility since May. This week Benin arrested five Nigerien nationals on accusations of entering the port of Seme illegally. Niger responded by accusing Benin…
Gaza: Pope Francis appeals for ceasefire, aid
Pope Francis called Sunday for humanitarian aid to urgently reach Palestinians in Gaza and for Israel and Hamas to immediately accept proposals for a cease-fire and release of hostages. During his Sunday noon blessing, Francis also thanked Jordan, which this…
Tinubu names Abuja expressway after Chinua Achebe
President Bola Tinubu has named the M18 road in the Guzape district of the federal capital territory as Chinua Achebe Expressway. The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, said the president commissioned the expressway on Saturday…
Former Military Administrator J.S Anga Dies At 83
Former Military Administrator J.S Anga Dies At 83 A Former Military Administrator Of Enugu State And Retired Commissioner Of Police, J.S Anga, has died at the age of 83. Anga passed away on Tuesday after a protracted illness at…