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France has suspended the use of stun grenades after a 15-year-old student lost his hand during protests in Lens, officials said. The interior minister ordered the pause pending investigation into the incident.
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INEC reveals Lagos tops the 2027 voter register with 7.4 million registered voters as the commission kicks off a 100-day countdown to the general elections, releasing detailed demographic and geographic data.
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Labor expert Issa Aremu urges Nigeria to deliberately create productive, secure, and well-paid jobs, arguing employment is key to poverty reduction and economic recovery.
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Sony Music has filed takedown requests for over 260,000 AI-generated tracks impersonating top artists, nearly doubling previous demands and highlighting the escalating battle against unauthorized deepfake music.
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Dangote Group emphasizes that stronger domestic production can cut import dependence, create jobs, and strengthen Nigerias economic resilience. The message came at the Abuja International Trade Fair, where the conglomerate outlined its...
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Nigeria’s food system faces strain from climate change, waste, and import dependence. Experts warn that without urgent policy shifts, the country risks deeper insecurity and rising prices.
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Norway's Labour-led government proposes withdrawing $63.6 billion from its sovereign wealth fund for 2027 to finance public spending and support national programmes pending parliamentary approval.
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Decades after Amelia Earhart vanished over the Pacific, fresh expeditions and satellite analysis reignite the search for answers. This post explores the leading theories, key artifacts, and what modern technology may finally reveal.
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New survey reveals half of South African employees have bypassed employer AI restrictions, exposing companies to unseen security risks and data leakage.
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Equity Bank introduces EMMA, a neo-wallet designed to keep everyday transactions on its platform while offering instant credit, airtime top-ups, and bill payments across East Africa's mobile money landscape.
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Airtel Money's London IPO hits $7 billion valuation, but Nigerian fintech SmartCash is excluded per CBN directive, leaving the group listing without the struggling operation.
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Dangote Group emphasizes that stronger domestic production can cut import dependence, create jobs, and strengthen Nigerias economic resilience. The message came at the Abuja International Trade Fair, where the conglomerate outlined its...
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus drops to $37.99 for October Prime Day 2026, offering 4K streaming, Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Vision, and cloud gaming support without a console.
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A Nigerian court handed a 14-year prison sentence to a woman who stole a newborn baby while faking a pregnancy, sparking outrage in Ekiti State.
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The Central Bank of Nigeria's surprise 350-basis-point Monetary Policy Rate cut to 23 percent sparks expert analysis on credit transmission, investment potential, and implications for businesses, SMEs, and fiscal stability.
Politics
This week's political roundup covers Trump's fiery UN threat to Iran, Akpabio's firm stance on Aso Rock, and the deepening rift between Kwankwaso and Obi over fuel subsidy reforms.
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NKENNEAi launches Swahili speech models, expanding AI accessibility across Africa. The NSF-backed platform introduces Speech-to-Text and Text-to-Speech for underrepresented languages.
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Egypt’s central bank keeps rates steady while regulators mandate real-time loan data sharing, South Africa proposes automated VAT, and African fintech startups secure fresh funding in this week’s TechCabal Daily roundup.
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Larry Yon II shares how cybersecurity, cultural intelligence, and diaspora engagement are reshaping Africa’s digital future—and why the next global tech powerhouse could emerge from the continent.
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Moniepoint explores using its vast POS network to distribute Dangote shares, potentially turning everyday payment agents into investment access points for millions of Nigerians.
