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Nigeria Is Making EVs Cheaper, But Can They Survive an Epidemic of Unreliable Electricity?Nigeria is making electric vehicles cheaper through tax incentives and zero import duties, but unreliable electricity and limited charging infrastructure could slow EV adoption and weaken the country's clean transport ambitions.
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Nigeria Is Making EVs Cheaper, But Can They Survive an Epidemic of Unreliable Electricity?
Nigeria is making electric vehicles cheaper through tax incentives and zero import duties, but unreliable electricity and limited charging infrastructure could slow EV adoption and weaken the country's clean transport ambitions.
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PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
Kenya's new cyber café rules require basic customer and session records but explicitly exclude browsing history, raising fresh questions about internet access, surveillance and digital privacy.
Osun State prepares for its August 15, 2026 governorship election amidst significant political maneuvers, including candidate withdrawals and endorsements for incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke. Electoral and security agencies have finalized extensive preparations to ensure a peaceful and credible poll, while monitoring groups scrutinize the process for transparency and integrity.
Business
5 Stock Trading Apps Nigerians Can Use to Invest in Local and Global Markets
stock trading apps Nigerians can use to invest in local and U.S. markets, with options for beginners, local investors, and those seeking international exposure.
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West Africa Moves to Create Its Own Fuel Price Benchmark
West Africa wants to stop importing its fuel prices. With Dangote Refinery changing the region’s fuel supply, could Africa finally set its own petroleum prices?Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
Alarm Bells Ring: Bitcoin's 365-Day ROI Plummets to 'Unprofitable' Status
Bitcoin's 365-day ROI has fallen below 1.0, indicating a significant loss for long-term holders over the past year. This unsettling threshold often coincides with bear markets, and current technical indicators show waning momentum and price pressure. A sustained long-term price increase is needed for a full recovery.David Isong
Crypto Clash: Ripple's Schwartz Blasts Bitcoin Purists Over 'Spam' Concerns
The Bitcoin network recently experienced a major ideological battle over the inclusion of nonfinancial data, following the failure of the BIP-110 soft fork. This led to a surge of "heavy" blocks dominated by NFTs, with Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz affirming that the market dictates usage, not subjective opinions, provided resources are paid for. The outcome confirms Bitcoin's neutrality for any paid transaction.David Isong
White House Summons Crypto Leaders: High-Stakes Meeting Ahead!
Crypto and prediction market officials are set to meet at the White House next week, preceding a CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee meeting. These events highlight ongoing regulatory engagement and President Trump's administration's pro-crypto initiatives, including the upcoming vote on the Crypto Clarity Act and the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.David Isong
Technology
Unleashed: Lamborghini's 2027 Revuelto SV, A Track-Attacking Legend Breaks Cover!
The 2027 Lamborghini Revuelto SV emerges as the ultimate track-attacking supercar, building upon the already incredible Revuelto with more power, grip, and advanced aero. Boasting a 1,050 hp plug-in hybrid V-12 and a host of race-derived hardware, it's designed for unparalleled performance and stands as the fastest and most powerful Lamborghini to date.
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Hear It Roar: Aston Martin's 838-HP V-12 Valen Supercar Built to Be Heard!
The 2027 Aston Martin Valen is a $2 million V-12 supercar built to stand out with its unique sound, immense power, and agile performance. With 838 horsepower and extensive lightweight engineering, this limited-production model promises a radical driving experience. It boasts advanced handling, braking, and transmission enhancements for exceptional responsiveness.Uche Emeka
Anthropic Is Watermarking Claude's Text. What Happens When AI Writing Becomes Traceable?
Anthropic is adding invisible watermarks to Claude-generated text worldwide. The move could reshape how businesses, creatives and organisations identify AI-assisted content and determine authorship.Precious O. Unusere
AI Titans Unite: IBM and OpenAI Forge Alliance for Enterprise Domination
IBM has announced a major partnership with OpenAI to deliver AI models and tools to enterprise customers, leveraging IBM’s global consulting business. This collaboration will focus on joint marketing, developing industry-specific solutions, and extensively training consultants on OpenAI's technologies. The move signifies both companies' intensified efforts to capture a larger share of the burgeoning corporate AI market.Uche Emeka
Google AI Health Coach to Use Abbott Glucose Data for Personalised Wellness Guidance
Abbott and Google are partnering to integrate data from Abbott's Lingo continuous glucose monitor (CGM) into Google's AI-powered Health Coach. This collaboration will allow users to view glucose trends alongside other health metrics, enabling the Gemini-powered coach to provide personalized wellness recommendations for nutrition, activity, sleep, and recovery. The Lingo CGM, designed for non-insulin users, aims to help individuals understand the impact of daily activities on their glucose levels.Uche Emeka
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The Black Skin Colour Palette: How Many Shades Can ‘Black’ Hold?
Black skin does not need fixing. The shade was never the problem. Ebony, onyx, mahogany and charcoal show just how much depth and variation Black skin can hold, with makeup that works with those tones instead of changing them.
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What If Loving Africa Meant More Than Ankara, Afrobeats, Jollof, Flags and Social Media Pride?
African pride is everywhere in our fashion, food, music and social media. But what happens when loving Africa requires participation, accountability and action?Owobu Maureen
Africa's Noise Culture: Why Have We Normalised Living in Constant Noise?
Africa’s noise culture has made constant noise feel normal. Here is why noise pollution is so widespread in Nigerian cities and the hidden health costs.Zainab Bakare
Six Years for Toby Obumseli's Killing: What Does Justice Look Like for Africans in the Diaspora?
Toby Obumseli's killing and Courtney Clenney's six-year sentence raise difficult questions about justice, race, and how African victims are treated in the diaspora.Zainab Bakare
Solar Eclipse Today: 5 Things You Need to Know
A solar eclipse is happening today, but Africa will not see the same show everywhere. Find out which countries can see it, when it starts, how much of the Sun will be covered, and how to watch it without risking your eyes.Owobu Maureen
Opinion
Did Africa Inherit Its Sexism? How Colonialism Changed Our Relationship With Gender
Did Africa inherit some of its sexism through colonialism? How European languages, laws and institutions may have reshaped African attitudes toward gender.
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Beds for Newlyweds, Streets for Almajiri Children: What Are Northern Governments Prioritising?
Kano’s N1.5bn mass wedding raises questions about northern governments’ priorities as Almajiri children remain out of school, on streets and vulnerable to poverty and insecurity.Zainab Bakare
The War on Poverty is on Pause: What Tinubu’s Reforms Really Mean for the Average Nigerian
President Tinubu’s bold economic reforms promised long-term growth, but for many Nigerians, they’ve brought deeper poverty and hardship. Here’s what the reforms really mean for the average citizenzainab bakare
OPINION: Should Education Be Free To All?
This in-depth analysis examines the promise and pitfalls of tuition-free learning, from breaking cycles of poverty to fears of declining quality. With examples from Finland to sub-Saharan Africa, it explores how nations can balance equity, funding, and excellence in an age where knowledge is the key to progress.Eric Namso
Should Nigeria Adopt a Four-Day Work Week?
As countries experiment with shorter work weeks, Nigeria faces a pressing question: could a four-day schedule ease burnout, boost productivity, and reshape work culture—or would it clash with our unique economic realities?zainab bakare
Lifestyle
FashionLore: What Is Really the Difference Between Gele and Ichafu?
Gele or Ichafu? Find out the history behind the two African headwear traditions, what sets them apart, and how centuries of cultural exchange blurred the line between them.
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Unveiled: Africa's Mammoth $5 Billion Plan to Secure Cotton Jobs
West African nations are launching a $5 billion plan, the Partenariat pour le Coton, to transform their raw cotton exports into a regional textile and garment industry. This initiative aims to add value, create approximately 500,000 jobs, and reduce reliance on imports by fostering a "Textile Corridor" across the C4+ countries. Leveraging the AfCFTA, the plan seeks to establish a comprehensive regional value chain for "Made in Africa" products.Precious Eseaye
You're Drinking Plastic: What Sachet and Bottled Water Could Be Putting in Your Body
Sachet and bottled water may contain microplastics that enter the body. Here’s what research in Africa reveals about plastic in drinking water.Zainab Bakare
2027: SDP Presidential Hopeful Adebayo Unveils Economic and Power Reform Agenda
SDP presidential candidate Prince Adewole Adebayo has unveiled his 2027 agenda, promising to revive Nigeria's economy, tackle insecurity, and significantly boost electricity generation. These pledges were made during consultations with the Middle Belt Forum, which reiterated its stance on power rotation and justice, signaling its aspiration for the presidency in 2031.Precious Eseaye
Kruger National Park's Road Network Gets Critical Attention
Kruger National Park's vital road network, essential for self-drive safaris, faced significant damage from exceptional January 2026 floods, particularly in its central and northern areas. While recovery is ongoing, visitors and tour operators must be aware of dynamic road conditions, strict rules, and vehicle restrictions, planning flexible itineraries especially during the upcoming rainy seasons.Precious Eseaye
Entertainment
Malawi and Cameroon Have One Match Left to Change WAFCON History
Who will finally win the WAFCON trophy? Malawi are chasing their first title in their debut tournament, while Cameroon return to a final they have lost three times before. Sunday will decide which wait ends.
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Liverpool's Future Secured: Bezos-Backed Consortium Confirmed in Major Stake Investment
Liverpool FC's owners, Fenway Sports Group, have sold a significant minority stake to the 1892 Holdings consortium, led by Amit Bhatia and including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. This strategic investment, valued around $1.65 billion, aims to bolster the club's commercial revenues and strengthen its balance sheet. While unlikely to dramatically alter transfer market activities, the deal also hints at a potential long-term exit strategy for FSG.Uche Emeka
Deep Dive: The 'Cloverfield'-Inspired Mystery of 'The End of Oak Street'
'The End of Oak Street' plunges the Platt family into a prehistoric world after their suburban neighborhood mysteriously vanishes, forcing them to confront dinosaurs and their crumbling marriage. The film explores second chances through time alteration, allowing Denise to save her husband and reclaim her ambitions. While debunking 'Cloverfield' theories, the movie shares spiritual similarities in its mysterious marketing, ground-level disaster perspective, and unexplained phenomena.Precious Eseaye
Sam Fender & Olivia Dean Smash Records with 'Rein Me In' for 21st Week at No. 1!
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's "Rein Me In" has made history by spending a record-breaking 21st week at No. 1 on the U.K.'s Official Singles Chart. This achievement surpasses Frankie Lane's 1953 record and marks the longest-running No. 1 by a British act and in the 21st century. Other notable entries include Shakira and Burna Boy's "Dai Dai" at No. 2 and Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" at No. 3.Precious Eseaye
X-Files Creator Chris Carter Fuels Fan Hopes for Mulder & Scully's Return!
Chris Carter's director's cut of 'The X-Files: I Want to Believe', subtitled 'Vrach Frankenshteyn', is now streaming on Hulu. Carter discusses his journey to restore the film's original R-rated vision, emphasizing horror elements and the underlying Frankenstein theme while downplaying the Mulder-Scully romance for fans.Precious Eseaye