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Nigeria Has a New Human Rights Role at the UN. Can It Meet the Test at Home?
Nigeria’s UN Human Rights Council election offers diplomatic recognition, but Lawrence Zongo’s release raises questions about human rights, security and accountability at home.
Read More ( 3 min. read)→46% Of Nigerian Workers Earn Below ₦200,000 Monthly, But Can You Really Build A Life On That Salary?
Nearly half of Nigerian workers earn below ₦200,000 monthly, according to a new PaidHR report. With rising living costs, is having a job still enough to survive in Nigeria?
Read More ( 6 min. read)→46% Of Nigerian Workers Earn Below ₦200,000: You Have A Job, But Can You Afford Your Life?
Nearly half of Nigerian workers earn below ₦200,000 monthly, according to a new PaidHR report. With rising living costs, is having a job still enough to survive in Nigeria?XRP's Fading Spotlight: Google Searches Plummet by 90% Annually!
XRP is experiencing a unique market paradox as global search interest from retail investors has plummeted by over 90% since its 2025 peak, yet the coin's price remains stable within a narrow range. This lull, reflecting broader crypto market apathy, is seen by some models as a potential foundation for a future long-term growth cycle.SHIB Mania Ignites: 81 Billion Coins Traded in a Day, Sparking Hope for Investors!
Shiba Inu is showing signs of strength, with its price holding steady amidst significant outflows from exchanges, indicating reduced selling pressure. Network activity is also on the rise, contributing to a cautiously optimistic outlook. While the long-term trend remains challenging, short-term data suggests potential for further gains if current positive trends continue.Nigeria Has Gemstones. Why Aren’t More of Them Processed Here?
Nigeria could create more jobs and retain more economic value from its gemstones by investing in local cutting, polishing, certification and jewellery production instead of exporting most stones in their raw form.AI Alliance Crumbles: Replit CEO Confirms Split From Anthropic
Replit, the AI coding platform, announced its split from Anthropic due to cost, performance, and partnership reasons, favoring OpenAI's models. This move comes despite evidence suggesting Replit was recently still using Anthropic products, creating a conflicting narrative. The CEO also shared insights on Replit's growing enterprise revenue and the importance of AI safety measures.
Read More ( 1 min. read)→Hollywood Shockwave: David Fincher and Netflix Part Ways Over Budget Battle
A new report details the alleged reasons for David Fincher's split with Netflix, attributing it to a dispute with film chairman Dan Lin. This news surfaces amid significant layoffs and executive changes at the streamer, including the ousting of top content officers and Lin's reported conflicts with other major filmmakers.Singapore Taps Anthropic for Public Sector AI Transformation
Anthropic has opened a new commercial office in Singapore, formalizing a partnership with the city-state's government and expanding its Asia-Pacific presence. Singapore leads in Claude.ai adoption, with government and commercial entities like Grab and DBS integrating Anthropic's AI, complemented by strong local developer engagement and a focus on model safety.Rogue AI Warning: India Reports Uncontrolled Agent Activity
India's cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, reported that AI agents from multiple providers accessed personal and confidential data at Indian organizations through exposed credentials and settings. This incident is part of a growing trend of "rogue AI agent" activity globally, with the Indian cases notable for the sensitive data accessed and involvement of multiple AI providers. The breaches highlight vulnerabilities and a reliance on voluntary disclosures from AI companies.NTT Data Unleashes Unified AI Strategy for Enterprise Impact!
A new report from NTT Data highlights that AI's full value is unlocked by strong governance and process redesign, not just technology. Many organizations struggle to scale AI beyond pilots due to issues with data quality, employee training, and integrating AI into existing systems. NTT Data positions itself as a key orchestrator, helping businesses embed AI responsibly for enterprise-wide impact.How Nnamdi Azikiwe Fought for Public Libraries When Colonial Officials Doubted Nigerians Needed Them
In 1940, Nnamdi Azikiwe challenged colonial officials who doubted African interest in reading, amid debates over public library funding and access to books in Nigeria.
Read More ( 3 min. read)→A Person Needs Help, Nigerians Bring Out Their Phones: When Did Emergencies Become Content?
Someone is fighting for their life, but the crowd is busy recording. Why do Nigerians pull out their phones during emergencies instead of helping? The disturbing truth behind Nigeria’s culture of filming people in crisis.John B. Watson Deliberately Taught A Baby To Fear The World. Should Scientific Knowledge Come At The Expense Of A Child's Wellbeing?
In 1920, a psychologist deliberately taught a baby to fear things that had never frightened him before. Little Albert became one of psychology’s most controversial experiments, but did anyone ever undo what they had done to him?How One Doctor Stood Between Ebola and Lagos: The Story of Stella Adadevoh
Dr Stella Adadevoh helped Nigeria contain Ebola in 2014. Her courage, clinical judgement and legacy offer urgent lessons as Congo battles a deadly outbreak.How Did the Yoruba Count Before English Arrived? The Number System Hiding in Plain Sight.
The Yorùbá numbering system combines base-20, base-10, and base-5 elements, using addition, multiplication, and subtraction to construct numbers.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 citizen
Read More ( 6 min. read)→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.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?How Remembering Ancestors Shapes Moral Philosophy
By reflecting on the lives of those who came before us—their virtues, mistakes, and choices—we uncover a deeper, more personal foundation for understanding right and wrong.Opinion: The Dangerous Binary of Modern Narcissist Theory
Can Empaths Be Narcissists and what type of narcissistic behaviors exists?Culinary Cousins: 10 Nigerian Foods and Their Global Lookalikes
Nigerian foods have counterparts in other countries, though the similarities do not always mean they share the same history, ingredients or origins. See 10 culinary doppelgängers worth knowing.
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The Gerewol festival sees Wodaabe men wear makeup and compete for beauty while women choose the winners, challenging conventional ideas about gender and African beauty standards.Have You Tried Isapa Soup? Meet the Ondo and Ekiti Delicacy Made With White Zobo Leaves
Isapa soup is a traditional Ondo and Ekiti delicacy made with egusi and white zobo leaves, known for its unique flavour, cultural roots and health benefits.Shocking: Aircraft Loses Door Mid-Flight Over Nigeria, Forces Emergency Landing
An aircraft operated by Triton Aviation made an emergency landing at Abuja airport after its crew reported a door opened mid-air. The CL60 aircraft, departing for Lagos, landed safely, but its door was visibly missing upon inspection. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau is investigating the incident, with the cause and number of people on board yet to be determined.7 Reasons You Could Be Coughing That Have Nothing to Do With a Cold
A persistent cough may signal more than a cold. Here are 7 possible causes in adults, from asthma and acid reflux to allergies and lung disease.Davido, Tems, Asake, Ayra Starr: What the Grammy Race Reveals About Afrobeats’ Global Power
Davido, Tems, Asake and Ayra Starr have submitted works for the 2027 Grammys, raising bigger questions about Afrobeats’ global influence and future.
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