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Federal Government Orders Crackdown on Cooking Gas Hoarding
Cooking gas prices keep rising, and the Federal Government is fighting back. With a nationwide crackdown on hoarding and supply diversion, can this move finally make LPG more affordable for Nigerians?
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OGOCHUKWU MAGDALENE OBIAA US court has sentenced Franklin Nwadialo, a Nigerian local government chairman, to five years in prison for a romance scam that defrauded victims of over $3.5 million. Operating for 15 years, Nwadialo used fake online identities, often targeting older individuals like widows, to steal their life savings and exploit their emotional hardships. The case highlights the devastating impact of online fraud, investigated by the FBI.
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Business
SpaceX Convinced $117M Worth of Ordinary People to Fund Its Future. How Exactly Did This Happen?
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Only Four African Countries Qualified for Toshiba's New Startup Initiative. Here's Why
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Nigeria's biggest banks hold nearly N90 trillion in customer deposits. But for every N1 they lend to individual Nigerians, corporations collect N10. A data analysis of 2025 annual reports from Nigeria's four biggest banks shows retail customers supply up to 47% of deposits but receive less than 14% of credit disbursed. Here is what the numbers mean.Owobu Maureen
Zcash Defies Logic: Most Shorted Crypto Asset Hints at Bullish Reversal
Zcash is attracting attention from traders due to its status as one of the most heavily shorted major cryptocurrencies. Despite recent price drops and prevailing bearish sentiment, extreme short interest could create conditions for an explosive short squeeze, presenting a unique contrarian opportunity.David Isong
XRP Ledger Unleashes Native Loans & Yields: Ripple Executive Confirms Game-Changing Launch
A new generation of lending and yield products is coming to the XRP Ledger, confirmed by a top Ripple executive. The SOIL protocol plans to be the first to integrate the XRPL Lending Protocol, aiming to introduce innovative loan services and yield-generation opportunities on the expanding network. This development is set to significantly broaden XRPL's DeFi use cases.David Isong
Technology
Nigeria Ranks 6th Globally for AI Adoption, Yet Its Businesses Are a Telling A Different Story
A new global report places Nigeria 6th in the world for workforce AI literacy but 19th for enterprise AI adoption. The 32-point gap between both scores is the largest in the index and reveals a structural challenge in Nigeria's digital economy.
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GM's Safety Overhaul: A Post-Ignition Crisis Commitment
General Motors has undergone a significant cultural shift, prioritizing safety extensively across its operations following the ignition switch crisis. The company now integrates advanced active safety features as standard in its vehicles, exemplified by models like the Chevrolet Trax and Bolt EV, aiming to make safer transportation accessible to all and reduce road fatalities.Uche Emeka
AI Job Apocalypse Averted? New Data Crowns Engineers as Unstoppable!
The debate over AI's impact on job displacement, particularly in software engineering, is intensifying. While some tech layoffs cite AI as the cause, new research from SignalFire suggests engineering roles are surprisingly resilient, with increased hiring in the sector. Tech leaders like Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argue that AI empowers engineers, creating more work through enhanced productivity rather than replacing them, aligning with the Jevons paradox.Uche Emeka
OpenAI's Secret 'Jalapeño' Chip: Decoding the AI Brainpower!
OpenAI is addressing its massive operational costs and dependency on third-party hardware by developing its custom 'Jalapeño' chip. This application-specific integrated circuit, built in collaboration with Broadcom and TSMC, is designed for efficient LLM inference and signals OpenAI's shift towards a vertically integrated infrastructure strategy. Initial deployments are expected by late 2026, aiming to make compute more abundant and cost-effective.Uche Emeka
Nigerian Regulators Unleash Strict New Telecom Ownership Rules, Reshaping Industry for Airtel, MTN, and Glo
Regulatory changes in Nigeria's telecom sector mandate prior approval for major ownership shifts, while African EV startup Spiro secures over half a billion dollars to build essential battery-swapping infrastructure. Concurrently, MTN eyes US-Iran peace talks for a lifeline to its frozen assets, and DStv Stream expands its reach by pre-installing on Samsung smart TVs across Africa, highlighting dynamic shifts in the continent's digital landscape.Uche Emeka
Discovery
Top 10 Longest Bridges in Africa and the Extraordinary Stories Behind Them
Africa's longest bridges were not built in a day. Some survived wars, coups, and decades of delay. What is the engineering and political story behind eight structures holding the continent together?
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The 600-Year History Behind Ikeja's Name: Where Did Ikeja Get Its Name?
The story that Ikeja stands for "Ikorodu And Epe Joint Administration" has been shared millions of times. And It is completely false. The real origin is older, stranger, and far more interesting.Owobu Maureen
The Ground That Remembers Gunfire: Ojota's Forgotten Military History
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Strength and Strategy: How the Kingdom of Benin Engineered a City Before Its Time
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London’s Flood-Fighting Beavers: Five Beavers Succeeded Where Decades of Engineering Failed
For decades, West London tried to stop the floods with engineering. Then five beavers arrived, and changed everything.Owobu Maureen
Opinion
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
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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
Opinion: The Dangerous Binary of Modern Narcissist Theory
Can Empaths Be Narcissists and what type of narcissistic behaviors exists?Ibukun Oluwa
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.Ibukun Oluwa
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
The Unexpected Symptoms People Experience When They Stop Eating Sugar
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Nigeria Faces Growing Concern as Lassa Fever Death Toll Increases
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Ibom Air Takes Flight! New Ghana Routes Revolutionize Nigeria's Regional Aviation
Ibom Air is set to expand its West African footprint with new international routes connecting Uyo and Abuja to Accra, Ghana, starting June 28, 2026. This strategic move follows the upgrade of Uyo's airport to international status, enhancing regional connectivity and offering significant benefits for travelers and the aviation industry. The expansion solidifies Ibom Air's role as a key regional player and supports the bustling Nigeria-Ghana corridor.Precious Eseaye
Angola's TAAG Unlocks Africa-Asia Travel with Landmark Guangzhou Route!
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5 Rainy Season Health Risks Nigerians Rarely Take Seriously and How to Stay Safe
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Entertainment
Osas Ighodaro's Bollywood Debut Is Also a Test Case for Africa's Microdrama Economy
Osas Ighodaro stars in Imported Bahu, a Nollywood-Bollywood vertical microdrama premiering July 2 on LebaraPlay — and it may signal where African entertainment is headed.
Read More ( 4 min. read)→ZAINAB BAKARE
FIFA Is Handing Out $871M, But The Countries That Produce the Most Talent Are Getting the Least
The World Cup prize pool has grown 32 times since 1982. But the structural conditions determining which nations collect the largest share have barely shifted. A financial and geopolitical breakdown.Owobu Maureen
Hallelujah Heard 'Round the Rally: Leonard Cohen Estate Fumes Over Trump's Anthem Use
The Leonard Cohen estate publicly objected to the unauthorized use of “Hallelujah” at a Donald Trump rally on June 24. Despite the estate's clear statement, the song was performed at the event in Washington, D.C. This incident highlights the song's enduring popularity and Cohen's past sentiments about its frequent covers.Precious Eseaye
Millie Bobby Brown Drops Bombshell Apology to 'Stranger Things' Cast, Reveals Eleven's Fate!
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Acclaimed Bengali Drama 'Pinjar' Soars Globally with International Deal, Championing Girls' Education!
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