Skypixels has made history by unveiling Nigeria’s first large-scale drone light show, marking a major leap in the country’s tech and entertainment landscape. The innovation introduces a new form of aerial digital display, powered by advanced drone technology. What Is a Drone Light Show? A drone light show uses dozens—or even hundreds—of synchronized drones equipped…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has condemned the arrest of Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Umar, a Kaduna-based cleric. Obi raised the concern in an early morning post on X on Tuesday. He said authorities arrested the cleric shortly after hosting him in Kaduna on Sunday. The former Anambra…
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has urged Nigerians to resist any attempt to turn the country into a one-party state. He made the remark on Monday during a visit to the Abuja residence of Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation, who faces corruption charges filed by the EFCC. Atiku said Nigerians have the right to…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents deployed to major airports across the United States on Monday as a partial government shutdown triggered severe staffing shortages at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints. The deployment came six weeks into the funding lapse that left hundreds of thousands of Homeland Security employees working without paychecks. Shutdown Triggers Staffing Crisis Congress…
Russia and Vietnam signed an intergovernmental agreement on March 23, 2026, to cooperate on the construction of Vietnam’s first nuclear power plant. As reported by ALO360, the deal establishes the legal framework for a major energy project that both countries had initially planned more than a decade ago. The Agreement Alexey Likhachev, head of Rosatom,…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it will arraign Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state, over alleged money laundering and other offences. The commission disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by John Okor Odey, head of media and public communication. It said it will arraign el-Rufai alongside…
Newly launched Veta Origin has made headlines after rejecting a $500,000 investment offer from a U.S.-based venture capital firm. In a move that’s turning heads in the tech space, the startup says it is prioritizing building solutions for Africans first before taking on foreign funding. Why Veta Origin Said No Unlike many startups eager for…
Dele Alake has announced that Nigeria attracted a total of $2.6 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) over the past 30 months. However, The disclosure highlights growing investor interest in Nigeria, particularly within the solid minerals sector. Where the Announcement Was Made Alake made this known during the ongoing Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C.,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been named “Central Bank of the Year” at the 2026 Central Banking Awards, marking a major international endorsement of Nigeria’s recent economic reforms. The award recognises central banks that demonstrate outstanding policy leadership, innovation, and impact. Reforms That Drove the Win The recognition follows a series of sweeping…
Energy leaders from Benin, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Senegal are set to visit the United States to explore partnerships aimed at transforming the region’s power grids systems. Also, The trip reflects a growing urgency to modernize electricity power grids and improve energy reliability across West Africa. USTDA Leads Strategic Initiative The mission is…
