Renewable mini-grids and solar systems drive access for millions amid rising investment Nigeria’s electricity sector is undergoing a major shift as new investments in off-grid energy solutions begin to power underserved communities and boost economic growth. Despite being Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria still faces a severe energy deficit. Over 85 million people lack access to…
Walmart and Aldi Products Affected by Contamination Alert The Food Safety and Inspection Service has expanded a food recall over possible salmonella contamination. The updated recall now includes six products, among them frozen pizzas sold at Walmart and Aldi. Officials linked the issue to contaminated dry milk powder used in production. Great Value and Mama…
Kemi Adeosun, former minister of finance, has advised Christians to prioritise sound business strategies, saying prayer alone does not guarantee success in business. Speaking as a keynote speaker at The Platform, a civic dialogue organised by Covenant Nation on Friday, Adeosun said entrepreneurs must understand market realities. “Angels do not bring customers. Marketing brings customers,”…
OpenAI Plans Exclusive Event for New AI Model Release Sam Altman has announced a private celebration to mark the release of GPT-5.5. The event is scheduled for May 5 and will host a limited number of guests. He shared an RSVP form online and revealed that OpenAI’s coding agent would help select attendees. Registration filled…
Sudden Closure Disrupts Travel Nationwide Spirit Airlines has ceased operations, leaving thousands of passengers stranded across the United States. Flights were cancelled abruptly, and customer service shut down without prior notice to many travelers. Passengers were advised not to come to airports and to seek refunds or alternative bookings. Chaos at LaGuardia Airport Terminal Scenes…
Internet Usage Surges to New High Nigeria recorded a sharp rise in internet usage in the first quarter of 2026. Data consumption reached 4.06 million terabytes within three months. Figures from the Nigerian Communications Commission show this is the highest quarterly usage on record. Users consumed over four billion gigabytes during the period. Digital Services…
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday for a 14-day visit to France, Kenya and Rwanda, the presidency said in a statement on Friday. In the statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Tinubu is scheduled to visit France first before proceeding to Nairobi, Kenya. The president…
Company Reaches Settlement in Data Privacy Case European Wax Center has agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement. The deal resolves a class-action lawsuit over data tracking practices. The lawsuit claims the company collected customer data without consent. Plaintiffs said the company used tracking tools on its website. Allegations Focus on Tracking Technologies The complaint states that…
U.S. Announces New Tariff Increase Donald Trump has announced a new tariff hike on European vehicles. The U.S. will raise duties on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25%. The increase will take effect next week. Trump said the decision followed the EU’s failure to meet trade agreement terms. White House Defends the…
Cigna Announces ACA Exit Cigna has announced plans to leave the Affordable Care Act marketplace by 2027. Executives shared the decision during the company’s latest earnings call. The company reported strong financial results for the first quarter. Net income reached $1.7 billion, beating expectations. Second Major Insurer to Withdraw Cigna follows Aetna, owned by CVS…
