Nvidia Loses $600 Billion as China’s DeepSeek AI Sparks Market Turmoil
January 29, 2025 – In a historic market downturn, U.S. chipmaker Nvidia lost nearly $600 billion in market value on Monday, marking the largest single-day drop in American stock market…
Police Dismantle Syndicate Supplying Motorcycles to Boko Haram in Niger, Kaduna
The Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a criminal syndicate allegedly involved in selling and modifying stolen motorcycles for use by Boko Haram terrorists operating in Niger and Kaduna states. Arrests…
Zamfara Assembly Declares Lawmaker’s Seat Vacant Over Absenteeism
The Zamfara State House of Assembly has declared the seat of Hon. Aliyu Ango Kagara, the member representing Talata Mafara South Constituency, vacant due to persistent absenteeism. Reason for the…
Another Fuel Tanker Explosion in Niger State Injures Driver, Motorboy
Barely a week after a tragic tanker explosion in Niger State claimed over 100 lives, another fuel tanker carrying 40,000 litres of petrol crashed and exploded along the Agaie-Lapai Road…
Ekiti State Begins Mass Vaccination of Livestock to Prevent Anthrax Outbreak
The Ekiti State Government has launched a state-wide mass vaccination program for livestock, aimed at protecting animals from zoonotic diseases, including Anthrax. The initiative, spearheaded by the Livestock Productivity and…
TCN Announces Scheduled Power Outage in Akwa Ibom for Maintenance Work
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a scheduled power disruption in parts of Akwa Ibom State due to maintenance work on its transformers. The maintenance will take place…
FG Secures 340 Patents for Nigerian Inventors Since 2010
The Federal Government, through the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), has facilitated the issuance of 340 patent certificates to Nigerian inventors and researchers since 2010. This milestone…
Asian Markets Slide Amid Trade Tensions, AI Competition Concerns
Asian markets started the week on a cautious note Monday as escalating trade tensions and concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) competition weighed on investor sentiment. Trade Tensions with Colombia Spark…
NEDC Unveils First Pharma-Grade Storage Facility in Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno State – The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has inaugurated the first pharma-grade medical storage facility in the North-East region. The upgraded Central Medical Store, located in Maiduguri,…
Makinde Highlights Efforts to Foster Tech Growth at Robotics and AI Summit in Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State – Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for technology-driven companies and innovation to thrive in the state.…