Elon Musk develops chip for the blind, receives approval. Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup, has acquired the US Food and Drug Administration’s “breakthrough device” designation for its experimental implant, Blindsight. The gadget, known as ‘Blindsight,’ is intended to restore vision to people who are completely or partially blind, including those who have non-functional optic nerves. […]
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What caused Maiduguri flood? The flood in Borno was caused by the collapse of the Alau Dam, which was purportedly filled to capacity for a week. The dam last had such a problem in 1994, causing massive floods in Maiduguri, with about half of the town submerged. Prof. Usman Tar, the Commissioner for Information and […]
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Tinubu commiserates with flood victims Maiduguri. President Bola Tinubu issued a call on Tuesday for residents of flood-hit towns to evacuate immediately. Tinubu, who expressed serious concern about floods in sections of Borno State’s capital, Maiduguri, instructed relevant government agencies to accelerate rescue efforts. While the relevant authorities are still assessing the damage caused by […]
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Wike says park and pay scheme illegal The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared the On-Street Parking scheme, also known as the ‘Park-and-Pay’ scheme, illegal, citing fraud in the contract agreement between the managing contractors and the FCT. The Minister made the statement on Wednesday during a media briefing to commemorate […]
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Federal Government traces N83b protest fund The Federal Government has traced at least N83 billion in cryptocurrency and fiat money that was channeled towards the last statewide protest. They include $50 million in bitcoin, $38 million of which was locked in four cryptocurrency wallets, and N4 billion contributed by various political actors in Abuja, Kano, […]
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Reasons for tearing my husband’s passport. Mrs Igiebor, the woman who tore her husband’s passport, has spoken out about her reasons for tearing her husband’s passport. According to her, they had family troubles long before returning to Nigeria from Europe. Igiebor, a TikTok video maker known for posting about her spouse and children, revealed the […]
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Top secret about hotels that you should know. Hotels are commercial establishments that provides lodging, meals, and other services to guests, travelers, and tourists. Hotels can range from small family-run businesses to large international chains. Most hotels list a variety of services, such as room service, laundry, and concierge. They are not just buildings for […]
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Gunmen kill 7 village Heads in Imo state. Hyginus Ohazurike, President-General of the Umucheke Okwe autonomous community in Imo State‘s Onuimo Local Government Area, was reportedly shot dead by assailants on Saturday evening. The shooters allegedly assassinated six village heads from the autonomous community. An indigene of the village, who requested anonymity, reported that the gunmen, […]
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BTC Warnings Finger Drop to $55K: First Mover Americas The most recent fluctuations in cryptocurrency prices on August 2, 2024. This piece, which contextualizes the most recent movements in the cryptocurrency markets, first published in First Mover, CoinDesk’s daily newsletter. To receive it daily in your inbox, subscribe. Best Stories After plunging to $62,500 on […]
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Opponents of bad governance in Nigeria gather at Berger Stadium after fleeing the Abuja National Stadium. The EndBadGovernance demonstrators have moved from Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, to the well-liked Berger Roundabout. On Wednesday, an FCT High Court issued an injunction compelling the demonstrators to confine their protests within the stadium. […]
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The $500 million loan approved by the African Development Bank Group would increase Nigeria’s access to power. The Federal Republic of Nigeria has been granted a $500 million loan by the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group to fund the initial phase of the Economic Governance and Energy Transition Support Program (EGET-SP). […]
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Suffering: Demonstrators obstruct a main route that leads to Abuja Kaduna Road, which connects Kaduna and Abuja in Niger State, has been blocked by protesters. This occurs three days prior to the ten-day nationwide protest that certain groups have scheduled to call for an improvement in Nigeria’s economic circumstances. Protesters held signs that read, among […]
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This year, $12 billion in venture capital firms will invest in cryptocurrency startups, with Trump perceived to be driving this trend. The $8.2 billion raised by cryptocurrency entrepreneurs in 2023 is expected to be surpassed. PitchBook data indicates that over $12 billion will be invested in industry initiatives this year, and companies have already secured […]
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As US authorities take Bitcoin, the price falls below $67k. The top cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Bitcoin, has declined from its six-week peak and fell below $67,000 early on Tuesday. The decline of Bitcoin BTC -2.42% Bitcoin is the result of reports that the US government transferred $2 billion worth of Bitcoin that had been […]
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A disruption occurs in Telegram’s gaming sector as Catizen and Hamster Kombat postpone their token distributions. What are the fundamental problems driving these delays, since both Catizen and Hamster Kombat missed their airdrop deadlines? Two much awaited token airdrops have recently generated a lot of talk in the Telegram gaming community: CATI from the […]
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Due to the planned protest, NYSC suspends biometric clearance and CDS. The weekly Community Development Services and the biometric clearance for National Youth Service Corps members nationwide have been discontinued by the organization. The corps stated that this was required in light of the demonstration that is scheduled for August 1–10, 2024. A message that […]
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Donald Trump wants to establish the United States as the global center of cryptocurrency. During a speech on July 27 at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee, the former president made all of these promises. However, some of the remarks made by the Republican Party nominee may have alarmed proponents of cryptocurrencies. Though the […]
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A security alert has been sent to nationals of the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada in Nigeria, alerting them to the possibility of violence during the August 1, 2024, #EndBadGovernance rally. Citing past experiences, the three nations issued separate travel advice warning their nationals to stay away from locations where clashes between law enforcement […]
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CBN sells $148m to 29 authorized dealers as naira crashes The Central Bank of Nigeria has released $148 million to 29 approved dealers as part of efforts to stabilize the foreign exchange market following the naira’s recent rapid fall. According to a statement issued on the apex bank website on Friday, the sales were made […]
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Japa: New UK Government Verifies Chances For Overseas Students The United Kingdom has committed to improving international students’ access to its educational system. At the Embassy Education conference on Tuesday, Bridget Phillipson, the Secretary of State for Education, provided the assurance. Phillipson emphasized that the UK is dedicated to promoting international collaborations in education. “I […]
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A youth group from Enugu leaves the national protest The group Enugu Innovative Youth has declared that, in spite of Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions and hunger, it will not take part in any more “destructive protests.” The group, which is made up of representatives from each of the state’s 17 local government areas, pledged to […]
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BTC Beats the Whole Crypto Market, and the Ether Price Drop Mirrors the Launch of the Bitcoin ETF According to the CoinDesk 20 Index, BTC did better during the Friday Asia trading session than the overall cryptocurrency market. According to one expert, since their introduction in January, the performance of the ether exchange-traded funds has […]
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Fani-Kayode urges communication and cautions against widespread protests. Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has strongly warned against a planned statewide protest under the hashtag #Endbadgovernanceprotest, calling it a calculated attempt to destabilize the nation amid rising tensions and economic difficulties. A lawful, legitimate protest and a nonviolent demonstration are perfectly acceptable. Fani-Kayode said, “What is […]
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Tinubu, others Mourn Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu President Bola Tinubu, former President Muhammadu Buhari, governors, and others mourned the passing of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide on Thursday. The elder statesman’s family released a statement confirming his death It reads: “The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, […]
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Scholarships for MSc Energy Engineering Management Scholarships will be awarded in two rounds. You must have an offer for the program by the following deadlines in order to be eligible for a scholarship for each round: First round: submit an offer by Monday, March 4, 2024Stage Two: submit an offer by Monday, June 3, 2024. […]
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Technician in Electrical Work Employment Type: Full-TimeRequirements: BA, BSc, HND3–4 years of experienceLocation: Awka’s Anambra CityPosition: Technical / Field Engineering Pay Range: ₦50,000 – ₦100,000/month In order to ensure the efficient and secure operation of electrical systems on the company’s shop floor, we are now looking for an Electrical Technician to work at our plant in […]
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As China Rate Cuts Signal Panic, Bitcoin, Stocks Plunge, Treasury Yield Curve Steepens China’s consecutive interest rate decreases indicate the need to boost development after the country’s faltering economy received little assistance from the most recent Communist party plenum. Thursday saw a decline in risk assets as worries about instability in the second-largest economy in […]
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MBA Scholarship MPOWER End of the day: December 31, 2024 Honors: $10,000 USD is the grand prize.Second Honorable Mention: US$2,000Qualifiability Standards: be accepted into or enrolled in a full-time MBA program at one of the universities supported by MPOWER in the United States or Canada, and Have the legal right to study in the United […]
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UK supports using a “space mirror” to turn lunar ice into drinkable water. With the use of a space mirror that reflects sunlight onto lunar ice, the UK intends to create water on the moon. The British Interplanetary Society (BIS), the oldest space advocacy group in the world, is the creator of the device. The […]
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The worldwide IT disruption made Europe’s risky reliance on US technology clear. The jibe is overused to the point of cliché: Europe is a good place to launch a tech company, but not a good place to grow one. Although the reasons are debatable, their effects are evident. Europe is home to none of the […]
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Obi demands apology, N5bn from Tinubu’s aide. Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has issued President Bola Tinubu’s special adviser on communication and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, a seventy-two-hour ultimatum to retract his assertion that Obi was the mastermind of the upcoming nationwide demonstration. Obi threatened to […]
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Gabon’s President Invites Dangote to invest in the Country. President Brice Nguema of Gabon has extended an invitation to Aliko Dangote, the president of Dangote Industries Limited, to make investments in the nation’s cement and fertilizer manufacturing. The billionaire was asked to look at investment potential in cement and fertilizer, according to a statement released […]
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Elon Musk speaks about his Transgendered Daughter Elon Musk, the CEO of Space X and Tesla, claimed on Monday that he was “tricked” into permitting his child to go through puberty blockers. “It’s wicked. Children considerably below the legal age of consent are being taken by you. In a live interview on X on Monday, […]
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Memecoin for Kamala Harris Reaches Record Highs as Her Nominee Odds Rise to 90% In light of the impending U.S. presidential elections, incumbent Joe Biden has endorsed Harris, and some traders are placing bets on her rise using prediction markets and meme tokens. For present, the majority of Democratic delegates have favored Harris.To emerge as […]
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China wants the ILRS moon colony to engage 50 nations. HELSINKI As it continues to seek partners for its ILRS lunar south pole base program, China hopes to collaborate with 50 nations. In advance of International Moon Day on July 20, Wu Weiren, chief designer of China’s lunar exploration program, said to China Global Television […]
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Avoid Being Hacked. Use These Tips To Boost Wi-Fi Security Although there are no assurances when it comes to Wi-Fi security in your house, you can definitely make it more difficult for someone to access your network.Regardless of whether you’re an Airbnb host, have recently moved in next door, or reside in a popular Vrbo […]
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The EFCC has charged a bogus content developer in Jos with online fraud. Audu Ishida, better known online as Baddie Kylemilli, has been charged with online fraud by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Kaduna Zonal Command.Ishida is charged with one count each of impersonation, retention of criminal proceeds, and money laundering by Justice Hauwa’u […]
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Internet speed is faster in African nations smaller than Anambra than it is in Nigeria. According to BusinessDay, African nations with landmasses marginally larger than Lagos and smaller than Anambra State have quicker internet than Nigeria, the country with the largest population on the continent.Nigeria’s internet speed of 27.62 megabits per second (Mbps) places it […]
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Head of a Real Estate Company’s Client Relations Division Summary of Work: The Head of Client Relations is in charge of supervising and directing the business’s client relationships, with a particular emphasis on accelerating sales growth. Creating and executing plans to improve customer happiness, cultivate enduring client relationships, and hit sales goals are all part […]
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Dangote is willing to sell refinery to NNPC Aliko Dangote, the President of the Dangote Group, has offered to sell the Dangote Refinery to Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited. In an exclusive interview on Sunday, the businessman declared his willingness to sell the refinery in response to claims of industry domination. He claimed that if […]
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