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Trump Launches National AI Initiative to Build Platform Using Federal Scientific Data
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order that sets in motion a government-wide initiative to create a unified artificial intelligence platform capable of leveraging massive federal scientific datasets. The plan, known as the Genesis Mission, aims to accelerate breakthroughs across science, engineering, energy, health, and national security by using advanced AI models…
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JUST IN: Senate Adjourns Plenary to Honour Late Senator Okey Ezea
The Senate on Tuesday adjourned plenary in honour of Senator Okey Ezea (LP–Enugu North), who passed away last week. The family of the late lawmaker formally announced his death last Wednesday. In a statement issued by his first son, Jideofor Ezea, the family said Senator Ezea died in Lagos on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, after…
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Digitalisation Pushes Lagos IGR to ₦1 Trillion Annually
The Lagos State Government has grown its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) from about ₦500 million monthly before 2005 to ₦1 trillion annually, becoming the first subnational government in Nigeria to achieve such a milestone. Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Dr. Ayodele Subair, announced the feat over the weekend, attributing the…
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Zenith Bank Awards ₦140m to African Innovators at 2025 Tech Fair
Zenith Bank Plc has awarded a total of ₦140 million to ten African innovators at the fifth edition of the Zenith Tech Fair, following a rigorous hackathon and startup pitch competition held at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event, themed “Future Forward 5.0: Tech for Success – Innovate, Adapt, Accelerate,” introduced an…
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FBNQUEST: Nestoil Debunks Receivership Claims, Describes Report as False
Nestoil Limited has refuted circulating reports alleging that Nestoil and Neconde have been placed under receivership, describing the publication as false, misleading, and an attempt to sway ongoing legal proceedings involving FirstBank Trustees and FBNQuest Merchant Bank. In a statement, the company’s Head of Legal, Abimbola Attitebi, explained that the plaintiffs’ ex-parte request seeking judicial…
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Taiwan Denies Talks With South Korea on U.S. Chip Tariffs, Says Discussions Only With Washington
Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Tuesday that his government has no knowledge of any joint effort with South Korea regarding U.S. semiconductor tariffs proposed under President Donald Trump’s trade agenda. Cho clarified that Taiwan is currently engaged exclusively in direct negotiations with the United States, despite recent comments from South Korean officials suggesting potential…
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VFS Global Expands Smart Visa Solutions for Nigerian Group Travellers
Visa processing giant VFS Global has rolled out an expanded suite of technology-driven services aimed at simplifying visa applications for both group and individual travellers across Nigeria. The company—which handles visa and consular operations for multiple foreign governments—said the upgrade was prompted by the rising demand from sports teams, corporate groups, families, and leisure travellers…
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FG Confirms February 16 Exit Date for NEITI Executive Secretary Orji, Applauds Reform Legacy
The Federal Government has approved the request of the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, to commence his statutory terminal leave ahead of the completion of his single five-year tenure, which ends on February 19, 2026. The approval was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by…
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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Calls for Safer Digital Spaces for Women and Girls
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on government institutions, technology companies, civil society organisations, and citizens to take decisive, coordinated action to make the nation’s digital environment safer, more inclusive, and respectful for women and girls. She made the appeal in her message commemorating the 2025 International Day for the Elimination of Violence…
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BB Energy Undergoes Major Overhaul as Houston Traders Exit Amid Global Reorganization
BB Energy, one of the world’s largest independent energy trading firms, has initiated a major restructuring that includes layoffs in its Houston office and the departure of several traders, according to multiple industry sources. The move is part of a broader strategy to tighten operational efficiency and refocus on high-return segments of the business. Company…
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