Day: October 9, 2024

Remember that in the music business, nobody is your buddy

Etiene Marvelous

Rapper Reminisce from Nigeria has been transparent about setting boundaries in his professional relationships, emphasizing that not everyone in his immediate vicinity is a buddy. When asked how he manages stardom in a recent interview with Naija FM, the rapper revealed that his early experiences taught him a hard lesson about celebrity and the music business. “Fame is a drug that gets one high and clouds judgment,” he clarified. Realizing that no one is my friend was one of the things I accomplished in my early years.” “I think this…

By 2030, AI is expected to bring $15 billion to Nigeria’s economy – Google

Etiene Marvelous

Google announced on Thursday that, according to a recent analysis by Public First, artificial intelligence (AI) can boost Nigeria’s GDP by $15 billion by 2030. This was stated by Olumide Balogun, Director of Google’s West Africa, during the press roundtable for the Economic Impact Report in Lagos. Balogun stated that Google’s dedication to ethical AI development would be essential in realizing the projections made in the Public First’s Digital Opportunity of Nigeria Report. According to the analysis, Google’s products and services—which included YouTube, Ads, Cloud, and Search—contributed an estimated $1.8…

OPay invented the transaction shield to assure security—your face is the only way in

Etiene Marvelous

One of the top financial companies in Nigeria, OPay, recently introduced its innovative Large Transaction Shield feature, which aims to give customers unmatched control and security over their money. Acknowledging the growing significance of secure digital transactions, OPay has created this inventive solution to protect users against unapproved activities. Strong face recognition authentication is the mainstay of the Large Transaction Shield, providing an additional degree of protection for high-value transactions. Additionally, customers can customize daily, monthly, and single transfer limitations with the Large Transaction Shield. This guarantees that transactions that…

BREAKING: NNPC Hikes Fuel Price In Abuja, Lagos

Richard

Petrol stations operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) have raised the fuel pump price. On Wednesday, reports revealed that the fuel price, which was previously N897 in Abuja, the nation’s capital city, has now increased to N1,030. Journalists who visited the NNPC station in Maitama noted that motorists were lined up to purchase fuel, despite expressing dissatisfaction. At another NNPC location in Gudu and Abuja, drivers were seen waiting for attendants to begin sales. When inquired about the station’s fuel availability, an attendant told Daily Trust that…

INEC Denies Obstructing Political Party Of Inspecting BVAS, Edo Election Materials

Richard

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo has refuted claims of hindering any political party from examining the election materials and BVAS machines utilized in the recently concluded governorship election. In a statement issued in Benin on Wednesday, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for the state, Dr Anugbum Onuoha, characterized the allegations regarding the obstruction of material inspection as unfounded, misleading, and lacking in veracity. According to reports from the News Agency of Nigeria, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, had accused INEC of failing…

We Will Deal With Bandits, Terrorists In Northwest – Tinubu Govt Declares

Richard
We Will Deal With Bandits, Terrorists In Northwest - Tinubu Govt Declares

President Bola Tinubu’s government has reiterated its commitment to eliminating bandits, terrorists, and other criminal organizations that are causing distress in the Northwest region of the country. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, conveyed this information during a press briefing in Sokoto on Wednesday. He stated that his visit to Sokoto was to spearhead a renewed offensive against bandits, terrorists, and other Northwest criminal elements, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu instructed. The Minister said: “As directed by Mr President, I am back in Sokoto state to coordinate this…