Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Meta starts testing ‘Community Notes’ on March 18 Meta starts testing ‘Community Notes’ on March 18. Social media giant Meta on Thursday announced it would begin testing its new “Community Notes” feature across its platforms on March 18, as it shifts away from third-party fact-checking toward a crowd-sourced approach to content moderation. Meta’s chief executive Mark Zuckerberg announced the new system in January as he appeared to align himself with the incoming Trump administration, including naming a Republican as the company’s head of public policy. The change of system came after years of criticism from supporters of US President Donald…

France donates equipment to NDLEA, lauds Nigeria’s drug war efforts France donates equipment to NDLEA, lauds Nigeria’s drug war efforts • Says Nigeria’s success in drug enforcement gives it a hedge to be partner with France. The French government has praised Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for its achievements in combating illicit drugs, particularly in arrests, prosecutions, and convictions. French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, gave the commendation on Thursday while handing over operational equipment donated by France to NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. Fonbaustier highlighted NDLEA’s…

Olori Atuwatse III Pays Visit to Georgia State Senate, Advocates for Africa’s Transformation Olori Atuwatse III Pays Visit to Georgia State Senate, Advocates for Africa’s Transformation Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, made history with her visit to the Georgia State Senate, delivering a powerful speech on African innovation, global collaboration, and the need for cross-border partnerships in addressing global challenges. Addressing the legislators, the Queen Consort acknowledged the skepticism surrounding African royalty in Western contexts but assured them of her legitimacy, bringing warm greetings from her husband, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, and the people of…

ECOWAS Celebrates 50 Years of Trials, Triumphs, Continuous Fights for Regional Unity ECOWAS Celebrates 50 Years of Trials, Triumphs, Continuous Fights for Regional Unity Almost fifty years ago, on May 28, 1975, the Economic Community of West African States was birthed, founded on the belief that unity could overcome the region’s many challenges. A group of 15 West African nations came together at a meeting of their heads of state, with a shared vision of economic prosperity, peace, and stability. The nations; Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and…

Lassa fever: FG, after UK returnee’s death, tracks 357 suspected patients FILE PHOTO: Lassa fever FG, after UK returnee’s death, tracks 357 suspected patients The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has listed 357 persons for follow-up over the possibility of being infected with Lassa fever. This is following the death of a 31-year-old physician who returned from the United Kingdom on February 27, 2025, and died of Lassa fever on March 1, 2025. The physician was said to have been managed at a private health facility in Ondo State after returning from a trip abroad. “Laboratory investigation confirmed…

Not less than 2,056 athletes to participate in MTN Champs season 3 New MTN Logo Not less than 2,056 athletes to participate in MTN Champs season 3 The founder and Chief Executive Officer, Making of Champions, Bambo Akani, on Wednesday, said that 2,056 athletes have registered to participate in the MTN Champs Season 3 in Benin. Akani, who disclosed this during a media briefing to herald the three-day track championship in Benin, said that Season 1 of the competition also took place in Benin and talents were discovered. He added that some of the talented athletes discovered from the competitions…

Lookman gets raise of €10m asking price from Atalanta Ademola Lookman Lookman gets raise of €10m asking price from Atalanta Lookman gets raise of €10m asking price from Atalanta. Italian Serie A club Atalanta have increased their asking price for Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman from €50m to €60m amid growing interest from Juventus and other suitors following his stellar performance in their recent encounter. The reigning African Footballer of the Year played a pivotal role in Atalanta’s emphatic 4-0 victory over the Turin giants last weekend, scoring his landmark 50th Serie A goal and further enhancing his reputation as…

Telcos adjust investments to match data demand Telcos Telcos adjust investments to match data demand. MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Airtel Africa have ramped up core capital expenditure to match high data usage in the country. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reported in February that monthly internet usage soared by 93.35 percent to an all-time high of 1,000,930.6 terabytes (TB) in January 2025 from 517,670.15 TB in January 2023. This surge has been fuelled by the increased adoption of digital services, especially streaming and social media platforms. “Social media and streaming content have been crucial in driving data consumption,” said…

LEDU: Lagos reveals 2025 update, focuses on resilience development Sanwo-Olu Babajide Lagos reveals 2025 update, focuses on resilience development. The Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget (MEPB), has unveiled the 2025 Lagos Economic Development Update (LEDU), highlighting strategies for economic resilience, fiscal sustainability, and revenue mobilisation. Speaking at the presentation of the report on Wednesday, Ope George, the commissioner for MEPB, emphasised that the 2025 LEDU provides critical insights to guide policy decisions. He reiterated the state’s commitment to fiscal sustainability, economic diversification, and infrastructure development, aligning with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s ‘Budget of Sustainability.’ “Themed…

National Theatre: CBN, Bankers Committee open opportunity for lenders National Theatre CBN and Bankers Committee have opened opportunity for lenders. The ongoing renovation of the National Theatre, now nearing completion, has been identified as a strategic opportunity for financial institutions to invest and support the Federal Government’s vision of a $1 trillion economy. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bankers Committee last week visited the National Theatre, and reiterated commitment towards achieving the goals. The National Arts Theatre, built approximately 48 years ago, stands as one of Nigeria’s most iconic landmarks. Analysts believe the project will open financing…