The purchase of physical assets was eclipsed last year by a surge in investment in intangible items like software, data, and AI, the United Nations (UN) said Wednesday, describing a “fundamental shift in how economies grow and compete,”
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Nigeria and three other West African cocoa-producing countries are likely to see a fresh 10% output decline in the upcoming 2025/26 season despite marginally improved weather conditions.
A software engineer, Mr. Mosès Daniel, has called on Nigerians to activate the security features embedded in their mobile phones and electronic devices to reduce theft risks and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Counselling Psychologist, Dr. Gloria Eifediyi, has raised serious concerns over the growing rate of substance abuse among Nigerian youths, warning that it poses a significant threat to mental health and national productivity.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered an illegal operation involving fake chemicals, expired food flavours, fertilizers, and repackaged raw materials in Lagos, with an estimated value of over N1 billion.
Residents of Kiyawa Town in Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa State have protested their exclusion from the state government’s newly approved flood mitigation initiative.
A 2023 governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has expressed optimism about the future of Nigeria, and particularly Lagos. After meeting with the National Secretary of the opposition coalition’s African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, Rhodes-Vivour said it is possible to achieve a Nigeria and a Lagos that work for everyone. ALSO READ Beyond internet connectivity: African voices urge global tech inclusion and innovation Posting on his X account on Tuesday, he wrote: “Had a great meeting earlier today with Engr. Rauf Aregbesola. The mission is clear and the commitment unwavering.” He added, “A new Nigeria, and a Lagos…
Some residents of Lagos state have expressed concern over the soaring cost of tomatoes across the country, with many now turning to alternatives in response to the current economic challenges.
Farmers across many parts of Kaduna State are increasingly shifting from staple food crop cultivation to vegetable farming, driven by the high cost of fertilizer and other agricultural inputs.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a flash flood risk alert for July 2025, warning that intensified rainfall could lead to flash flooding in several parts of the country. By Anna Moses The alert, shared alongside an infographic on NiMet’s official social media platforms, reinforces earlier projections from its Seasonal Climate Prediction, which called for heightened national preparedness in the face of expected weather-related disruptions during the rainy season. According to NiMet, Sokoto State is among the areas at highest risk. Other states likely to experience flash flooding this month include Kaduna, Zamfara, Yobe, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Jigawa, Adamawa, Taraba,…