Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned Britain that RAF Fairford could be considered a legitimate target after the airbase was reportedly used by the United States to launch strikes against Tehran. The warning came after a US B-1 bomber reportedly took off from RAF Fairford on Tuesday for military operations against Iran, escalating tensions over Britain’s role in the ongoing conflict. In a statement, the IRGC accused Britain of supporting US military operations against Iran and warned that any base used to launch attacks on Iranian territory would be regarded as a legitimate target. “As Foreign Ministry officials…
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TikTok says it removed more than 4.8 million videos in Nigeria during the first quarter of 2026 as it intensified enforcement against harmful content and strengthened AI safety measures. The platform disclosed this in its Q1 2026 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, noting that the removed videos represented 0.6% of all content uploaded by Nigerian users during the period. TikTok said 99.8% of the violative videos were detected and removed proactively before any user reports, while 92.8% were taken down within 24 hours. Globally, the platform removed more than 184 million videos, representing 0.5% of total uploads, reflecting continued investment in…
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has said Nigeria’s ambition to lead Africa’s digital economy will remain unattainable unless telecommunications infrastructure is adequately protected and sustained. ALTON Chairman, Mr Gbenga Adebayo, made the statement on Thursday at the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) Innovation and Scientific Conference in Lagos. He noted that telecommunications has become the foundation for artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital finance, education and national security. Adebayo said the country’s digital transformation has made telecom infrastructure as critical as roads, power and other strategic national assets. He warned that every attack on telecom facilities…
Nokia reported strong second-quarter results for 2026, posting a 9% increase in net sales driven by rising global demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure. The Finnish technology company released its second-quarter and half-year financial results on Thursday. Nokia said second-quarter net sales rose 8% on a reported basis and 9% at constant currency. “Revenue from AI and cloud customers surged 105% year-on-year, reflecting increased investment by telecommunications operators, enterprises and hyperscale cloud providers in AI infrastructure,” the company said. Network Infrastructure remained Nokia’s strongest-performing segment, with net sales rising 12% at constant currency. Optical Networks recorded a 20%…
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has inaugurated the online registration portal for Phase III of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI), targeting the training of 26,961 unemployed Nigerians. The Director-General of the NDE, Mr. Silas Agara, said in Abuja on Thursday that the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on job creation, human capital development, and poverty alleviation. Agara said the programme would provide training in agriculture, entrepreneurship, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), technical and vocational skills, as well as special public works. He said the upgraded digital portal would enhance transparency and accountability through applicant…
WaterAid Nigeria and the Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) have reaffirmed their commitment to improving water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), with the council increasing its investment in the sector to about ₦100 million. The commitment was reaffirmed on Thursday during a WASH stakeholders’ town hall meeting in Ikeja, where government officials, community leaders and residents reviewed progress on ongoing interventions and discussed strategies for sustainability. The WASH Manager for WaterAid Nigeria, Mr Godfrey Iloha, told reporters that the organisation focuses on influencing policies and mobilising governments and partners to improve access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. According…
Nigeria and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have urged African countries to strengthen regional cooperation and adopt a common position on global digital governance. They made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the opening of the 7th Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), ahead of the 2026 ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha, Qatar. Vice-President Kashim Shettima, represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia, said Africa’s digital ambitions could only be achieved through collective action and stronger regional institutions. Shettima said digital technologies had become the backbone of modern economies, making broadband…
A Consultant Neurologist, Dr. Nkechi Obianozie, has called for strict environmental pollution control, warning that air and water pollution significantly increases the risk of neurological diseases that affect brain health. Obianozie made the call on Wednesday during a telephone interview with reporters to commemorate the 2026 World Brain Day. The day is observed annually on July 22 to promote awareness and improve access to brain healthcare. The Consultant Neurologist, who works at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, said pollution has been identified as one of the major environmental risk factors contributing to neurodegenerative diseases. According to her, studies show…
Media publisher and anti-ritual killing advocate, Mr. Sunday Oyinloye, has intensified his campaign against the killing of girls for money rituals, announcing new partnerships with key stakeholders to strengthen nationwide efforts against the menace. Oyinloye, Publisher of Green Savannah Diplomatic Cable, made the announcement in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja. He said the advocacy campaign, which has run for four years, is entering a new phase. “Having sustained the advocacy since January 2022, the campaign is now entering a new phase focused on stronger collaboration with media organisations, civil society, schools, religious and traditional institutions, and other stakeholders,”…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS2 Zonal Command, says it recorded 2,944 traffic offences during a three-day Zonal Special Intervention Patrol (ZSIP). The operation, code-named “AABO (Safety)”, was conducted simultaneously across Lagos and Ogun States from July 20 to 22. The Zonal Commanding Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Olufemi Olonisaye, disclosed this in a statement signed by SRC Elizabeth Jayeola, Sector Public Education Officer, on Thursday in Lagos. READ ALSO: JAMB commences registration for NCE, Non-tech agricultural programmes Olonisaye noted that the patrol was part of sustained efforts to improve compliance with traffic regulations, strengthen enforcement, and reduce road traffic…