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AI micro-credential enrollments in Nigeria rise 93%, says Coursera’s Global Skills Report 2026

AI-related micro-credential enrollments in Nigeria increased 93% year over year, while critical thinking enrollments rose 113%, according to Coursera’s Global Skills Report 2026. Nigeria also ranks fifth among the 11 Sub-Saharan African countries covered and 81st globally on the report’s new AI-Human Skills Synergy Index. The Index, the first of its kind, measures the extent to which learners across 98 countries…

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2027 poll: Amaechi’s ‘mad men’ outburst against Tinubu voters, by Ehichioya Ezomon

By Ehichioya Ezomon Vice presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, was in his element the other day at a townhall in Benin City, capital city of Edo State, where he labelled the Nigerian voters as "thieves and mad people" for their resolve to vote for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.  Amaechi, a former Rivers…

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Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan dies at 71

A former governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71. His death was announced in a statement issued by the family on Monday, October 19, 2026. According to the statement signed by the Uduaghan family, the medical doctor-turned-politician died on Monday morning. The family described the former governor as a beloved patriarch, source…

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Nigerians in Qatar honour Ambassador Yakubu

*The President of NIDO-Qatar Michael Ndukaihe Ihekwaba and the executive members of the organisation presenting an award to Ambassador Professor Mahmood Yakubu on the occasion of Nigeria's 66th Independent Anniversary organised by the Nigerian community in Doha recently. The Nigerian community in Qatar under the auspices of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) organised an elaborate ceremony to mark Nigeria's…

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More than a trophy: Africa’s moment to champion women’s football, by Isha Johansen

By Isha JohansenGlobal revenues from women's sports are expected to reach at least $3 billion in 2026, an increase of 340% in four years For years, Africa has been known for its growth story. Investment has flowed, new tech has been growing fast, and a young, active population has inspired hope for the future. Women’s football now offers another lens…

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Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole dies at 86

Dr. Patrick Dele Cole, a distinguished Nigerian diplomat, journalist, historian and elder…

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Trump freezes Russia sanctions bill he recently signed into law, citing national interest

President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on…

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Imesi-Ile palace announces transition of Oba Enoch Akinyemi

The Imesi-Ile palace has announced the transition of His Royal Majesty, Oba…

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Three escape with gunshot injuries as security forces nab 5 suspected kidnappers of Oyo corpers

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), the military and police…

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Rivers Police Command probes purported renovation of police outpost by suspected cultists, relieves DPO, others

The Rivers State Police Command has taken cognisance of a trending social…

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600 Food Boxes, Hundreds of Smiles: Olam Agri Brings World Food Day Cheer to Families Across Nigeria

*Elizabeth Nnoko, Communications Manager, Olam Agri (left), and Dr Michael Sunbola, President/Executive…

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DP World, TGI World partner to strengthen logistics capabilities in Nigeria

L-R:  Managing Director, DP World Market Access Consumer Nigeria, Ajit Nair; Managing…

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Keyamo, Ajiboye and PCC List: Initial misjudgement partially corrected

By Adedayo Showemimo The revised composition of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…

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NITRA Technology Forum: NITDA, Cloudflex, Rackcenter To Grace 2021 Edition

Modern technology has become a total phenomenon for civilization, the defining force of a new social order in which efficiency is no longer an option but a necessity imposed on all human activity.