Damilola Atobatele

nationwide security emergency, Tinubu orders VIP escorts withdrawal, directing police to focus on core duties and approving 30,000 new recruits to strengthen security across Nigeria.

Insecurity: Tinubu orders withdrawal of VIP escorts, approves 30,000 police recruits

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President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently assigned to provide security for Very Important Persons (VIPs) across Nigeria, directing that they return to their core policing duties. A statement from the President’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the directive followed a security meeting on Sunday in Abuja with top security officials, including […]

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EU weighs jet fuel measures as the European Union moves to prevent shortages amid the Iran war, which is threatening air travel across Europe. Airlines warn of supply risks, rising prices, and possible disruptions ahead of summer travel.

EU approves €45m support for Nigeria’s digital transformation

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The European Union and its development partners have approved €45 million to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, focusing on ICT training, nationwide fibre-optic expansion, and strengthening digital public infrastructure. The announcement was made during the fifth Project Steering Committee meeting of the Digital Transformation Centre (DTC) Nigeria and the inauguration of the Women Venture Studio Innovation

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EU weighs jet fuel measures as the European Union moves to prevent shortages amid the Iran war, which is threatening air travel across Europe. Airlines warn of supply risks, rising prices, and possible disruptions ahead of summer travel.

EU pledges €15.5bn to boost clean energy in Africa

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The European Union (EU) and its international partners have pledged €15.5 billion to help Africa transition to clean energy, increase electricity access, and support economic growth. The initiative was announced in Abuja by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. It aims to attract both public and private investments

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X launches country of origin labels on user profiles, helping users identify VPN users and verify account authenticity while maintaining privacy controls.

X exposes VPN users, launches country of origin labels on user profiles

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Social media platform X has introduced a feature that displays the country or region of user accounts, aimed at improving authenticity and exposing users hiding their location via VPNs. The feature determines account origin using IP addresses, app store regions, and posting behavior. Users can choose to show a specific country, a broader region, or

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Oman signed agreement with Airbus to launch its first communications satellite, OMANSAT-1, boosting digital sovereignty, connectivity, and space expertise across the region.

Oman signs deal with Airbus for its first communications satellite

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Oman has signed an agreement with Airbus Defence and Space to design, build, and launch its first communications satellite, OMANSAT-1, marking a major step in the Sultanate’s space ambitions. OMANSAT-1 will provide high-capacity communications services across Oman and extend coverage to parts of the Middle East, East Africa, and Asia. The satellite, based on Airbus’

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Client data for JPMorgan, Citi, and Morgan Stanley may have been exposed in a cyberattack on technology vendor SitusAMC, which said the incident has been contained and services remain operational.

JPMorgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley client data may be exposed by vendor’s hack — NYT report

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Client data for JPMorgan Chase, Citi, and Morgan Stanley may have been exposed in a cyberattack on technology vendor SitusAMC, the New York Times reported Saturday, citing sources familiar with the matter. SitusAMC, a New York-based vendor serving real estate lenders, confirmed on its website that it experienced a cyberattack on November 12, compromising some

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G20 Summit adopts a new global declaration despite a U.S. boycott, as South Africa defends the move and Argentina withdraws support over geopolitical concerns.

Leaders at G20 Summit adopts new declaration, despite US boycott

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Group of 20 leaders on Saturday approved a new declaration addressing the climate crisis and other global challenges, moving forward without the participation of the United States and triggering a sharp response from Washington. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, said the text was final and “cannot be renegotiated,” a stance that highlighted

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City fails to close gap on Arsenal after losing 2-1 at Newcastle, with Harvey Barnes scoring the decisive goal in a thrilling Premier League clash.

City fails to close gap on Arsenal, loses away to Newcastle

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Manchester City missed the chance to reduce the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal after falling 2-1 at Newcastle United on Saturday. Harvey Barnes scored the decisive goal at St James’ Park, delivering a rare blow to Pep Guardiola’s side. Barnes opened the scoring with a first-half strike before Ruben Dias equalised via a deflection

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Liverpool’s premier league woes continue with 3-0 defeat to Forest

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Nottingham Forest compounded Liverpool’s alarming Premier League slump with a commanding 3–0 victory at Anfield on Saturday, the visitors’ biggest-ever win on the ground and a result that dragged Arne Slot’s side deeper into crisis. Forest took the lead when Murillo drilled home after Virgil van Dijk unintentionally diverted an Elliot Anderson corner into his

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