Meta has withdrawn from the RE100 global clean energy initiative, ending more than a decade of membership as the company ramps up its investment in natural gas-powered data centers to support the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. The move marks a significant shift in the tech giant’s energy strategy amid soaring demand for AI computing…
Manchester United are reportedly stepping up their interest in Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, with the England international emerging as a leading target if Joshua Zirkzee leaves Old Trafford before the transfer window closes. According to recent reports, United are considering a bid in the region of £40–45 million for the 30-year-old forward, who enjoyed…
South Korean semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics and SK hynix have secured a combined $950 billion in long-term agreements to supply advanced artificial intelligence and memory chips to some of the biggest technology companies in the United States, marking one of the largest semiconductor partnerships ever announced. The agreements were unveiled during South Korean President Lee…
At least 30 people, including women and children, have been killed after suspected gunmen attacked Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, in one of the latest deadly assaults to hit Southern Kaduna. The attack occurred late on Sunday, July 26, with residents saying the assailants stormed the community while…
Manchester United have officially completed the signing of highly rated Welsh goalkeeper Kit Margetson from Swansea City, continuing the club’s investment in young British talent ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 19-year-old Wales Under-21 international joins the Red Devils after the expiry of his Swansea contract, with both clubs agreeing a compensation package, avoiding the…
Big Brother Naija Season 11 may have only just begun, but two housemates are already dominating conversations online for very different reasons. Just hours after the premiere on Sunday, July 26, Aikou, a 25-year-old freelance teacher and web developer from Abuja, has emerged as one of the early fan favourites. Meanwhile, fellow housemate Flora has…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised fresh concerns over the country’s rising production costs, warning that Nigerian factories are paying up to 10 times more for electricity than manufacturers in parts of Asia, making it increasingly difficult for local industries to compete globally. Speaking on the challenges facing the manufacturing sector, industry leaders…
Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday, July 27, after the United States and Iran paused military strikes, easing fears of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East and reducing concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies. Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped by 5.9% to around $91.08 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI)…
Suspected bandits have abducted a Kebbi State High Court judge, Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza, after attacking his residence in the early hours of Sunday, adding to growing concerns over insecurity in northwestern Nigeria. The judge was reportedly kidnapped around midnight from his home along Zogirma Road in Bunza Local Government Area, shortly after returning from…
Real Madrid are on the verge of completing one of the biggest transfers of the summer after reaching an agreement to sign highly rated winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig in a deal worth more than €100 million. The 19-year-old is expected to travel to Spain for a medical before signing a contract until 2031….
