•Tinubu and debts At the backdrop of rising public debt pressure and concerns over the impact on the economy, the federal government (FG) increased its domestic borrowing by N8.1 trillion in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26), showing a 7.4 per cent rise from N7.5 trillion in the same period of 2025. This upward trend, […]
•Google Pixel 8 Based on Google’s current support schedule, 2026 is a transition year for the Pixel 6 series. While they have already received their final major Android OS version, they will reach their “End of Life” for security patches later this year. Pixels Ending Support in 2026 The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro […]
• A lady travelling alone Travelling alone as a woman comes with its own set of challenges, but some countries stand out for their safety, inclusion and welcoming environments. The Georgetown University Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index, which assesses women’s inclusion, justice, and security, and the Global Peace Index provide helpful inf...
•Japanese and Spanish flags Over the last few years, remote work has significantly changed a long-standing assumption about modern life: that your job determines where you must live. For decades, moving abroad was usually tied to corporate transfers, retirement plans, or navigating complex immigration procedures. Today, however, the expansion ...
•Flooding in Lagos The Lagos State government has urged residents to avoid actions that can cause flooding, such as indiscriminate refuse dumping, clogging drains with silt or construction debris, and building within or around drainage rights-of-way and setbacks. This appeal comes after the prediction of early-to-above-normal rainfall and seas...
•Team managers Managerial pressure across Europe’s top leagues has continued to intensify in 2026, with several high-profile clubs already making changes in the dugout. Poor runs of form, unmet expectations, and growing fan frustration have forced boards into swift and decisive action. Tottenham Hotspur became the latest club to make a manager...
•Refinery Africa’s oil refining industry has long struggled to keep pace with the continent’s vast crude oil production. For decades, many African nations exported crude oil while importing refined petroleum products due to aging, underperforming, or non-operational refineries. However, fresh investments, upgrades, and new large-scale projects...
Africa’s military landscape has continued to evolve, with several countries expanding their defence capabilities and strengthening their overall military power. According to the Global Firepower Index, they evaluate the military strength of over 140 countries based on manpower and equipment and also highlight how nations are positioning themse...
The National Power Grid has recorded its first collapse in 2026 today, barely weeks after a similar incident on December 29, 2025, which had caused widespread power outages across the country. Grid collapses have been attributed to a combination of technical faults, inadequate maintenance of transmission lines, and fluctuations in generation c...
•ILO Director-General, Gilbert Houngbo International Labour Organisation (ILO) has warned that despite resilient growth, progress toward decent work has stalled, stating that about186 million persons globally are expected to remain jobless in 2026. In an Employment and Social Trends 2026 report, released yesterday, the labour organisation stat...
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