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Data Science Platform workers, gig economy in our plans… NSITF MD Faleye

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has said issues around the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially as regards platform workers and the gig economy, are being given priority attention by the Fund. Faleye stated this while fielding questions in response to the...

London Courts Africa’s Rising Economic Power As Khan Hosts Historic Business Summit

NewsDeskNgJun 4, 2026June 4, 20260

Sadiq Khan hosts first London-Africa Business Summit, strengthening investment ties as African firms expand into UK markets. In a bold push to cement London’s status as a global gateway for African investment, business and innovation, Mayor Sadiq Khan on Wednesday convened the first-ever London-Africa Business Summit, bringing together leading investors,...

Security Experts Urge Technology-Driven Rescue Of Kidnapped Ogbomoso School Pupils, Teachers

NewsDeskNgJun 4, 2026June 4, 20260

Security experts urge government to deploy technology and strengthen private-sector collaboration to rescue abducted Ogbomoso School pupils and teachers. Security experts have called on the government to deploy modern technology to facilitate the safe and swift rescue of the kidnapped pupils and teachers of Oriire School, arguing that advanced surveillance...

Anambra Government Signs Regulations To Guide Operations In Power Sector

NewsDeskNgJun 4, 2026June 4, 20260

Anambra State has signed electricity regulations to guide the power sector, protect investors and consumers, and open market competition. Anambra State Government has signed into law series of regulations to guide operations in the state power sector, describing electricity as an essential need in society, which requires adequate regulations to...

Presidency Says Significant Progress Made Toward Establishment Of State Police

NewsDeskNgJun 4, 2026June 4, 20260

Presidency says progress has been made toward state police establishment, with constitutional amendment expected after ongoing consultations. The Presidency on Thursday disclosed that reasonable progress has been made towards establishing state police, with a constitutional amendment expected soon, following months of consultations among the Executive, the National Assembly and security...

Police Strengthen Officers’ Capacity In Use Of AI For Law Enforcement

NewsDeskNgJun 4, 2026June 4, 20260

Nigeria Police trained senior officers on artificial intelligence to improve policing, governance, innovation and responsible law enforcement practices. The Nigeria Police Force has strengthened the capacity of its officers in the use of artificial intelligence for law enforcement following the successful conclusion of the Second AI-POL Leadership Dialogue Workshop on...

Meta Accuses Australia of Free Trade Breach Over Proposed Tech Tax

NewsDeskNgJun 4, 2026June 4, 20260

Meta has accused Australia of breaching its free trade agreement with the United States after Canberra proposed a new tax on major technology companies that fail to strike licensing deals with local media organisations. The company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, said the planned levy would be “indefensible” and argued...

US Continues Ebola Facility Construction In Kenya Despite Court Order And Protests

NewsDeskNgJun 4, 2026June 4, 20260

US continues Ebola facility construction in Kenya despite court order, protests and rising tensions over quarantine operations. Around 20 flights carrying medical equipment and specialist personnel had arrived at a Kenyan air base where the United States was building an Ebola quarantine facility, even as court orders and public protests...

Osun ADC Candidate Salaam Unveils 10-Point Agenda, Promises State That Works For All

NewsDeskNgJun 4, 2026June 4, 20260

Najeem Salaam presents a 10-point development plan, pledging jobs, infrastructure, power supply and improved welfare for residents. Governorship candidate of the ADC in Osun State, Hon. Najeem Folasayo Salaam, has unveiled a 10-point development agenda for the state, declaring that his ambition was to build “an Osun that works for...

ADC Returning Officer Accuses Babachir Lawal Of Seeking To Alter Primary Results

NewsDeskNgJun 4, 20260

Returning Officer Nicholas Msheliza alleges Babachir Lawal pressured him to change Adamawa primary results and vows to release evidence. The chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) electoral committee in Adamawa State, Dr. Nicholas Msheliza, has accused a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, of attempting...