Artificial Humans, Flying Ubers At CES 2020
AI was ubiquitous throughout CES 2020, the world’s largest consumer technology show held earlier this month in Las Vegas. Across nearly 3 million square feet of exhibitors, there was a mesmerizing mix of future tech which explored themes of home is anywhere, mobility is autonomous, and wellness is paramount. Level 1 Efficiency – AI orders […]
Breaking: IPOB Replies Garba Shehu (Presidency)
You Are Ignorant Of The Law You Are Ignorant Of The Law, Constitution Does Not Permit Senators To Stand Surety For An Accused — IPOB tells FG Press Statement The recent incoherent and roundly childish tirade by the presidency of Nigeria against Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, unauguably the only distinguished senator in the whole of Nigeria, is […]
GTBank, MTN, Zenith Lead Actively Traded Stocks
Stocks of GTBank, MTN Nigeria, UBA, Zenith Bank and Unilever Nigeria were the most actively traded on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on friday, as they recorded a total trade in 185.9 million units of shares at N7.88 billion, which represents 86.61% of the total value of stocks traded. The stock market, however, […]
Telecoms Operators Fined ₦2.9 billion Over Infractions
Four major telecommunication companies in Nigeria have been fined for various actions that contravene the rules and regulations of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The regulatory body of the telecoms sector fined Airtel, MTN Nigeria, Glo, and 9mobile within the first and third quarters of last year for various infractions that were unapproved by the commission. MTN Nigeria, […]
Interswitch Limited Lists ₦23billion Bond On NSE
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE or The Exchange) has announced the listing of Interswitch Limited’s ₦23billion Bond on Friday, 31 January 2020. The Callable Senior Unsecured Bond, with a tenor of seven years, at a fixed rate of 15 percent, is part of an N30 billion Debt Issuance Programme issued through a Special Purpose Vehicle […]
New Era For Divided Britain As It Leaves EU
Britain on Friday ended almost half a century of European Union membership, making a historic exit after years of bitter arguments to chart its own uncertain path in the world. There were celebrations and tears across the country as the EU’s often reluctant member became the first to leave an organisation set up to forge […]
Trump Set For Midweek Acquittal After Witnesses Blocked
The US Senate on Friday rebuffed Democratic calls for new witnesses at President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, paving the way for his acquittal next week of charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Following the 51-49 vote, the Senate scheduled four hours of closing arguments by Democratic prosecutors and White House defense lawyers […]
Amazon Highlights Taxes Paid In Pushback Against Critics
Amazon said Friday it paid more than $1 billion in US federal income taxes in 2019 as it pushed back at criticism over its corporate responsibility. A blog post by Amazon sought to highlight its investments and contributions to the US economy, in a move to fend off critics claiming it benefits from taxpayer subsidies. […]
Thunberg Puts Africa’s Climate Activists In Spotlight
After a racism debate in Davos on the invisibility of African climate activists, Greta Thunberg held a press conference Friday with fellow eco warriors from Kenya, Uganda and South Africa to stress the importance of their voices. Vanessa Nakate of Uganda was at the heart of a viral debate at the World Economic Forum in […]
China’s Isolation Grows As Virus Toll Reaches 259
China faced deepening isolation over its coronavirus epidemic on Saturday as the death toll soared to 259, with the United States leading a growing list of nations to impose extraordinary Chinese travel bans. With Britain, Russia and Sweden among the countries confirming their first infections, the virus has now spread to more than two dozen […]