September 29, 2025-Published by Cyril For years, Apple and Samsung have dominated the premium smartphone market, setting the gold standard for design, performance, and innovation. But in 2025, Chinese smartphone makers are stepping up with bold devices that combine futuristic features, world-class cameras, and some of the fastest charging technologies on the planet. No longer…
September 7, 2025-Published by Cyril Nigerians and several other West African nations are set to witness a breathtaking celestial spectacle tonight, Sunday, September 7, as a total lunar eclipse paints the Moon in a reddish hue. The event, which will last for approximately 83 minutes, begins at 8:00 PM West Africa Time and promises to…
September 4, 2025 — Published by Cyril The global smartphone industry continues to evolve, with China retaining dominance but new players like India and Vietnam quickly rising in share. Below are the top 10 leading mobile phone manufacturing countries in 2025, based on estimated global production and assembly output: 1. China China remains the global…
The Lagos State Government and the City of London have officially launched a groundbreaking partnership aimed at fostering technological innovation and strengthening ties between two of the world’s most dynamic cities. The announcement was made during a Tech Summit held in Lagos on Tuesday, hosted by London & Partners. The event marked London’s first official…
ABUJA — Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated Nigeria’s firm opposition to nuclear weapons testing, emphasizing that the nation remains fully committed to a world free of nuclear threats. Speaking at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a high-level meeting with the Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO), Dr. Robert Floyd, Shettima stated…
In a major move to revive its subscriber base, MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a 50% price slash on DStv decoders, reducing the cost from ₦20,000 to ₦10,000. The decision comes amid a significant decline in customer numbers and growing concerns about affordability. MultiChoice Launches ‘We Got You’ Campaign According to John Ugbe, Chief Executive Officer…
Since the development of the first atomic bomb in 1945, nuclear weapons have remained a critical part of global military power and international security. Despite international efforts to prevent the spread of these devastating weapons, nine countries currently possess nuclear arsenals. In 1968, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) was introduced to curb the expansion of…
ABUJA – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted thunderstorms and widespread rainfall across various parts of the country from Saturday, June 15 to Monday, June 17, 2025. In its three-day weather outlook, released on Friday, NiMet advised Nigerians to prepare for early morning thunderstorms, heavy rain showers, and strong winds that may pose risks…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has issued a strong warning to the public against investing in a controversial cryptocurrency known as Punisher Coin, also identified by the trading symbol $PUN. In a statement released on Sunday in Lagos, the SEC labeled the Punisher Coin presale as unauthorised, lacking proper regulatory approval, and…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a new directive mandating all Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to charge customers for USSD transactions directly from their mobile airtime, instead of their bank accounts. In an official communication sent to customers on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, United Bank for Africa (UBA) announced the immediate implementation of this…
