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Elon Musk becomes first person to cross $1tn net worth milestone
4+ hour, 26+ min ago (323+ words) Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has reportedly become the first individual in history to surpass a net worth of $1 trillion, following the highly anticipated public listing of Space X. According to reports, the rocket and space technology company launched its initial public…...
Governor Otu unveils 36 electric vehicles for permanent secretaries in Cross River
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (517+ words) As part of activities marking Democracy Day, the Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has unveiled 36 electric vehicles for permanent secretaries in the state. He, declared that the initiative marks the beginning of a broader transition to clean energy transportation…...
FG launches Northern CNG, Electric Vehicle corridor in Kano to boost clean transport
4+ week, 1+ day ago (358+ words) The initiative is being driven through the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles and is designed to reduce transportation costs, ease logistics challenges, and support the country's energy transition. The launch event, held at the Sani Abacha…...
Energy, Tech Firms lead global profit race as companies generate millions per employee " Report
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (479+ words) Rising oil prices, rapid AI adoption, workforce restructuring and aggressive cost-cutting strategies have pushed global corporate profits to new levels, with energy and technology firms now generating the highest profits per employee worldwide, according to a new industry report released…...
Spanish sparks controversy over claims of owing the sun
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (208+ words) A Spanish woman has sparked global controversy after claiming she legally owns the Sun and intends to begin charging people for using it. The woman, identified as Angeles Duran, says she registered the sun in her name through a legal…...
NASENI flags off distribution of solar home systems, clean cookstoves to 2, 000 beneficiaries in Kano
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (372+ words) The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has commenced the distribution of solar home systems and clean cookstoves to 2, 000 beneficiaries in Kano State under its sustainable empowerment programme. Halilu explained that the agency focuses on transforming ideas into…...
Delta sets 12-Month timeline for stable electricity supply, rolls out major power sector reforms
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (511+ words) The Delta State Government has projected that reliable and steady electricity supply will be achieved in major parts of the state within the next 12 months, as it accelerates reforms aimed at transforming the power sector into a key driver of…...
Nigerian transport giants shift to vehicle assembly as passenger traffic declines
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (468+ words) Several leading figures in Nigeria's transport sector are turning to vehicle assembly as a strategic response to declining road passenger traffic, marking a significant shift in the country's transportation industry. In recent years, at least four major operators have expanded…...
FG deploys electric Buses at Abuja Airport to cut emissions, boost efficiency
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (353+ words) The Federal Government on Thursday deployed 10 electric shuttle buses and 20 electric saloon vehicles at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, in what officials described as a push to modernise airport operations and improve service delivery. The Chairman of the…...
Global backlash forces Elon Musk's X to clamp down on Grok after surge in sexualised AI images
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (383+ words) Elon Musk's social media platform X has announced sweeping restrictions on its AI chatbot Grok following worldwide outrage over its role in generating sexualised images of women and children, a controversy that has triggered investigations, app bans, and regulatory probes…...