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Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu told a Harvard forum that Lagos is helping define Africa’s urban future, citing rail expansion, startup growth, capital inflows and rising internal revenue under the state’s THEMES+ agenda.
Celtic manager, Martin O’Neill has explained why Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho is struggling this year at the club. Iheanacho has struggled for regular playing game time since the start of the year. The 29-year-old joined Celtic during the summer transfer window after terminating a three-year contract with Sevilla after just a season. While he […] Celtic: ‘I feel for him’ – Manager O’Neill explains why Kelechi Iheanacho is struggling
The All Progressives Congress in Lagos has been thrown into mourning following the death of its Assistant Publicity Secretary, Karamo read more Newly elected Lagos APC assistant publicity secretary dies hours before swearing-in
Ikea’s new smart bulbs are hitting the US a month early. | Image: Ikea After being announced last November, Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart home collection has been slowly trickling into its stores around the world over the past few months. Despite some early connectivity issues, one of the most anticipated items in that collection is Ikea’s new Matter-over-Thread smart bulbs. The company originally said they’d hit the US sometime in April 2026, but they’re now available through Ikea’s online store, and many of its retail locations around the country. Amongst the smart home products it’s been selling for years, smart bulbs have been one of Ikea’s most popular, offering a cheaper but similarly functional alternative to products from companies like Philips Hue. Its new Matter-compatible smart bulbs are equally affordable, and come in optional bundles that include a wireless remote. Kajplats E26 LED bulb (450 lumen, smart white spectrum/globe/opal white) $5.99 Kajplats E12 LED bulb (800 lumen, smart white spectrum/globe/opal white) $7.99 Kajplats E12 LED bulb (450 lumen, smart white spectrum/clear glass) $8.99 Kajplats E12 LED bulb (800 lumen, smart color and white spectrum/globe/opal white) $9.99 Kajplats E26 LED bulb (1100 lumen, smart white spectrum/globe/opal white) $11.99 Kajplats E26 LED bulb (1100 lumen, smart color and white spectrum/globe opal) $12.99 Kajplats E26 LED bulb (1600 lumen, smart white spectrum/globe/opal white) $13.99 Kajplats E26 Starter Kit (smart white spectrum with Bilresa remote) $9.99 Kajplats E26 Starter Kit (smart color and white spectrum with Bilresa remote) $14.99 While Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart home collection has been highly anticipated, its rollout has been a bumpy one. Early adopters, including The Verge’s Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, have had issues connecting them to both Ikea’s own Dirigera hub, and other smart home platforms including Apple Home and Amazon Alexa. Ikea is aware of the problem and is working to address issues. Earlier this week it released an update for its hub that includes fixes to improve “Matter onboarding stability,” but it’s not yet known if it resolves these widespread issues being experienced with Ikea’s Matter-over-Thread devices.
A former Senate President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, popularly known as Babtee, has declared his intention to contest for the presidency of…
Blues defenseman Colton Parayko has invoked his no-movement clause to prevent a trade to the Sabres, according to multiple reports.
A source close to the company says the round assigns Science a post-money valuation of $1.25 billion.
Hollywood filmmaker and media mogul Tyler Perry has denied a $77 million sexual assault lawsuit filed against him, describing the claims as “frivolous” and an attempt to extort money.
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin said the US central bank’s response to the US-Israel war with Iran will depend on how long the impact on the US economy lasts.
Syria has opened an international bidding process for a new mobile network operator under a 20-year licence to replace MTN read more Syria opens 20-year mobile licence bid to replace MTN
State-owned lender KfW is working with JPMorgan Chase & Co. on the potential purchase of a stake in KNDS NV, people familiar with the matter said, in a sign that Berlin is moving ahead with plans to secure influence in the Franco-German tankmaker that’s looking to go public this summer.
British former champion hits out at former colonial rulers ‘I’m hoping countries unite and take Africa back’ Lewis Hamilton has called for a movement to “take Africa back”, claiming the continent is being “controlled” by European powers. On the eve of the new Formula One season in Melbourne, the seven-time champion outlined his ambition to compete in a grand prix on African soil. But the 41-year-old, F1’s first black race driver, did not stop there. He suggested former colonial rulers still exerted undue power in the region and called for action to reverse that influence. “I’ve got roots from a few different places there, like Togo and Benin,” he said. “I’m really proud of that part of the world. Continue reading...
