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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned that several northern states may face a higher risk of cerebrospinal meningitis as their becomes more intense in most part of the country. In a public health advisory released on Thursday on its X handle, the agency explained that the illness is a serious infection that affects the […] Meningitis: NiMet lists high-risk states
"I have not told anyone I am interested in running for re-election," Mr Aiyedatiwa said. The post Gov Aiyedatiwa speaks on judgement barring him from re-contesting appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Travis Etienne says we've been pronouncing his name wrong.
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has convened the inaugural meeting of the Presidential Project Development Committee (PDC) for the Ikom Multipurpose Dam and Hydropower Project, formally commencing structured development…
The viral video of McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski trying the chain’s new Big Arch burger has taken fast food's burger war to social media. Bloomberg's Ben Steverman joins Stacey Vanek Smith and Max Chafkin on the Everybody's Business podcast to discuss the viral video and what it has to do with the K-shaped economy. (Source: Bloomberg)
Peacock is rolling out a native vertical video format for live sports, allowing you to watch games without turning your phone sideways. The feature will roll out to NBA games first this spring and will use an algorithm to track players and zoom in on the action. The launch of this feature comes just months after a report from Nikkei Asia revealed that NBC Sports plans on using a player tracking system called viztrick AiDi. The technology was developed by a Japanese broadcaster and uses facial recognition to allow viewers on mobile to tap their screen to focus on specific players. It's unclear whether Peacock's vertical NBA streams will use … Read the full story at The Verge.
Peacock is betting on new AI-powered video experiences, vertical clips, and mobile games to help its growth.
The Ogun State government has resolved to relocate illegal motor parks and end street trading at Sango Tollgate, as part of efforts to end the incessant road accidents at the state’s border with Lagos. Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya stated this on Friday, when he led officials from the Ministry, the State Waste Management Authority, […] Sango tollgate accidents: Ogun to remove illegal motor parks, relocate street traders
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has declared that transparency and accountability remain non-negotiable principles in the implementation of government programmes in the state. The governor made this known yesterday during the unveiling of the completion report and wrap-up ceremony of Result Area 2 (Fadama 1.0) under the NG-CARES programme, held at the Banquet Hall […] Transparency, accountability non-negotiable in Jigawa programmes – Gov Namadi
Arabica coffee futures fell as much as 3.2% on expectations that top producer Brazil could produce a bumper 2026-27 crop.
Ghana’s cocoa regulator hasn’t repaid more than $400 million in loans taken from traders over the past two years, raising the risk that it won’t have enough cash to buy beans next season — a setback that could squeeze global supplies.
The Only Way is Essex celebrity Chloe Lewis launched her plea when her son lost part of his finger.
