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Ultimately, the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative marks the beginning of a new chapter in Nigeria’s digital evolution — one in which sovereignty extends beyond physical borders into cyberspace, where data is recognised as a strategic national asset and trusted digital infrastructure serves as a catalyst for innovation, economic growth and regional leadership. In today’s interconnected world, every online bank transfer, e-commerce purchase, hospital record, government portal login and video conference relies on an unseen yet indispensable foundation: cloud infrastructure. While billions of people interact with digital services every day, few stop to consider the complex technological ecosystem that powers these…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended a Phase III trial of an Ebola vaccine to test whether it can protect against Bundibugyo virus disease. WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, disclosed this in a video posted on his official X account on Thursday. Ghebreyesus said two vaccines specifically developed against the Bundibugyo virus had entered Phase I safety trials in humans. At the same time, new animal studies had shown promising evidence that Ervebo, an Ebola vaccine, could also provide cross-protection against the virus. He said the findings prompted WHO to recommend Ervebo for inclusion in a Phase III trial, which…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday, hosted the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery, along with senior British diplomatic officials for talks on current affairs in the country. Atiku’s aide, Kenneth Okonkwo, disclosed the engagement in a post on his X handle, saying the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate met “Montgomery, Head of Political Section, Lucy Green, and Second Secretary Political, Thomas Simpson.” Okonkwo added that discussions focused on “current affairs in Nigeria” but did not disclose further details of the engagement or where it took place. Pictures and video footage from the meeting show Atiku, dressed…

The Trump administration is launching a new program that will allow private firms to perform cyberattacks against foreign criminals, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. The private firms would operate “under the control and oversight” of the federal government, giving them permission to surveil and disrupt criminal networks, according to a presidential memorandum published on Wednesday.The Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security will oversee the private firms, which must meet requirements in “technical proficiency, proven performance of cyber operations, facility security,” and more. Companies in the program must hold a bond or escrow of at least $1 million that…

Bullish shares jumped around 13% in early trading Thursday after the institutional-focused crypto exchange and CoinDesk owner reported a 62% year-over-year increase in second-quarter adjusted revenue and more than tripled its adjusted EBITDA.Bullish reported $92.6 million in adjusted revenue for the quarter, up from $57 million a year earlier, while adjusted EBITDA rose to $29.5 million from $8.1 million. Adjusted net income reached $14.3 million, reversing a $6 million loss in the year-ago quarter.Subscription, services and other revenue hit a record $62.7 million, helping offset weaker exchange activity. The company recorded $179.6 billion in quarterly trading volume, down from $197.4…

Jenna Ortega’s sister weighed in after fans began to express concerns about the actress’ weight loss. After a recent Esquire interview went viral, a social media user shared a lengthy message defending Ortega, 23, and reminding others to “mind [their] business.” The actress’ sister Aliyah Ortega subtly showed her support for the person’s opinion, adding three exclamation points in the comments section. The social media post further claimed that fans online have been making “assumptions about [Jenna’s] health.” “She has every right to make whatever decisions she feels are best for herself without being judged, discriminated against or subjected to…

Retired staff members of the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) have lamented non-payment of their gratuities for over nine years. ABS is a radio and television station owned and managed by the Anambra State Government. The retirees, under the auspices of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), ABS Chapter, cried out over the alleged non-payment of the benefits in a statement issued last week after their meeting in Anambra State. In the statement signed by the Chairman of the ABS Chapter of the NUP, Bony Ezeani, the union described the non-payment of the benefits as “inhuman and unacceptable,” alleging that retirees…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and other aviation agencies to work with airlines on repayment plans for outstanding statutory charges following Tuesday’s disruption of flight operations by aviation unions. Mr Keyamo gave the directive on Thursday after convening an emergency meeting with airline operators, aviation unions and heads of aviation agencies to address the dispute that led to the industrial action at some airports. The meeting resolved that the agencies should obtain payment schedules from airlines, taking into account the airlines’ operating costs and current economic realities. The development…

Tomi Falade, a Nigerian journalist and writer, has released two new historical plays as she returns to storytelling. Ms Falade’s Alayemore: The Twice-Crowned King and Orompotoniyun: 12 Nights For A Crown are her third and fourth books, respectively. The books were launched at The Tomi Falade Book Party 2.0: A Cocktail Affair, hosted by comedian and entertainer Gbenga Adeyinka 1st at Cafe One, Ikeja. The event brought together members of Falade’s family, friends, colleagues, literary enthusiasts, media executives, and cultural advocates, who celebrated the author’s continued use of drama to revisit African history. Some of the dignitaries at the book…

President Bola Tinubu has said the Federal Government would soon publish details of how resources saved from the removal of fuel subsidy had been utilised. Tinubu disclosed this on Thursday while receiving the leadership of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, where he defended the impact of the subsidy removal and highlighted government projects funded through long-term financing. The President recalled his engagement with NUPENG before his election, saying the union had raised the possibility of industrial action over the subsidy policy. He said the discussions were “a very, very friendly and frank discussion,” adding that he…