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US technology firm Arista Networks is stepping up its push into Nigeria’s enterprise technology market with energy-efficient networking systems targeted at banks, telecom operators and large-scale digital infrastructure providers. This comes amid rising interest in Nigeria’s data centre market from global infrastructure providers and technology companies, fuelled by growing cloud adoption, rapid fintech growth, and increasing demand for digital services across banking, telecommunications, and other industries. The American company, in partnership with MART Networks and Resourcery Plc, hosted an industry event in Lagos recently, themed ‘Efficiency Meets Performance – The Arista Advantage’, bringing together executives from the telecommunications, financial services…

The Kaduna State Government has intensified public awareness and emergency preparedness efforts following forecasts by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency that the state may experience flooding during the 2026 rainy season. The government said the move followed the release of the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction report by NiMet, which identified Kaduna among states likely to witness above-normal rainfall this year. In a statement issued on Thursday, the state Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, said the government had commenced coordinated sensitisation and disaster response initiatives to minimise the impact of flooding and protect lives and property. According to Maiyaki, rainfall…

The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has said the group rejected requests by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to increase its 7.25 per cent stake in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Dangote stated this in an interview with the Chief Executive Officer of the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund, Nicolai Tangen. The interview was monitored by one of our correspondents on Wednesday. This came as findings by The PUNCH showed that petrol supply from the $20bn Lekki-based refinery rose to 3.18 billion litres in the first quarter of 2026, while imports fell sharply to 965.52 million litres. Further…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has submitted his presidential nomination forms at the national secretariat of the African Democratic Congress in Abuja ahead of the 2027 general election. Atiku disclosed this in a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, describing his presidential bid as part of a broader movement aimed at rebuilding the country. “The march to restore prosperity and better days to our beloved nation took a firm and decisive step forward today at the national secretariat of our great party, the African Democratic Congress,” he wrote. The former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic…

A former Governor of Ondo State, Segun Mimiko, on Thursday joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) at Ward 7, Ondo West Local Government Area of the state. Mr Mimiko, who recently resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was received by party executives at the ward, local government and state levels, alongside supporters and party faithful. Speaking after his formal admission into the ruling party, Mr Mimiko said he joined the APC to support the ongoing efforts of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to promote peace, progress and development in the country. “There are a lot of good things being done…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsMay 13, 2026 21:17 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Scott to Chelsea? Chelsea have made first contact with the representatives of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, according to Teamtalk. The west London giants are planning to reinforce their midfield, and there is a possibility that they could offload at least one key player.Romeo Lavia has spent the last few years on the sidelines with multiple injuries, and he could be shown the exit door this summer.Amidst this, it is claimed that Scott has emerged as a top target for the Blues. They…

The family of Nollywood star Alexx Ekubo has confirmed advanced metastatic kidney cancer as the cause of the actor’s death. Ekubo passed away on Monday at the age of 40, throwing the entertainment industry and Nigeria into a state of shock and drawing tributes from colleagues and fans. In a statement issued via his Instagram page on Wednesday, Ekubo’s family said the actor died at Evercare Hospital in Lagos following complications arising from advanced metastatic kidney cancer. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Son, Brother, and Friend, Alexx Ikenna Ekubo-Okwaraeke. “After a…

The outgoing 13th President and Council Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, Oluropo Dada, an experienced investment expert, discusses key trends in Nigeria’s capital market and economy in this interview with JIDE AJIA What is your assessment of the Nigerian capital market’s outlook for Q2 2026? The outlook for Q2 2026 is cautiously optimistic. We expect a gradual improvement in market activity, driven by macroeconomic stabilisation, policy reforms, and renewed investor interest. However, inflationary pressures and exchange rate volatility remain key risks that could moderate growth. You will recall that the equities market recorded a 51 per cent gain…

Britain’s navy is steaming toward the Strait of Hormuz. The timing has nothing to do with strategy and everything to do with survival. Four days after Keir Starmer’s Labour lost over 1,000 council seats in the worst local election drubbing in years, HMS Dragon got new orders for the Gulf. France moved its carrier group first. London followed fast. For months, both governments resisted President Donald Trump’s push for a tougher line on Iran. Then Starmer took a political beating at home, and suddenly Britain’s fleet is back under Washington’s operational umbrella. You can call it “maritime protection”. Critics call…

Campbell Brown has spent her career chasing accurate information, first as a renowned TV journalist, then as Facebook’s first, and only, dedicated news chief. Now, watching AI reshape how people consume information, she sees history threatening to repeat itself. This time, she’s not waiting for someone else to fix it. Her company, Forum AI — which she discussed recently with TechCrunch’s Tim Fernholz at a StrictlyVC evening in San Francisco — evaluates how foundation models perform on what she calls “high-stakes topics” — geopolitics, mental health, finance, hiring — subjects where “there are no clear yes-or-no answers, where it’s murky…