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When a $100,000 H-1B fee hit offshore hiring, Big Tech adapted by aggressively poaching foreign talent already residing inside the United States. Now, with the Department of Homeland Security proposing a sweeping $103,265 replacement fee and introducing a wage-weighted lottery system, the rules of global tech recruitment are being completely rewritten. The result? Smaller US firms are being priced out, international graduates face an unprecedented barrier, and American companies are realising it is far more cost-effective to build distributed teams in Lagos, Nairobi, and Cape Town than to pay six-figure immigration taxes. In the latest edition of Digital Nomads, EMMANUEL…

As another election cycle approaches, concerns about the desperation with which some Nigerian politicians pursue political power are once again coming to the fore. For some political actors, elections appear to have become less about presenting ideas, serving the people and earning their confidence, and more about winning by whatever means necessary.That can include intimidation, thuggery, harassment, violence, manipulation and attempts to suppress political opponents.But must winning an election truly be a do-or-die affair?If a politician is genuinely popular, competent, accountable and has performed creditably in office, there should be little justification for intimidation or violence against opponents and voters.…

Nigeria’s crude oil export availability is coming under increased pressure after Dangote Petroleum Refinery purchased at least 16 million barrels of domestic crude for October delivery as the facility sustains higher processing levels. The volume is equivalent to approximately 520,000 barrels per day and will provide the majority of the crude required by the refinery during the month. The purchases represent a significant increase from the refinery’s average intake last year and underline the growing competition between domestic refining and exports for Nigerian crude. Dangote Refinery has been processing larger volumes as operations stabilise at the Lagos facility, increasing its…

The Ondo State Government has confirmed the death of five more persons who reportedly consumed a locally brewed alcoholic drink in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Banji Ajaka, announced the development while addressing journalists in Akure on Friday. Reports of the death of 24 persons in some communities in the area emerged during the week following their consumption of the alcoholic drink suspected to have poisoned. However, Mr Ajaka said as of Friday, additional five persons had lost their lives bringing the total number of deaths to 29. He explained that the current…

Businessman and politician, Abdulrahman Haske, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) ahead of the 2027 Adamawa State governorship election. Haske, who was formally unveiled as the APM governorship candidate on Saturday in Yola, said his decision to join the party was driven by his desire to pursue a people-centred development agenda in the state. The declaration was attended by APM leaders, traditional and community leaders, youth and women groups, as well as supporters from the 21 local government areas of Adamawa State. Speaking at the event, Haske described his…

News » Premier League news » Fulham newsSeptember 12, 2026 14:14 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Confirmed Liverpool vs Fulham today Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has named his starting line-up for the Premier League clash against Fulham at Anfield. The Reds have had an average start to the season with just five points from three league games, and Iraola will want a good win today.The Spaniard has made three changes from the 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night.Alisson Becker continues in goal for the Reds as usual.The backline will consist of Ronald Araujo, Jeremy Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk…

The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan warned that renewed violence, political tensions, shrinking civic space, entrenched corruption and persistent impunity continue to put the population and the planned transition to democracy at risk. During the four-day visit, the Commission met a wide range of representatives from the Government, the political and security sectors, civil society and other stakeholders. They called for the authorities to take urgent steps to protect civilians, allow humanitarian assistance to reach those in need and create conditions for inclusive political dialogue ahead of elections scheduled for December. No real change South Sudan is the world’s youngest country…

Mecka AI, a startup that collects and analyzes human motion data to train humanoid robots and other robotics, is nearing a new round led by Sequoia Capital at a valuation of about $500 million, according to two people with knowledge of the deal. The new financing comes just three months after Mecka announced that it raised $60 million in a round led by Framework Ventures that included participation from Menlo Ventures, SV Angel, and Kindred Ventures. TechCrunch has not learned the precise size of the new round. The terms of the deal are not final and could still change. Mecka…

Five major stories dominate the morning news, including Nigerians counting their losses after the PXES online investment platform stopped paying returns and became inaccessible; criminal groups posing as civil society organisations, humanitarian workers, and orphanage representatives to gain access to children. Also, the growing problem of miracle scams that have cost citizens millions, NCAA fining RwandAir over consumer protection-related infractions, and Dangote Refinery’s increase of its petrol gantry price to ₦1,350 per litre. Here’s your complete morning roundup 1. Again, Nigerians lose savings to Ponzi scheme Nigerians who invested millions of naira in an online investment platform known as PXES…

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The 2026 edition of the annual Arise Women, convened by Mrs Siju Iluyomade, is expected to be bigger and better. This is because the organisers are dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s to make it memorable, with free healthcare services to women and families, including free childbirth services and essential medical care for vulnerable members of the community. Now in its 18th year, Arise Women 2026 is tagged I M P A C T, and will be held from October 31 to November 1. A statement disclosed that the event, put together by a non-profit organisation, Arise…