Author: Prima News

Every startup has a moment that changes everything. For some, it’s landing their first customer. For others, it’s closing their first funding round. For a select few, it starts with one pitch. If you’re going to apply for Startup Battlefield Australia, now is the time. Applications close July 6, and once the deadline passes, the opportunity is gone. Who should apply? If you’re an early-stage startup in Australia or New Zealand, this opportunity was built for you. We’re looking for founders who are: Pre-seed to Series A. Building a real product with early traction. Solving meaningful problems with innovative technology.…

NNPCL has cut petrol price again and reduced pump price to N1,210 per litre in Abuja. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the pump price of petrol for the second time within four days, offering further relief to motorists in Abuja and surrounding areas. A check at several NNPCL filling stations in the capital showed that petrol now sells for N1,210 per litre, particularly at outlets in Airport Junction and Wuse Zone 6.  The new price represents a N50 reduction from the previous rate of N1,260 per litre.This latest cut comes just days after the company…

Source link

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged the Nigerian media to “replace needless hostility with constructive engagement, ” and “replace sensationalism with professionalism.” The Nigerian leader spoke at the maiden State House Media Dinner. See the full text of his speech below. REMARKS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, AT THE MAIDEN STATE HOUSE MEDIA DINNER (SHMD), STATE HOUSE, ABUJA, on Thursday, 2 July 2026 PROTOCOLS Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I am happy to join you today for the maiden State House Media Corp Presidential Dinner. First, I apologise on behalf of the media department for not setting up a…

A first-of-its-kind global operation targeting drug-facilitated sexual assaults (DFSA) has discovered scores of victims and perpetrators, Europol announced on Thursday. Seven nations, led by German and UK authorities, participated in the mission, which focused on DFSA primarily in intimate-partner settings, particularly in the context of misogynist online communities. In late June, investigators gathered at the National Crime Agency headquarters in London, where they identified culprits, victims, misogynist groups, and new leads as part of Project Medusa. The operation led to 156 perpetrators and victims, 274 new investigative leads, and four new misogynist online channels. Detectives uncovered webs where offenders objectify…

News » Premier League news » Manchester City newsJuly 2, 2026 20:29 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Man City summer 2026 transfer targets Man City in for Enzo Fernandez Manchester City are exploring a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez after the appointment of Enzo Fernandez as their manager. The Cityzens are preparing for a busy summer ahead and they have already secured a big-money deal for midfielder Elliot Anderson.The club are looking for another marquee midfield signing and reports claim that Fernandez is one of the top names under consideration.The World Cup winner has his sights on moving to Real Madrid, but…

According to reports, at least 18 people died in the capital, where densely populated residential areas sustained significant damage and several neighbourhoods had to be evacuated.“Search and rescue operations are ongoing to save people trapped beneath the rubble of collapsed residential buildings, including a 15-year-old girl and her family,” said Matthias Schmale, the UN’s top aid official in Ukraine. In a statement condemning the violence, Mr. Schmale noted that many of Kyiv’s three million residents spent up to 11 hours in bomb shelters or taking cover at home “to the terrifying sounds of war”.In addition to those killed in Kyiv, nearly…

James Bricknell/CNETTesting 3D printers is an in-depth process. Printers often don’t use the same materials, or even the same process to create models. I test SLA, 3D printers that use resin and light to print, and FDM, printers that melt plastic onto a plate. Each has a unique methodology. Core qualifiers I look at include: Hardware qualityEase of setupBundled software Appearance and accuracy of printsRepairabilityCompany and community supportA key test print, representing the OG CNET logo, is used to assess how a printer bridges gaps, creates accurate shapes, and handles overhangs. It even has little towers to help measure how well…

Details of how fake agency operated within Nigeria’s presidency in major fraud scandal has emerged. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Presidency has come under renewed public and legal scrutiny over the activities of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who has been formally charged with eight counts of conspiracy, forgery, impersonation, and related financial crimes before the Federal High Court in Abuja.Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), also weighed in on the matter, arguing that the Presidency lacks constitutional authority to exonerate any party involved in the case and calling for an independent investigation into both the Chief of Staff to the President,…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks (MFBs) with effect from July 1, 2026, citing persistent regulatory violations, insolvency and failure to meet the conditions required to operate as licensed financial institutions. The action, approved by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso, was taken pursuant to Sections 12 and 13 of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA), 2020, according to a statement issued by the apex bank. The CBN said the affected institutions failed to satisfy the regulatory standards necessary for continued operation and that the decision forms part of its broader…