Author: Prima News

For eight years, Lara.ng, the WhatsApp-style chatbot that told you which bus to take, what the fare should be, and which backroad to avoid, was Lagos’s unofficial transit oracle. Samuel Odeloye, the founder behind that chatbot, now lives in the United States. But the data Lara.ng has collected never left Lagos. From an office thousands of kilometres away, he is working on something harder than giving bus directions: building the invisible pipes to make last-mile delivery in Nigeria reliable and effective. That tension, building deeply local infrastructure from abroad with local data, is what defines this chapter of his life…

Nigerian Army has opened 91RRI Recruitment Portal for 2026 intake,  how to apply and eligibility requirements. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of online registration for its 91st Regular Recruits Intake (91RRI) for tradesmen/women and non-tradesmen/women across the country. According to the Army, the recruitment portal will open on Sunday, March 30, 2026, and close on Saturday, May 17, 2026. The annual exercise offers eligible young Nigerians the opportunity to enlist and serve as soldiers. Eligibility Requirements Applicants interested in the 91RRI recruitment must meet the following conditions: Candidates must be single Nigerian citizens by…

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 March 2026 – As cyber threats intensify globally, the World Economic Forum (WEF) projects that the global economic impact of cyberattacks will surge from US$8.44 trillion in 2022 to US$23.84 trillion by 2027[1], exposing a widening gap between escalating risk and cyber readiness. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which form the backbone of most economies, are particularly vulnerable. The WEF’s 2024 Global Cybersecurity Outlook[2]highlights that limited access to cyber services, tools and skilled talent continues to hinder smaller organisations from achieving even baseline resilience, an increasingly urgent concern in today’s highly interconnected digital…

•Cabinet ministers, UN agencies lead discussions •Private sector leaders sign up By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor Activities ahead of the hosting the 2026 edition of Vanguard Economic Summit (VES’26) have reached advanced stage with key partners gearing up for incisive discussions around the Summit theme. Themed, “Food Security and Socio-economic Stability: Options for Nigeria’s Agriculture Sector Rebound”, the event is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Civic Center, Victoria Island in Lagos by 9am. The theme is on the concerns around the challenges of feeding Nigeria’s large, and still rapidly growing population amidst rising cost of living. The VES’26,…

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON, has expressed support to deployment of the National Single Window, NSW, platform for international trade in Nigeria, amidst growing controversy around the initiative. NSW is a digital platform designed to streamline import and export processes across Nigeria’s trade environment. The NSW initiative, scheduled to commence operations on March 27, 2026 would integrate multiple government agencies involved in trade regulation into a unified electronic platform. The system will allow traders to submit required documentation through a single portal for processing by relevant authorities, thereby reducing duplication, improving transparency, and enhancing efficiency across Nigeria’s…

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen arrived in Istanbul on Sunday night ahead of a scheduled scan on the arm injury he sustained last Wednesday during their UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool at Anfield, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen is expected to undergo further medical examinations on Monday (today) to determine whether surgery will be required. According to Turkish outlet Forza Cimbom, “Victor Osimhen is arriving in Istanbul tonight (Sunday). Following tomorrow’s (Monday’s) check-up, planning for surgery will be on the agenda depending on the fracture’s condition.” Galatasaray are sweating over the fitness of the star striker, who could miss between…

Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha has said actress Iyabo Ojo once entrusted him with the care of her children, Festus and Priscilla, as he expressed disappointment over their current relationship. Recall that Iyabo Ojo was one of the influential voices that advocated for justice for the minor linked to Baba Ijesha’s rape scandal in 2021, as she backed comedian Damilola Adekoya also known as Princess during the controversy. Nollywood Actress, Iyabo Ojo, and her children, Festus and Priscilla…Photo Credit: Instagram| iyaboojofespris] Speaking in a recent interview with actress Biola Adebayo on her podcast, the actor said…

Key points1,000+ people killed and 2,584 injured in Lebanon since 2 MarchIran nuclear facility hitUN agencies warn 45 million could face extreme hunger if war against Iran continues“Recent escalation has killed or wounded the equivalent of one classroom of children every day,” said Ted Chaiban, deputy chief of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Deaths from Israeli strikes in Lebanon include 31 healthcare workers, according to the latest flash update issued by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).Meanwhile, ongoing displacement orders are driving repeated population movements, with over 1.2 million people displaced, including 134,439 internally displaced in 636…

Last week, as President Bola Tinubu prepared for his state visit to the United Kingdom, insurgents again slaughtered dozens in Maiduguri, Nigeria.  Social media videos suggest that the death toll may be considerably higher. “I mourn those who lost their lives, sympathise with the injured and stand in solidarity with the people of Borno,” Tinubu said on X. He then pledged to step up security operations, ordering his security chiefs to relocate to the area. This sequence of events reminded the world why we are so shamelessly insecure: We never lack words; it is when it comes to strategy and…

Most people who regularly use AI tools would say they’re making their lives easier. The technology promises to streamline and take over tasks both professionally and personally—whether that’s summarizing documents, drafting deliverables, generating code, or even offering emotional support. But researchers are concerned AI is making some tasks too easy, and that this will come with unexpected costs.In a commentary titled Against Frictionless AI, published in Communications Psychology on 24 February, psychologists from the University of Toronto discuss what might be lost when AI removes too much effort from human activities. Their argument centers on the idea that friction—difficulty, struggle,…