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Nigeria’s 2027 election campaign has already begun. But not in the way most people expect. While political parties prepare to go to the polls, a quieter battle is underway inside the data pipelines, recommendation algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) tools that shape what Nigerian voters see, read and believe online. Experts say this tension may be as important as anything that happens at the polling place. This was the central warning at the Open Data and AI Day 2026 hosted by civic technology organization BudgIT and its innovation hub CivicHive in Lagos on Wednesday, March 11. With presidential elections scheduled…

The initiative, known as the Intelligent Observatory Program, is being implemented through a collaboration between the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Hartley Center and the South African Astronomical Observatory (NRF-SAAO), a leading facility for optical and infrared astronomy. The UK-South Africa partnership is harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the way observatories operate, enabling telescopes to become smarter and more automated. The initiative, known as the Intelligent Observatory Program, is being implemented through a collaboration between the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the Hartley Center and the South African Astronomical Observatory (NRF-SAAO), a leading facility for optical and…

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. ECWA churches express concern over deteriorating security situation Hameed Shittu of Ilorin About five suspected robbers reportedly invaded Afun village in Ifelodun Local Government Area of ​​Kwara State and abducted a mother and her two children. The incident is believed to have happened on Wednesday night, when people in the town were said to be getting ready for bed. This comes as churches of the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) in Kwara State have expressed deep concern over reported cases of insecurity, particularly in Kwara South Senatorial District. It turned out that the kidnapped woman happened to be…

Our women deserve so much more than what they are getting. It’s time to review trends Women and girls make up about 49.3 percent of Nigeria’s population. They farm their farms, run their markets, raise their children, and are responsible for their futures. What they deserve, therefore, what this country owes them is the ordinary dignity of equal citizenship. At this moment when each and every citizen is required to contribute to the peace and prosperity of our country, we cannot continue to have one hand tied behind the nation. The cost of excluding women and girls is not paid…

A look back at International Women’s Day with Joy Act It is often said that women multiply what they have. Give her a home and she will start a family. Give her a classroom and she will quietly, tenaciously and often unrecognized shape the next generation. Give her a small loan and a market stall and watch how she turns it into tuition, a better roof over her head, and food for her family. Give her a voice. That way, she won’t just be talking about herself. She will be a voice for people who never had a platform in…

189 The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday decided on March 10 for the Department of State Services (DSS) to commence proceedings against former Federal Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and his son Abdulaziz Malami on charges of terrorist financing and illegal possession of firearms. DSS arraigned Malami and his son Abdulaziz on the criminal charges in court on February 27, during which the presiding judge, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, granted bail to the former AGF and his son and adjourned the matter until Wednesday, March 4. When the matter came up on Wednesday, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the…

35 Mr. Owo, one of the five persons accused by the Department of State Services (DSS) for attacking St. Francis Catholic Church in Ondo State on June 5, 2022, on Wednesday narrated at the Federal High Court in Abuja how he was arrested by the secret police. A total of 41 believers were killed in the terrorist attack on the church, and more than 140 sustained various injuries. DSS called 11 witnesses to prove its case against the defendants in a trial that began on August 1, 2025. The trial court admitted the defendant’s confessional statement after the conclusion of…

Eddie Howe admits his Newcastle team are at their best when causing havoc, and there’s no one better than Will Osla in black and white to cause it.The maverick Denmark Under-21 striker is unpredictable to say the least. I don’t think anyone, especially Osla himself, is entirely sure what he’ll do at any given moment.But here he came off the bench to score a virtuosic 90th-minute winner for the home side, who were reduced to 10 men after Jacob Ramsey’s controversial 45th-minute sending off for what appeared to be a dive.Bruno Fernandes enjoyed a fine game in Michael Carrick’s midfield,…

FIFA on Tuesday began its 100-day countdown to the 2026 World Cup, but remains silent on Nigeria’s petition to the Democratic Republic of Congo regarding player eligibility. Silence hurts Nigerians For millions of football-loving Nigerians, this celebratory announcement was overshadowed by continued silence on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)’s petition to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Silence among Nigerian soccer fans has deepened frustration, leaving Nigerians uncertain about the Super Eagles’ qualification for the World Cup. Related article: NFF: Nigeria can still qualify for 2026 World Cup With just 100 days left until kick-off, Nigeria is still awaiting the verdict…