Adewale Ade – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:30:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Adewale Ade – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Times Higher Education and ACU Forge Landmark Strategic Partnership to Drive Growth, Data Excellence and Global Impact Across Commonwealth Universities https://www.theinfostride.com/times-higher-education-and-acu-forge-landmark-strategic-partnership-to-drive-growth-data-excellence-and-global-impact-across-commonwealth-universities/ https://www.theinfostride.com/times-higher-education-and-acu-forge-landmark-strategic-partnership-to-drive-growth-data-excellence-and-global-impact-across-commonwealth-universities/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:30:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478758 Times Higher Education and the Association of Commonwealth Universities announce a strategic partnership to empower higher education and support institutional growth across the Commonwealth. Times Higher Education (THE) and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) have announced a strategic partnership to support higher education institutions across the Commonwealth through trusted data, insights, and collaboration. The [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tech-stack-and-performance-optimization-in-crash-style-gaming/feed/ 0 US Under Secretary Allison Hooker Launches Strategic Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria, Oman, Bahrain and Italy https://www.theinfostride.com/us-under-secretary-allison-hooker-launches-strategic-diplomatic-mission-to-nigeria-oman-bahrain-and-italy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/us-under-secretary-allison-hooker-launches-strategic-diplomatic-mission-to-nigeria-oman-bahrain-and-italy/#respond Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:06:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476080 The United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker, has embarked on a high-level diplomatic mission to Nigeria, Oman, Bahrain and Italy from January 21 to 29, reinforcing Washington’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships across Africa, the Middle East and Europe. The multi-nation tour reflects a renewed US focus on advancing security [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/us-under-secretary-allison-hooker-launches-strategic-diplomatic-mission-to-nigeria-oman-bahrain-and-italy/feed/ 0 State Police and the Questions Nigeria Can No Longer Avoid https://www.theinfostride.com/state-police-and-the-questions-nigeria-can-no-longer-avoid/ https://www.theinfostride.com/state-police-and-the-questions-nigeria-can-no-longer-avoid/#respond Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:46:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475682 Nigeria’s post-1999 democratic era has coincided with one of the gravest crises of state authority in the country’s history, with the state appearing weak and incapable of defending its authority. Fundamentalist Islamist groups, ethnic militants, gangs, secessionist movements, cult groups, organised criminal groups, and political thugs, among others, have relentlessly challenged the state to a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/state-police-and-the-questions-nigeria-can-no-longer-avoid/feed/ 0 How Z Library Reflects Changing Global Reading Habits https://www.theinfostride.com/how-z-library-reflects-changing-global-reading-habits/ https://www.theinfostride.com/how-z-library-reflects-changing-global-reading-habits/#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:53:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475490 Readers’ habits keep shifting as the world grows louder and faster. An open e-library that brings many voices together can feel like a quiet street where ideas wander at their own pace. This setting helps people move through many genres with ease and gives room for discovery without pressure. Curiosity drives fresh paths across the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/newsletter_test/feed/ 0 EU–ECOWAS Scholarship Programme Highlights Research Driving West Africa’s Sustainable Energy Transition https://www.theinfostride.com/eu-ecowas-scholarship-programme-highlights-research-driving-west-africas-sustainable-energy-transition/ https://www.theinfostride.com/eu-ecowas-scholarship-programme-highlights-research-driving-west-africas-sustainable-energy-transition/#respond Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:29:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473547 The EU–ECOWAS Scholarship Programme for Sustainable Energy is beginning to deliver tangible results, as research from its first cohort of scholars contributes directly to West Africa’s transition towards cleaner, more resilient energy systems. Launched in September 2022, the programme is funded by the European Union (EU), implemented in partnership with the Economic Community of West [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/eu-ecowas-scholarship-programme-highlights-research-driving-west-africas-sustainable-energy-transition/feed/ 0 YouTube TV Set to Overtake Cable Giants as America’s Biggest Pay-TV Provider by 2027 https://www.theinfostride.com/youtube-tv-set-to-overtake-cable-giants-as-americas-biggest-pay-tv-provider-by-2027/ https://www.theinfostride.com/youtube-tv-set-to-overtake-cable-giants-as-americas-biggest-pay-tv-provider-by-2027/#respond Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:12:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473543 YouTube TV is on course to upend the traditional US television hierarchy, with new industry forecasts indicating that the Google-owned platform will become the largest pay-TV operator in the United States by 2027. If realised, the shift would mark a historic milestone: the first time a virtual pay-TV service, rather than a cable or satellite [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/youtube-tv-set-to-overtake-cable-giants-as-americas-biggest-pay-tv-provider-by-2027/feed/ 0 BudgIT calls for Holistic Budget Reform as FG Defers 70% of 2025 Capital Projects to 2026 https://www.theinfostride.com/budgit-calls-for-holistic-budget-reform-as-fg-defers-70-of-2025-capital-projects-to-2026/ https://www.theinfostride.com/budgit-calls-for-holistic-budget-reform-as-fg-defers-70-of-2025-capital-projects-to-2026/#respond Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:53:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473541 BudgIT, a leading civic-tech organisation promoting transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s public finance, has noted the Federal Government’s decision, through the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, to defer the implementation of 70% of capital projects initially appropriated in the 2025 fiscal year to 2026. From our analysis, while this development is not entirely [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/budgit-calls-for-holistic-budget-reform-as-fg-defers-70-of-2025-capital-projects-to-2026/feed/ 0 Ekiti: A Focus on Proven Delivery by Tunrayo Alatise https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-a-focus-on-proven-delivery-by-tunrayo-alatise/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-a-focus-on-proven-delivery-by-tunrayo-alatise/#respond Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:46:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473471 The goal from day one for the Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, aka BAO, has been to build a State that works for everyone, across all strata, from farmers to traders and artisans. In other words, that Oyebanji has been investing in the people, infrastructure, and in systems that promote fairness, innovation, sustainable [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-a-focus-on-proven-delivery-by-tunrayo-alatise/feed/ 0 Lagos Court Dismisses Ajudua’s Renewed Bail Bid in Long-Running $1.04m Fraud Case https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-court-dismisses-ajuduas-renewed-bail-bid-in-long-running-1-04m-fraud-case/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-court-dismisses-ajuduas-renewed-bail-bid-in-long-running-1-04m-fraud-case/#respond Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:31:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472182 A Lagos Special Offences Court has rejected a renewed bail application from well-known businessman Fred Ajudua, who is on trial for allegedly defrauding Palestinian investor Zad Abu Zalaf of $1.043 million. Delivering her ruling on Thursday, 20 November 2025, Justice Mojisola Dada held that the defence failed to provide any fresh or compelling grounds to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-court-dismisses-ajuduas-renewed-bail-bid-in-long-running-1-04m-fraud-case/feed/ 0 President Trump’s Remarks at the 2025 United Nations General Assembly [Highlights & Full Video] https://www.theinfostride.com/president-trumps-remarks-at-the-2025-united-nations-general-assembly-highlights-full-video/ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-trumps-remarks-at-the-2025-united-nations-general-assembly-highlights-full-video/#respond Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:40:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467270 At the 2025 United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 23, 2025, President Donald J. Trump delivered a wide-ranging speech that mixed humour, pointed criticism of the U.N., and sweeping claims about his administration’s achievements in the United States and abroad. Speaking initially without a teleprompter due to a technical glitch, Trump quipped [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/president-trumps-remarks-at-the-2025-united-nations-general-assembly-highlights-full-video/feed/ 0 APC Chieftain Blasts Sowore for Using Sahara Reporters Platform to Defame https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chieftain-blasts-sowore-for-using-sahara-reporters-platform-to-defame/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chieftain-blasts-sowore-for-using-sahara-reporters-platform-to-defame/#respond Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:02:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467266 An APC chieftain in Rivers State, Chief Tony Okocha, has condemned the owner of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, for using his platform to propagate deliberate lies, propaganda, and attempts to defame under the disguise of “activism.” Chief Okocha, in a statement titled “Sowore: The Unbridled Razzmatazz of a Notorious Crisis Merchant”, noted that, “this is [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chieftain-blasts-sowore-for-using-sahara-reporters-platform-to-defame/feed/ 0 The Making of Olubadan Ladoja by Professor Abiodun Raufu https://www.theinfostride.com/the-making-of-olubadan-ladoja-by-professor-abiodun-raufu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/the-making-of-olubadan-ladoja-by-professor-abiodun-raufu/#respond Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:30:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467126 Ibadan, the sprawling city of brown rooftops, red earth, and rolling hills, and the land of my ancestors, has always carried with it the echoes of greatness. Once the nerve centre of the old Oyo Empire’s warriors, it is today a city of paradoxes — modern yet traditional, chaotic yet ordered, humble yet proud. To [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/the-making-of-olubadan-ladoja-by-professor-abiodun-raufu/feed/ 0 NairaTrack.com Set to Transform How Nigerian Businesses Manage Receipts and Transactions https://www.theinfostride.com/nairatrack-com-set-to-transform-how-nigerian-businesses-manage-receipts-and-transactions/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nairatrack-com-set-to-transform-how-nigerian-businesses-manage-receipts-and-transactions/#respond Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:01:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467070 In today’s fast-paced business environment, Nigerian entrepreneurs and SMEs are constantly seeking ways to operate more efficiently, build trust with their customers, and avoid the chaos of unorganised records. Recognising these challenges, NairaTrack.com is introducing an innovative digital solution designed to simplify how businesses create, send, and track receipts — officially launching on September 28, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nairatrack-com-set-to-transform-how-nigerian-businesses-manage-receipts-and-transactions/feed/ 0 June 12: Oba Sikiru Adetona exposed Why Ooni Betrayed MKO Abiola https://www.theinfostride.com/june-12-oba-sikiru-adetona-exposed-why-ooni-betrayed-mko-abiola/ https://www.theinfostride.com/june-12-oba-sikiru-adetona-exposed-why-ooni-betrayed-mko-abiola/#respond Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:50:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465454 The role of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, in the aftermath of the annulment of the 1993 presidential election is widely considered less than noble. In Awujale, the recently released autobiography of Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, Sijuade’s connivance with those who annulled the election is brought into sharp focus. His [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/june-12-oba-sikiru-adetona-exposed-why-ooni-betrayed-mko-abiola/feed/ 0 Truecaller Crosses 100m Monthly Active Users in Middle East and Africa, Marking 19% Year-on-Year Growth https://www.theinfostride.com/truecaller-crosses-100m-monthly-active-users-in-middle-east-and-africa-marking-19-year-on-year-growth/ https://www.theinfostride.com/truecaller-crosses-100m-monthly-active-users-in-middle-east-and-africa-marking-19-year-on-year-growth/#respond Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:12:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464562 Truecaller, the global leader in verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communications, has announced a significant milestone in its journey – crossing 100 million monthly active users in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region as of August 2025. This achievement reflects a 19% year-on-year growth, underlining the company’s deepening impact in mobile-first markets. The milestone [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/truecaller-crosses-100m-monthly-active-users-in-middle-east-and-africa-marking-19-year-on-year-growth/feed/ 0 OpenAI Unveils GPT-5: A Leap Towards Artificial General Intelligence https://www.theinfostride.com/openai-unveils-gpt-5-a-leap-towards-artificial-general-intelligence/ https://www.theinfostride.com/openai-unveils-gpt-5-a-leap-towards-artificial-general-intelligence/#respond Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:12:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464326 OpenAI officially launched GPT-5 today, 8th August 2025 – Its most advanced artificial intelligence model to date – as it accelerates efforts to outpace its Big Tech competitors and bring powerful AI capabilities to everyone. It is a quantum leap in performance and accessibility. GPT-5 sets a new benchmark in AI by enhancing speed, accuracy, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/openai-unveils-gpt-5-a-leap-towards-artificial-general-intelligence/feed/ 0 Where Governor Bago is Getting it Wrong! https://www.theinfostride.com/where-governor-bago-is-getting-it-wrong/ https://www.theinfostride.com/where-governor-bago-is-getting-it-wrong/#respond Sat, 02 Aug 2025 13:46:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464559 The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, has been accused of not helping his media handlers one bit. He is leaving no room for “escape” when it comes to image management and public communication. From the Billions of dollars he bandied, to the dress code saga, to the Dreadlock ban, to the now-illegal closure of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/where-governor-bago-is-getting-it-wrong/feed/ 0 How to Remove a Middle Name from Your NIN in Nigeria: Step-by-Step Guide https://www.theinfostride.com/how-to-remove-a-middle-name-from-your-nin-in-nigeria-step-by-step-guide/ https://www.theinfostride.com/how-to-remove-a-middle-name-from-your-nin-in-nigeria-step-by-step-guide/#respond Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:49:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462520 The National Identity Number (NIN) is a critical requirement for official identification in Nigeria. However, errors or changes in personal details such as names can occur and may need to be rectified. If you wish to remove a middle name from your NIN, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has provided a straightforward procedure for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/how-to-remove-a-middle-name-from-your-nin-in-nigeria-step-by-step-guide/feed/ 0 Reflections on Naira-for-Crude by Abiodun Komolafe https://www.theinfostride.com/reflections-on-naira-for-crude-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reflections-on-naira-for-crude-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sat, 21 Jun 2025 21:13:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=460260 The Naira-for-Crude initiative has ignited a profound debate in Nigeria’s economic landscape, yielding tangible results, such as the consistent drop in petrol prices. It is a development warmly received by many citizens. Meanwhile, the Federal Government’s influence on petrol prices demonstrates its authority, even as it raises fundamental questions about the interplay between state power [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reflections-on-naira-for-crude-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Nigeria’s Most Engaged News Platforms – May 2025 Index Now Available https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-most-engaged-news-platforms-may-2025-index-now-available/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-most-engaged-news-platforms-may-2025-index-now-available/#respond Sat, 21 Jun 2025 20:33:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=460256 The newly published MediaX Index Nigeria reveals that news platforms are steadily enhancing their presence on social media through consistent content delivery, active audience engagement, and strategic efforts to expand their digital communities. Compiled using Facebook engagement metrics for May 2025, the Index reflects a broader shift towards more interactive and participatory models of news [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-most-engaged-news-platforms-may-2025-index-now-available/feed/ 0 Tasks before South-West Development Commission https://www.theinfostride.com/tasks-before-south-west-development-commission/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tasks-before-south-west-development-commission/#respond Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:44:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=443967 There are question marks about the proliferation of development commissions. However, we go along with the present enthusiasm for their creation, whatever the agenda perceived in cynical quarters. Over the years, various development commissions have been established to address specific regional challenges. To understand the reservations, we must go back into the past. There appears [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tasks-before-south-west-development-commission/feed/ 0 Ogere’s Historic Moment: Ologere Palace and Lipakala Cultural Centre Commissioning to Mark a New Era https://www.theinfostride.com/ogeres-historic-moment-ologere-palace-and-lipakala-cultural-centre-commissioning-to-mark-a-new-era/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogeres-historic-moment-ologere-palace-and-lipakala-cultural-centre-commissioning-to-mark-a-new-era/#respond Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:57:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=409154 Saturday, 26th April 2025, marks a monumental and historic day for the people of Ogere Remo as the long-awaited Ologere Palace (Aafin Ologere) and the iconic Lipakala Cultural Centre will be officially commissioned. Ogere will proudly unveil a majestic central palace symbolising unity, culture, and progress for the first time in living memory. Facilitated by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogeres-historic-moment-ologere-palace-and-lipakala-cultural-centre-commissioning-to-mark-a-new-era/feed/ 0 AI Showdown: Comparing the World’s Leading Artificial Intelligence Tools in 2025 https://www.theinfostride.com/ai-showdown-comparing-the-worlds-leading-artificial-intelligence-tools-in-2025/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ai-showdown-comparing-the-worlds-leading-artificial-intelligence-tools-in-2025/#respond Sun, 20 Apr 2025 14:47:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=408738 Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the global digital landscape, with advanced tools driving innovation across sectors from education and finance to creative arts and cybersecurity. As AI becomes increasingly mainstream, businesses, developers, and everyday users face the challenge of choosing the right tool for their needs. Here’s a comparison of some of the most [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ai-showdown-comparing-the-worlds-leading-artificial-intelligence-tools-in-2025/feed/ 0 Nigerian Militant Leader Challenges Parole and Deportation Efforts in South African Court https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-militant-leader-challenges-parole-and-deportation-efforts-in-south-african-court/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-militant-leader-challenges-parole-and-deportation-efforts-in-south-african-court/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 12:16:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=408679 Henry Okah, a Nigerian militant leader currently serving a 24-year sentence in South Africa, has launched a legal battle to stop what he describes as unlawful attempts to grant him parole and deport him to Nigeria. The court case, registered under number 2025-038124, is scheduled for hearing at the Gauteng Division of the High Court [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-militant-leader-challenges-parole-and-deportation-efforts-in-south-african-court/feed/ 0 Coventry University revolutionises Degree Delivery with Flexible Six-Intake Academic Model https://www.theinfostride.com/coventry-university-revolutionises-degree-delivery-with-flexible-six-intake-academic-model/ https://www.theinfostride.com/coventry-university-revolutionises-degree-delivery-with-flexible-six-intake-academic-model/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 12:03:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=408666 Coventry University is set to implement major reforms to its course delivery model, introducing a flexible, student-centric approach that departs from traditional academic structures. Starting this September, the university will transition all postgraduate taught courses across the Coventry University Group to a six-intake model per academic year. Undergraduate courses are scheduled to follow in September [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/coventry-university-revolutionises-degree-delivery-with-flexible-six-intake-academic-model/feed/ 0 The Biggest Lie in Geography: Why It’s Time to Correct the Map on Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/the-biggest-lie-in-geography-why-its-time-to-correct-the-map-on-africa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/the-biggest-lie-in-geography-why-its-time-to-correct-the-map-on-africa/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:30:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=408438 For too long, the world has lived under a cartographic illusion that has profoundly shaped our understanding of power, influence, and place. At the heart of this lie is the Mercator projection, a 16th-century map design that distorts the true size of continents. The biggest casualty? Africa. Despite spanning over 30 million square kilometres—large enough [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/the-biggest-lie-in-geography-why-its-time-to-correct-the-map-on-africa/feed/ 0 BudgIT launches Chatbot, Bimi to Improve Civic Participation in Governance and Public Finance https://www.theinfostride.com/budgit-launches-chatbot-bimi-to-improve-civic-participation-in-governance-and-public-finance/ https://www.theinfostride.com/budgit-launches-chatbot-bimi-to-improve-civic-participation-in-governance-and-public-finance/#respond Sun, 16 Mar 2025 11:14:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405556 BudgIT, a prominent civic-tech organisation promoting transparency, accountability, and effective service delivery in Nigeria, has launched its chatbot, Bimi. Bimi is a web-based platform that provides real-time, accurate, and accessible information on public financial management. This cutting-edge innovation is pivotal in bridging the divide between government transparency and public comprehension. It will ensure that every [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/budgit-launches-chatbot-bimi-to-improve-civic-participation-in-governance-and-public-finance/feed/ 0 2023 FG Projects: Over N2.4b Disbursed, Yet No Contractor on Site https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-fg-projects-over-n2-4b-disbursed-yet-no-contractor-on-site/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-fg-projects-over-n2-4b-disbursed-yet-no-contractor-on-site/#respond Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:50:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402131 Tracka, BudgIT’s service delivery promotion platform, which allows citizens to collaborate, track and give feedback on public projects in their communities, has uncovered payments worth N2.4 billion to seventeen contractors for fifteen projects across nine states—yet no contractor has commenced work on these sites. Some of these projects include: The payment of N401 million to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-fg-projects-over-n2-4b-disbursed-yet-no-contractor-on-site/feed/ 0 BudgIT Sets The Record Straight on Sokoto State Budget Transparency Findings [PRESS RELEASE] https://www.theinfostride.com/budgit-sets-the-record-straight-on-sokoto-state-budget-transparency-findings-press-release/ https://www.theinfostride.com/budgit-sets-the-record-straight-on-sokoto-state-budget-transparency-findings-press-release/#respond Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:30:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=401876 BudgIT, a prominent civic tech organisation promoting transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s public finance, has noted recent publications across various media outlets that misrepresented our findings on Sokoto State’s budget and fiscal transparency. While we appreciate the media’s role in fostering dialogue, these reports inaccurately represent our analysis, compelling us to clarify the facts and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/budgit-sets-the-record-straight-on-sokoto-state-budget-transparency-findings-press-release/feed/ 0 MIT and Stanford Dominate The Times Higher Education’s 2025 World University Subject Rankings https://www.theinfostride.com/mit-and-stanford-dominate-the-times-higher-educations-2025-world-university-subject-rankings/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mit-and-stanford-dominate-the-times-higher-educations-2025-world-university-subject-rankings/#respond Sun, 26 Jan 2025 14:19:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=401799 The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2025 reveal that Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford University continue to lead the charge in academic excellence, securing top positions in three subject areas each. US Institutions Lead the Pack MIT ranks first in Arts and Humanities, Business and Economics, and Social Sciences, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mit-and-stanford-dominate-the-times-higher-educations-2025-world-university-subject-rankings/feed/ 0 Unmasking the Rise of Social Media Bots: How to Stay Safe Online https://www.theinfostride.com/unmasking-the-rise-of-social-media-bots-how-to-stay-safe-online/ https://www.theinfostride.com/unmasking-the-rise-of-social-media-bots-how-to-stay-safe-online/#respond Sun, 26 Jan 2025 13:08:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=401791 In today’s digital landscape, nearly half of internet traffic stems from non-human sources, with a startling one-third attributed to malicious bots. Social media platforms are particularly vulnerable, as 65% of these bots are designed with harmful intent, posing significant risks to users and brands alike. To combat this growing threat, Christoph C. Cemper, founder of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/unmasking-the-rise-of-social-media-bots-how-to-stay-safe-online/feed/ 0 New State Creation: Remo and Ijebu Stakeholders Forge Harmonisation Committee https://www.theinfostride.com/new-state-creation-remo-and-ijebu-stakeholders-forge-harmonisation-committee/ https://www.theinfostride.com/new-state-creation-remo-and-ijebu-stakeholders-forge-harmonisation-committee/#respond Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:37:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=401019 In a significant step towards creating a new state from the old Ijebu Province in Ogun State, major stakeholders gathered in Sagamu, Remo, on Friday, January 17, 2025. The meeting, hosted by Oba Dr. Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, addressed the long-standing goal of establishing a new state by forming [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/new-state-creation-remo-and-ijebu-stakeholders-forge-harmonisation-committee/feed/ 0 BudgIT Raises Concerns Over Irregularities in 2025 FG Budget, Urges Prudent Review by National Assembly https://www.theinfostride.com/budgit-raises-concerns-over-irregularities-in-2025-fg-budget-urges-prudent-review-by-national-assembly/ https://www.theinfostride.com/budgit-raises-concerns-over-irregularities-in-2025-fg-budget-urges-prudent-review-by-national-assembly/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:52:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400240 BudgIT Raises Concern Over Irregularities in 2025 FG Proposed Budget, Calls for Prudent, Patriotic, and Inclusive Review by National Assembly. BudgIT, a leading civic-tech organisation promoting transparency, accountability, and effective service delivery in Nigeria, has observed certain legacy issues with the 2025 Federal Government Proposed Budget and calls on the National Assembly to proactively address [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/budgit-raises-concerns-over-irregularities-in-2025-fg-budget-urges-prudent-review-by-national-assembly/feed/ 0 Prince Abimbola Owoade: The New Alaafin of Oyo and His Vision for a Prosperous Kingdom https://www.theinfostride.com/prince-abimbola-owoade-the-new-alaafin-of-oyo-and-his-vision-for-a-prosperous-kingdom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/prince-abimbola-owoade-the-new-alaafin-of-oyo-and-his-vision-for-a-prosperous-kingdom/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:21:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400211 The long-awaited announcement has finally arrived – Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade is the new Alaafin of Oyo. Following a series of consultations, divinations, and recommendations by the Oyomesi, the revered kingmakers of Oyo, the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has officially approved the appointment. This marks the end of a period of uncertainty and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/prince-abimbola-owoade-the-new-alaafin-of-oyo-and-his-vision-for-a-prosperous-kingdom/feed/ 0 Governor Makinde Approves Prince Abimbola Owoade as New Alaafin of Oyo https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-makinde-approves-prince-abimbola-owoade-as-new-alaafin-of-oyo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-makinde-approves-prince-abimbola-owoade-as-new-alaafin-of-oyo/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:43:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400203 Governor Seyi Makinde has officially approved Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo, following extensive consultations and divination by the Oyomesi. A statement issued by Prince Dotun Oyelade, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, confirmed that the recommendation from the Oyomesi has been accepted and sanctioned by the governor. The Honourable Commissioner [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-makinde-approves-prince-abimbola-owoade-as-new-alaafin-of-oyo/feed/ 0 WhatsApp Tips to Prevent Auto Download of Media Files (Audio, Pictures, and Videos) https://www.theinfostride.com/whatsapp-tips-to-prevent-auto-download-of-media-files-audio-pictures-and-videos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/whatsapp-tips-to-prevent-auto-download-of-media-files-audio-pictures-and-videos/#respond Wed, 25 Dec 2024 11:58:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=398719 Managing phone storage can be challenging, mainly when WhatsApp automatically downloads all the media files shared in your chats. These files—audio, pictures, or videos—can quickly fill your device’s storage, slowing down performance and making it harder to keep essential files accessible. Thankfully, WhatsApp offers a simple way to take control and stop these automatic downloads. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/whatsapp-tips-to-prevent-auto-download-of-media-files-audio-pictures-and-videos/feed/ 0 Nigeria Leads with the Most Universities in 2024 Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa Rankings https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-leads-with-the-most-universities-in-2024-times-higher-education-sub-saharan-africa-rankings/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-leads-with-the-most-universities-in-2024-times-higher-education-sub-saharan-africa-rankings/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:30:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395794 Nigeria leads the 2024 Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings with 41 institutions featured, including 13 in the top 50. The American University of Nigeria is the country’s highest-ranked institution at 12th place, while Landmark University tops the ethical leadership pillar. The University of Johannesburg in South Africa claims the overall top spot in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-leads-with-the-most-universities-in-2024-times-higher-education-sub-saharan-africa-rankings/feed/ 0 Understanding the 50/30/20 Rule: A Practical Guide to Budgeting https://www.theinfostride.com/understanding-the-50-30-20-rule-a-practical-guide-to-budgeting/ https://www.theinfostride.com/understanding-the-50-30-20-rule-a-practical-guide-to-budgeting/#respond Sat, 23 Nov 2024 09:47:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395402 The 50/30/20 rule is a straightforward method to manage your finances effectively by dividing your income into three key categories: needs, wants, and savings. Here’s how it works: Allocate 50% of Your Income to ‘Needs’ Start by setting aside half of your monthly income for essential expenses – the things you can’t live without. This [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/understanding-the-50-30-20-rule-a-practical-guide-to-budgeting/feed/ 0 Courts jail Four in Calabar and Uyo for Cybercrime and Internet Fraud https://www.theinfostride.com/courts-jail-four-in-calabar-and-uyo-for-cybercrime-and-internet-fraud/ https://www.theinfostride.com/courts-jail-four-in-calabar-and-uyo-for-cybercrime-and-internet-fraud/#respond Sat, 16 Nov 2024 22:45:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394532 Four individuals involved in internet fraud have been convicted and sentenced to various jail terms by two separate courts in Calabar and Uyo. Justices Ijeoma Ojukwu and M.A. Onyetenu of the Federal High Court sentenced the fraudsters after they pleaded guilty to offences related to cybercrime and fraud. The convicted individuals are: Abasiama Edet Ukana, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/courts-jail-four-in-calabar-and-uyo-for-cybercrime-and-internet-fraud/feed/ 0 Court Orders Hearing Notice Delivery to Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello in N101.4b Fraud Case https://www.theinfostride.com/court-orders-hearing-notice-delivery-to-ex-governor-yahaya-bello-in-n101-4b-fraud-case/ https://www.theinfostride.com/court-orders-hearing-notice-delivery-to-ex-governor-yahaya-bello-in-n101-4b-fraud-case/#respond Sat, 16 Nov 2024 22:37:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394530 A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed that a hearing notice be served on Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State after he repeatedly failed to appear in court for arraignment over a N101.4 billion fraud case. The ruling, made by Justice Maryanne Anenih on November 14, 2024, follows a series of absences [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/court-orders-hearing-notice-delivery-to-ex-governor-yahaya-bello-in-n101-4b-fraud-case/feed/ 0 EFCC Arrests Man in Enugu for Alleged N460,000 Currency Racketeering https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arrests-man-in-enugu-for-alleged-n460000-currency-racketeering/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arrests-man-in-enugu-for-alleged-n460000-currency-racketeering/#respond Sat, 16 Nov 2024 22:33:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394526 Operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Enugu have arrested a man, Hussaini Ibrahim, in connection with a suspected currency racketeering scheme involving N460,000. Ibrahim, who was apprehended by the EFCC’s Special Task Force on November 13, 2024, was linked to the illicit trade following a tip-off that led to his arrest [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arrests-man-in-enugu-for-alleged-n460000-currency-racketeering/feed/ 0 EFCC Nabs Two Suspects in Uyo Over Alleged Naira Mutilation https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-nabs-two-suspects-in-uyo-over-alleged-naira-mutilation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-nabs-two-suspects-in-uyo-over-alleged-naira-mutilation/#respond Sat, 16 Nov 2024 22:28:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394522 Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended two men in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for allegedly mutilating Nigerian Naira notes in violation of the country’s currency regulations. The suspects, identified as Ejiofor Joseph Abuju and Temple Sunday Kachi, were arrested by the EFCC’s Special Task Force on Dollarization and Currency Mutilation, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-nabs-two-suspects-in-uyo-over-alleged-naira-mutilation/feed/ 0 Court Slams Delay Tactics in $6bn Fraud Trial of Former Minister Agunloye https://www.theinfostride.com/court-slams-delay-tactics-in-6bn-fraud-trial-of-former-minister-agunloye/ https://www.theinfostride.com/court-slams-delay-tactics-in-6bn-fraud-trial-of-former-minister-agunloye/#respond Sat, 16 Nov 2024 22:22:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394520 A Federal High Court judge in Abuja has sharply criticised the defence counsel representing former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, for using delay tactics to hinder progress in his ongoing trial for alleged corruption. Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie expressed his frustration with the conduct of Adeola Adedipe, SAN, who is defending Agunloye in the case brought [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/court-slams-delay-tactics-in-6bn-fraud-trial-of-former-minister-agunloye/feed/ 0 Port Harcourt Businessman Faces Court Over Alleged £9m Visa Scam https://www.theinfostride.com/port-harcourt-businessman-faces-court-over-alleged-9m-visa-scam/ https://www.theinfostride.com/port-harcourt-businessman-faces-court-over-alleged-9m-visa-scam/#respond Sat, 16 Nov 2024 22:18:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394517 The Managing Director of Echendu GPC Limited, Echendu Ndubuisi Endy, has been charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly defrauding victims of nearly £9 million in a bogus visa scam. Endy was arraigned before Justice E.A. Obile of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, accused of deceiving several [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/port-harcourt-businessman-faces-court-over-alleged-9m-visa-scam/feed/ 0 EFCC Arrests 43 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Port Harcourt Sting Operation https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arrests-43-suspected-internet-fraudsters-in-port-harcourt-sting-operation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arrests-43-suspected-internet-fraudsters-in-port-harcourt-sting-operation/#respond Sun, 06 Oct 2024 09:08:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390337 In a major crackdown on cybercrime, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 43 individuals suspected of internet fraud in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The arrests took place on 2nd October 2024, during a sting operation conducted by operatives from the EFCC’s Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate. The suspects were apprehended in the Rumuekeni [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arrests-43-suspected-internet-fraudsters-in-port-harcourt-sting-operation/feed/ 0 Man Jailed for 8 Years Over N62m Land Fraud in Lagos https://www.theinfostride.com/man-jailed-for-8-years-over-n62m-land-fraud-in-lagos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/man-jailed-for-8-years-over-n62m-land-fraud-in-lagos/#respond Sun, 06 Oct 2024 08:48:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390333 On 2nd October 2024, Justice I.O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja sentenced Abodurin Gerald Abozo to eight years in prison for defrauding a buyer of N62 million in a land deal scam. Abozo, who had been arraigned on 15th October 2023, faced a two-count charge for obtaining money by false pretence [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/man-jailed-for-8-years-over-n62m-land-fraud-in-lagos/feed/ 0 Court Summons Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Over N110.4b Fraud Charges https://www.theinfostride.com/court-summons-ex-kogi-governor-yahaya-bello-over-n110-4b-fraud-charges/ https://www.theinfostride.com/court-summons-ex-kogi-governor-yahaya-bello-over-n110-4b-fraud-charges/#respond Sun, 06 Oct 2024 08:32:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390331 On 3rd October 2024, Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, Abuja, issued a public summons against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, following his absence at a scheduled arraignment. Bello, alongside co-defendants Shuabu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, faces a 16-count charge brought by the Economic and Financial [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/court-summons-ex-kogi-governor-yahaya-bello-over-n110-4b-fraud-charges/feed/ 0 Exploring Interactive E-Books: A New Frontier in Reading https://www.theinfostride.com/exploring-interactive-e-books-a-new-frontier-in-reading/ https://www.theinfostride.com/exploring-interactive-e-books-a-new-frontier-in-reading/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:45:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390250 The world of reading is changing fast. As technology grows so does the way we experience books. For centuries books have been a gateway to new worlds and fresh ideas. Now interactive e-books are reshaping this experience by allowing readers to dive deeper into content. With interactive e-books, readers can engage in ways that traditional [...]

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