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, while Stanford University claims the top spot in Education Studies, Law, and Psychology. Despite slipping to sixth place in World University Rankings 2025, Stanford’s subject-level performance underscores its academic prowess. Harvard University shines in Engineering and Life Sciences, while the California Institute of Technology (Caltech)…
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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 AI prompt management tool AIPRM, shares valuable insights into identifying and protecting against social media bots and the scams they perpetrate. Spotting Social Media Bots: Key Warning Signs Understanding how bots operate can help users identify and avoid them. These are the common traits of…
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 a harmonisation committee to resolve existing disagreements. The meeting, which brought together influential leaders, traditional rulers, and key political figures, marked a renewed push to achieve statehood, with stakeholders united in their vision for progress. In his opening speech, Oba Ajayi stressed the need for…
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 the irregularities, exercise its “Powers of the Purse” responsibly, allow robust public participation in the budget review process, and ensure that the approved budget reflects the needs and preferences of Nigerians through job creation, poverty reduction, and inclusive broad-based economic growth. A review of the…
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 division that followed the passing of the highly respected Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III in April 2022. Prince Owoade, a man of royal heritage, professional excellence, and global exposure, is now poised to lead the ancient Oyo Kingdom into a new era of prosperity, cultural…
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 for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ademola Ojo, made the official announcement. This decision marks the resolution of the legal and societal disputes that followed the passing of the late Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, on April 22, 2022. Hon. Ojo urged the…
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. By tweaking a few settings, you can ensure that media files are only downloaded when you actively choose to view or listen to them. This allows you to save space and avoid clutter from uninteresting or irrelevant files. Here’s a step-by-step guide to disabling automatic…
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 a ranking of 129 universities from 22 countries, with five newcomers—Namibia, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Cape Verde, and Eswatini. This year, the methodology was updated to include new metrics on leadership, ethics, and African heritage. Nigeria stands out as the most represented nation in the…
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 includes housing costs like rent or mortgage payments, utility bills, transportation expenses, and groceries. The goal is to cover your fundamental needs first, providing a stable foundation for your financial planning. Spend 30% on ‘Wants’ Once your essential needs are accounted for, you can allocate…
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, Oko John Inya, Chidiebere Favour Onwukwu, and Onyekachi Elisha Madubuike. The cases, handled by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), involved crimes such as criminal impersonation, identity theft, and obtaining funds under false pretences through the internet. In Uyo, Abasiama Edet Ukana and Oko…
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 by Bello in connection with charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In her ruling, Justice Anenih instructed that the hearing notice be affixed to Bello’s residence in Abuja, specifically at No. 9 Benghazi Street, Wuse Zone 4, and also…
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 in the Emenite area of Enugu metropolis. The suspect was found in possession of N460,000, all in N200 denominations, which authorities believe was part of an illegal currency manipulation operation. The EFCC has stated that investigations are ongoing, and Ibrahim will face charges in court…
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, following intelligence reports linking them to the illegal act. The arrests were made at the Flairmore Event Centre on Edet Akpan Avenue in Uyo. According to the EFCC, the suspects were involved in the mutilation of Naira notes, an offence punishable under Nigerian law, which…
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 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Agunloye is facing seven counts of official corruption and fraud related to the award of the Mambilla Power Project contract, a deal valued at a staggering $6 billion. The trial, which has attracted significant public and media…
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 individuals into paying large sums of money for fraudulent visa services. Endy, who pleaded not guilty to the charges, faces three counts of obtaining money under false pretences and engaging in fraudulent activities, contrary to the provisions of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud…
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 and Iwofe areas of the city, following a detailed surveillance operation based on actionable intelligence regarding their involvement in computer-related offences. The EFCC recovered various items, including mobile phones, laptops, international passports, ATM cards from multiple banks, five vehicles, two motorcycles, and a Point of…
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 and stealing. The case centred around a fraudulent transaction in 2013, where Abozo, trading under the name S.G.B. & As Property Lines Company, falsely claimed to have two plots of land for sale in Chevy Estate Ojomu Chieftaincy Family land, Lagos. Engineer Samuel Segher paid…
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 Crimes Commission (EFCC), involving conspiracy and criminal breach of trust related to N110.4 billion. The court’s decision came after an ex parte application by EFCC counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), who requested that the charges be served via substituted means. This followed Bello’s failure to appear…
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 books never allowed. Read without limits with Zlib on your device as it brings this exciting new era of reading to you. What Are Interactive E-Books Interactive e-books do more than just present text on a screen. These digital books often include multimedia elements like…
The Director General and CEO of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), Engineer Chukwuemeka Woke has put oil companies on notice, tasking them to comply with environmental regulations or face the full force of the law. Speaking during a familiarization visit to the Port Harcourt Zonal headquarters in Rivers State on Monday, Woke, while reacting to some of the challenges faced by the Agency in the Zone said as an agency established by Act of law, NOSDRA represents the Federal Government and has a sacred mandate to regulate the oil industry’s environmental impact and will not tolerate…