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Technology

OpenAI Scraps GPT-6.1 Astra Over AI Safety Failures

Saachi Jain, OpenAI's head of safety systems, said the model — which browses the web and operates applications autonomously — fell short on "staying...

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Nigeria

Fuel at N435? Expert Says Production-Cost Pricing Could Halve Petrol Price

Petrol in Nigeria could sell for as low as N435 to N687 per litre if the country priced locally refined fuel by what it...

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Africa

Ethiopia Tigray Fighting: Why Alamata Matters

Fresh Ethiopia Tigray fighting has placed the town of Alamata at the centre of a rapidly changing conflict in northern Ethiopia. Ethiopia’s military and allied...

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Education

Student Loan: How LASU Students Can Apply

A step-by-step guide to applying for the 2026/2027 NELFUND loan, the documents students need and mistakes to avoid. For Lagos State University students looking for...

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SMEDAN ₦100m Grant: How To Participate

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has announced a ₦100 million funding initiative aimed at creating 100 millionaire entrepreneurs through business grants, training and market opportunities. The initiative forms part of the 2026 GROW Nigerian Conference, scheduled for November 8 to 10 at the...

Why FG Is Giving Nigerians ₦50,000 Grant

The Federal Government has explained why it introduced a ₦50,000 cash grant for vulnerable Nigerians, citing rising food prices, the high cost of essential goods and increasing financial pressure on households. The initiative, known as the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI), was announced on October 30,...

31 States Spend ₦45bn on Fuel in Six Months: Analysis

Thirty-one Nigerian state governments spent a combined ₦45.04 billion on fuel for official vehicles, plants and electricity generators during the first six months of 2026. The expenditure represents a 14.35 per cent increase from the ₦39.38 billion recorded by the same states during the corresponding period in 2025. The...