This year’s Hackaholics stood out with a record-breaking 3,500 applications from across Nigeria. From this pool, 10 finalists showcased innovative solutions addressing real-world challenges, ranging from education accessibility to sustainable agriculture, healthcare, and more. Feegor, the overall winner, was awarded the top prize of N50 million for its innovative B2B wholesale marketplace and SaaS platform. Feegor empowers SMEs to discover, negotiate, and source goods from verified suppliers while accessing credit through a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) model. This groundbreaking approach is set to drive growth and create significant economic impact. The first runner-up, Empayment AI, received N35 million for…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
Court grants N1bn bail to 109 alleged foreign hackers, orders passport seizure ABUJA — The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to 109 alleged foreign hackers accused of attempting to defraud Nigerians, setting the bail at a total of N1 billion. Trial Justice Ekerete Akpan ordered the defendants, who were previously remanded in prison custody, to produce five sureties, each required to provide a sum of N200 million. The court specified that the sureties must not only submit affidavits of means but also own properties within the Abuja metropolitan area valued at no less than N200 million.…
The Ogun State government has embarked on the training of automotive craftsmen across the three senatorial districts of the state in new techniques and technology in automotive mechatronics. The training, which was in conjunction with the World Bank funded Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP), involved no fewer than 40 automotive craftsmen in its first phase. The measure, according to the the state government, is to support and enhance the capacity of artisans in the automotive industry in the state. The training also includes conversion of vehicle engines from petrol to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The CNG training component involves…
The Lagos State Arewa Community (LASACOM) adopted a report submitted by the youth wing of the group warning of the dangers of what they called and alleged deliberate interference in its activities by the Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Kashim Shettima. The report was presented by the Group’s Youth Leader, Honourable Ibrahim Bebeji before the Elders’ Committee chaired by Architect Kabiru Ahmed, former Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure in Lagos State during the End of the Year 2024 Annual Progress Report which took place on Wednesday, 27 November, 2024, at the Arewa House, Capitol Road, Agege, Lagos State. In the report,…
Arnold reportedly suffered a medical emergency while performing during a Christmas Carol at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre. According to CBC, Alberta Health Services spokesperson, Kerry Williamson, stated that Arnold died at the location after multiple resuscitation attempts. Reacting to his passage in a statement, Jessie van Rijn, the Citadel Theatre’s executive director and Daryl Cloran, the artistic director, said “His presence brought joy, heart and depth to every role. His artistic contributions will be deeply missed.”
Oluwole, better known as Maye, sued Sinach for N5 billion over ‘Way Maker’, her 2016 hit song. In the suit numbered FHC/L/CS/402/2024, Maye is seeking a declaration that he is an author and co-owner of the song, and demanded general damages of N5 billion for cumulative infringement of his rights. While denying the producer’s claims, Sinach, who claimed the sole authorship of the song, noted that she has achieved global recognition before ‘Way Maker’ song . The trial, which began at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday, 27 Novembe 2024, was adjourned until January 29 and 30, 2025.
A Nigerian named Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, popularly addressed as Bobo Chicago, has been arrested by the operatives of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for allegedly defrauding various companies and individuals of $2.8 million. Bobo Chicago was arrested on 20 November, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois, and is facing multiple charges, including wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering, and unlawful monetary transactions. His fraudulent activities reportedly targeted Nigerians residing in the Houston metro area before he fled to Chicago. Federal agents tracked the illicit funds and found that over $300,000 had been funneled into a well-known…
The Nigerian Senate on Thursday, 28 November, 2024 passed President Bola Tinubu’s controversial Tax Reform Bills for second reading. The Bills are: ‘A Bill for an Act to Establish the Joint Revenue Board, the Tax Appeal Tribunal and the Office of the Tax Ombudsman, for the harmonisation, coordination and settlement of disputes arising from revenue administration in Nigeria and for other related matters, 2024. ‘A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Federal Inland Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, No. 13, 2007 and enact the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act to Establish the Nigeria Revenue Service, charged with powers of assessment,…
At least 13 people have been confirmed dead, and dozens more are feared missing, following a devastating landslide in eastern Uganda’s Bulambuli district. Heavy rainfall triggered the disaster, which swept away at least 40 houses across several villages, leaving rescue workers scrambling to save survivors. The Ugandan Red Cross Society reported the confirmed deaths on social media platform X, but news agency AFP suggests the toll could rise to as many as 30. Many of the recovered bodies are children, according to local newspaper Daily Monitor. The landslide, occurring roughly 280 km (178 miles) from the capital Kampala, is part…
Shalom Nagar, the Israeli prison guard who carried out the 1962 execution of Adolf Eichmann, one of the chief architects of the Holocaust, has passed away ON Tuesday, 26 November, 2024 at the age of 86. Nagar, who by chance, and against his wishes, was selected to hang convicted Nazi war criminal Eichmann Nagar, who was 26 when carrying out the sentence, remained unknown for three decades after the execution that was performed at Ramle Prison in the early hours of June 1, 1962. Israeli authorities kept quiet on details of how the death sentence was carried out, with only…