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N10Billion Scandal: Labour Unions Accuse ICPC Of Suppressing Corruption Case Against National Librarian

According to the unions, one of the latest petitions before the ICPC involves the alleged illegal sale of government properties by the management of the National Library of Nigeria without due process and without approval from the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). The Coalition of the Nigeria Union of Public Service Reportorial, Secretarial, Data Processors

Jordan’s USD 9 billion investment set to unlock new hospitality growth

Rita Ghantous Rita Ghantous is a hospitality aficionado and a passionate writer with over 9 years’ experience in journalism and 5 years experience in the hospitality sector. Her passion for the performance arts and writing, started early. At 10 years old she was praised for her solo performance of the Beatles song “All My Love”

₦16 billion per year: Ademola Lookman makes decision on next club, amid transfer tussle

Soccer Ademola Lookman celebrates goal for Super Eagles (Photo credit: X) Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman has informed Atalanta that he wants to join Fenerbahce...

1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 set for Dubai with 15,000 creators and global platforms

Dubai will host the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit from January 9, 2026, as the UAE continues to position itself at the forefront of the global creator economy. Held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the three-day

ASML to Invest $1.5 Billion in Mistral, the French A.I. Start-Up

ASML, the Dutch maker of semiconductor equipment, is investing about $1.5 billion in Mistral, the French A.I. start-up...

BOI unveils N2 billion fund to empower NYSC members with business loans 

The Bank of Industry (BOI) has launched a N2 billion entrepreneurship programme aimed at providing affordable loans to members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as part of broader efforts to tackle youth unemployment and promote small business growth.  The post BOI unveils N2 billion fund to empower NYSC members with business loans  appeared

$15 Billion Floodwalls Are Sinking. Satellite Maps Show New Orleans’ Silent Collapse

New Orleans is slowly sinking — and in some spots, the drop is startling. A Tulane University study using two decades of satellite radar data reveals parts of the city, its wetlands, and even billion-dollar post-Katrina floodwalls are losing up to two inches of elevation each year. ...

FTX Repays $5 Billion in Second Round as Market Eyes Altcoin Season

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has kicked off its second round of repayments to creditors, disbursing over $5 billion to individuals and entities with approved claims. This follows the firm’s initial payout of $1.9 billion and marks a major step in the collapsed exchange’s bankruptcy proceedings. Will FTX Payout Spark a Potential Market Rally? In a

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NCAA Makes Major Eligibility Announcement to Avoid Another Diego Pavia-Esque Legal Battle

College football has just gotten a new rule that would see the NCAA spend less on legal fees. After spending $16M in legal fees last year,  the NCAA’s new eligibility rule looks to eliminate most of the previous conditions for the extension of eligibility. With this, legal cases, like Diego Pavia’s, will have nothing on

Aaron Rodgers’ Brother Lands New ESPN Role Days After Laura Rutledge Successor Announcement

ESPN is elevating Jordan Rodgers beyond SEC Nation into national college football broadcasts, making another shakeup to deliver the best broadcasting product on those Saturdays and Sundays. Just a few weeks ago, ESPN elevated Laura Rutledge’s focus to covering Monday Night Football with Troy Aikman. That meant Laura had to leave SEC Network after a

FOX Nation Pulls Off First-of-Its-Kind Live Preshow for PBR Space Cowboys

FOX News personality Abby Hornacek grew up dreaming of being just like her favorite sports sideline reporter. Her inspiration wasn’t someone talking football. Or any other stick and ball sport, even as the daughter of a former NBA all-star.  Hornacek’s fascination was professional bull riding. She aspired to follow in the footsteps of Leah Garcia

2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Cam Williams, DB, Henderson State University

2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Cam Williams, DB, Henderson State University Name: Cam Williams Position: DB College: Henderson State University (Transfer from Benedict College) Height: 5′ 10″ Weight: 185 lbs X: @Camislandd Instagram: @camislandd What made you decide you wanted to be a football player? I was eight years old, at first it was a

Announcing the 2026 Digiday Top Workplaces

By Digiday Awards  •  June 23, 2026  • Digiday Top Workplaces is an annual list recognizing the best companies to work for across media, marketing and technology. The companies recognized this year are setting the standard for what strong workplaces look like: those that lead with purpose, put their people first and shape the future