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FG Targets N13.8 Billion Data Protection Revenue In 2025

News Investigators/ The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has projected N13.8 billion revenue from data protection ecosystem in 2025 as against N12 billion generated in 2024. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner, NDPC said this on Thursday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. He said the figure represents approximately 15 per

Kano approves N3.4 billion for projects, key policy decisions

News Kano State Government is to spend about N3.4 billion on projects and key policy decisions, Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has stated.  Waiya said the approval was given at the 25th State Executive Council (SEC) meeting, after deliberating on critical governance matters. During the meeting, the Executive Council approved a

Saudi’s $1.2 Billion Barloworld Offer Gets Glass Lewis, ISS Nod

Barloworld Ltd. shareholders should accept a takeover offer for the Caterpillar-equipment distribution business in Africa because it’s a good deal, according to recommendations by two proxy advisory companies. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Loni Prinsloo Published Feb 12, 2025  •  2 minute read Caterpillar Inc. machinery. Photo by Angus Mordant /Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — Barloworld

FEC approved about N10.3 billion for the procurement of antiretroviral drugs for HIV treatment, diabetes diagnostic kits

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, approved about N10.3 billion for the procurement of antiretroviral drugs for HIV treatment, diabetes diagnostic kits, and other essential health commodities. Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Ali Pate, who briefed State House correspondents on the approvals, noted that the move is aimed at enhancing the accessibility

Ramp secures $13 billion valuation in deal allowing employees, investors to sell shares

Financial technology startup Ramp is letting some employees and early investors cash out in a new deal that values the company at $13 billion.  The New York company announced the $150 million deal Monday. Khosla Ventures, Thrive Capital and General Catalyst were among the entities that bought shares in the round. The financing marks a

Goldman says AI could be a $200 billion game changer for China markets. But here’s why investors shouldn’t rush in.

China stocks are starting to feel the benefits of AI, but Goldman Sachs says there are reasons not to rush in...

6 billion Bitcoin transactions on BSV blockchain—expect more

The BSV blockchain processed its 6 billionth transaction this week, less than a month after hitting the 5 billion mark—and the more amazing part? Bitcoin's "Teranode era" begins. The post 6 billion Bitcoin transactions on BSV blockchain—expect more appeared first on CoinGeek...

Boavista slam ₦9.6 billion price-tag on Super Eagles star amid from Trabzonspor

Soccer Portuguese club Boavista have slapped a hefty ₦9.6 billion price-tag on Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi, amid interest from Trabzonspor, Soccernet.ng reports. Onyemaechi has...

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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