In 2006, Philip Jenkins, a professor of history and religious studies at Pennsylvania State University, made a bold prediction: by 2050, Africa would become the “most Christian continent” in the world. Nearly two decades later, nowhere is this prediction more evident than in Nigeria, the continent’s most populous country. Between 2010 and 2020, the number
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Sixteen years after it launched as a libertarian experiment to sidestep government control, Bitcoin still defies easy classification. Is it money, a speculative asset, or simply digital gold? For regulators, particularly in emerging markets like Nigeria, that question is far from academic. In September 2020, Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) classified Bitcoin and other
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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released its August 2025 grant payment schedule, confirming that no grants have been suspended yet. But the agency is tightening its grip through digital reviews and automated cross-checks. Speaking at a media briefing on July 14, SASSA CEO Themba Matlou said that while payments will proceed as
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Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund II (PRIF II), a South African private equity vehicle, is set to acquire a 35% stake in Mawingu Networks, a Kenyan internet service provider, in a deal that will hand the fund controlling interest in the company. The proposed transaction, currently under review by the Comesa Competition Commission (CCC), comes eight
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ASUS Malaysia has officially launched the Vivobook S14 and S16 (S3407QA/S3607QA), its latest Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon X processors with up to 45 TOPS NPU. Designed to deliver advanced AI capabilities in a sleek, ultra-light form factor, the new Vivobook S series brings powerful performance, immersive visuals, and extended battery life to modern users
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The latest revision of the ACI 318 standard is the first update since 2019. Image courtesy ACI Reflecting changing currents in engineering design and material availability, the American Concrete Institute has updated its 318 standard to ACI 318-25, with a new sustainability guide and updated information on deep foundations for seismic design, shear friction, and
Rozi Khan from Karachi found his bank account blocked. The bank said it was linked to his dealings with journalist Asad Ali Toor, who had bought parrots from him. Khan was left confused and upset. The 29-year-old bird seller learnt the account was closed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). “Why would they suspend my
Residents of Vadodara were left shocked on Thursday night after an eight-foot-long crocodile was seen crawling across the Narhari Vishwamitri Bridge Road. The unusual sight brought traffic to a stop, as many people pulled over to watch and film the reptile on their phones. Videos that have since gone viral show the crocodile pausing in
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Amid spike in violent crimes in Bihar in the past few days, another shocking incident has occurred in Gaya district. State Health Department’s retired official Dr Tapeshwar Prasad was shot and seriously injured by unidentified assailants on Saturday morning. The crime took place while Dr Prasad was returning from his agricultural field when three men
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Air India Plane crash: The US federal agency, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), responsible for the investigation of aviation accidents and significant transportation events in the country, on Friday (local time) issued a strong rebuke of recent media coverage made over the preliminary investigative report on the aftermath of the ill-fated Air India 171 crash