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Tek Experts, a leading global provider of technical talent solutions, has announced plans to open a new Security Operations Centre (SOC) under its cybersecurity business, Cytek in Victoria Island, Lagos. Founder of YNV Group, Yaniv Natan, said: “Nigeria has always been a strategically important market for us, so we are excited to establish a presence in Lagos. Our intercontinental network means we are in the unique position of being able to deliver genuinely seamless, 24/7, “follow the sun” cybersecurity services, all powered by Microsoft’s world-class AI technology. We are delighted to provide Nigeria’s tech, financial and business community with the…

Google and Verve have announced a partnership to make digital transactions on Google Play Store easier and more accessible for Nigerians. As of today, Nigerians can use their Verve cards to make purchases on the Google Play Store, strengthening the digital ecosystem in Nigeria. Under this new arrangement, Google will process Verve transactions within Nigeria. These transactions will be undertaken in Nigerian Naira (NG), and treated as local transactions by the country’s banking institutions. As a result, any Nigerian with an Android device and a Verve card now has a streamlined method for making purchases on the Google Play Store, they…

9mobile has further reiterated its commitment to the growth and development of small and medium enterprises in Nigeria, during the Kano edition of The Hack, which is a networking and business mentorship programme for entrepreneurs desirous of scaling their businesses. 9mobile used the programme to train Kano SMEs on how to nurture customer loyalty through relationship selling during the two-day event. The telecoms company had a practical training session on the first day and an exhibition on the second day, where the SMEs displayed their products for sale at no cost to them. The Kano edition titled “Beyond the Talk”…

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is reportedly keen on signing Real Madrid midfielder Sergio Arribas this summer. Leverkusen, as per Relevo, have already made contact with Los Blancos over the prospect of signing Arribas. He has also been linked with a move to Girona and Sevilla. Arribas joined Real Madrid in 2012 from CD Leganes and has since risen through the ranks at La Fabrica to earn 14 senior appearances for the club. He is an attacking midfielder by trade but can also play out wide and as a No. 8 when needed. The 21-year-old Spaniard still has two years left on his contract at…

Liverpool have reportedly had a £37 million bid for Romeo Lavia rejected by Southampton. The Reds want the one-cap Belgium international to add depth to their weakened midfield line. They have lost James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on free transfers while Jordan Henderson is expected to join Al-Ettifaq. According to the Athletic, Southampton are looking for an offer in the region of £50 million for Lavia. He was signed last summer from Manchester City for £12 million. Since then, he has enhanced his reputation despite Southampton’s relegation last season. Lavia made 34 appearances across competitions, registering a goal and an…

Spain has qualified for the knockout rounds of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, They booked their spot with a 5-0 thrashing of Zambia in their second Group C fixture on Wednesday. Teresa Abelleira opened the scoring while Jennifer Hermoso and Alba Redondo scored twice to give Spain their second win at the tournament. It also assured Japan’s qualification to the round of 16 after they beat Costa Rica 2-0 earlier on Wednesday. Both Spain and Japan have six points and will face each other for the top spot in the group on Monday. [Article…

Former Manchester United striker, Louis Saha, has insisted that the French Ligue 1 will suffer if Paris Saint-Germain forwards Kylian Mbappe and Neymar follow Lionel Messi out of the club this summer. Recall that Messi had since left PSG to join Inter Miami, while Mbappe is set to leave the club after refusing to extend his contract and Neymar has been linked with a move away from the French Ligue 1 champions. However, Saha believes this summer transfer window will be the perfect time for Mbappe to leave PSG for Real Madrid. “If PSG loses Mbappe, Neymar and Messi, then…

In October 2020, Nigeria witnessed one of the largest youth-led protests in its history, known as the #EndSARS movement. Sparked by years of frustration and anger over police brutality, particularly perpetrated by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), young Nigerians took to the streets demanding an end to police harassment, extrajudicial killings, and the complete disbandment of the notorious unit. What began as peaceful protests quickly gained momentum and spread to different cities across Nigeria and even garnered international attention and su The protesters, consisting mainly of young Nigerians, chanted slogans such as “EndSARS,” “SARSMustEnd,” and “Enough is Enough,” as they…

Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Umar Chugali, has explained why the Nigerian Navy will continue to burn vessels intercepted with stolen crude oil. On July 11, 2023, the Navy set ablaze a Cameroon-bound vessel, MT TURA II, laden with 150 metric tonnes of stolen crude oil. The burning of the vessel was questioned by some Nigerians including members of the House of Representatives. But during a familiarisation tour of naval units under his mandate at the Navy Base, Warri, Delta State on Monday, July 25, Chugali explained that the burning of intercepted vessels with stolen crude oil…

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, said that the Federal Government has mobilized over $500m for innovative, profitable, equitable, and sustainable food systems transformation initiatives in Nigeria. Shettima made this disclosure at the first Stocktaking Moment (STM) Summit, themed ‘Transforming Food Systems for People, Planet and Prosperity’ in Rome, Italy where he is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Vice President while chairing a high-level meeting on the first day of the food summit declared open by the United Nations (UN) Secretary General, Antonio Guteress also gave the details of how the funds were mobilized. “The funds were mobilised through…