Anthropic is expected to beat rival OpenAI to the public markets with a major initial public offering (IPO) later this year, even as concerns over the safety of advanced artificial intelligence systems intensify. The potential IPO comes amid renewed debate over AI risks after an Anthropic employee, Jacob Coxon, resigned last week, warning that the…
Colombian pop star Shakira will begin a 12-concert run in Madrid on Friday, marking the end of her world tour and her eight-year absence from Spain. The 49-year-old singer, known for hits including “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” will perform at a temporary 50,000-capacity venue erected in the south of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has promoted 433 employees under its 2026 Promotion and Notch Award Exercise. The number represents about 13 per cent of the bank’s workforce, up from 12 per cent in 2025 and 11 per cent in 2024, when 376 and 337 employees were promoted, respectively. The bank said the exercise…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former First Lady Aisha Buhari has visited former Vice-President and 2027 African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Atiku, who disclosed the visit, said it underscored the need for those seeking a better Nigeria to prioritise the welfare, dignity and future of Nigerians. In a statement shared after the meeting, Atiku…
King Charles III is expected to urge major technology companies to ensure that artificial intelligence remains focused on serving humanity and that people do not “lose control” of the technology. The British monarch will deliver the message on Thursday at an AI conference at Dumfries House in Scotland, attended by senior representatives from Nvidia, Google…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has opened on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), offering Nigerians and other eligible investors an opportunity to acquire shares in Africa’s largest refinery. The offer was formally launched on Monday, September 14, 2026, during a gong-sounding ceremony at the NGX in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has renewed its commitment to improving patient safety in the management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with stakeholders calling for stronger regulation, clinical governance, medication safety and continuity of care. The stakeholders made the call at the 2026 World Patient Safety Day commemoration organised by the Health Facilities Monitoring…
By Ayomide Otitoju The President of the Association of Environmental Protection and Climate Change Practitioners, AVM (Rtd) Akugbe Iyamu, has commended the Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, for what he described as efforts to improve electricity supply and reform Nigeria’s power sector. Iyamu, a consultant on climate change and analyst on environmental policies, said…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government is working to establish a national electricity complaints call centre to provide consumers across the country with a direct channel to report service challenges, seek redress and track complaints to resolution. The Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, disclosed this during the commissioning of a 3MW hybrid solar power…
