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Cybersecurity Surges as Nigeria’s Fastest-Growing Tech Sector

Cybersecurity Surges as Nigeria’s Fastest-Growing Tech Sector

November 9, 2025 7:36 pm

Amid rising cyber threats and high demand for experts, Nigerian IT professionals are flocking to cybersecurity for career growth and national impact.

Nigeria’s technology sector is witnessing a rapid shift as cybersecurity emerges as the fastest-growing field, attracting young IT professionals from across the country. Once a niche specialization, it has become a crucial component of Nigeria’s expanding digital economy, driven by both opportunity and necessity.

From Lagos to Kano, and in classrooms and online platforms alike, aspiring tech professionals are increasingly announcing, “I am learning cybersecurity.” Industry experts say this surge is fueled by the country’s critical shortage of …

Ahmed al-Sharaa Washington Visit Marks Historic U.S.–Syria Reset

Ahmed Al-Sharaa Washington Visit Marks Historic U.S.–Syria Reset

November 9, 2025 2:05 am

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Washington on Saturday for his first official visit to the United States, just two days after Washington formally removed him from its list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists, a move signaling a historic thaw in relations between the former foes.

The trip marks the highest-level contact between Damascus and Washington in nearly two decades. Al-Sharaa, a former Islamist militant whose forces ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad last year, is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.

Analysts say the visit reflects Washington’s cautious embrace of Syria’s new leadership …

US: ICE Arrests 34 Illegal Immigrant Truck Drivers In Oklahoma

US: ICE Arrests 34 Illegal Immigrant Truck Drivers In Oklahoma

November 9, 2025 12:57 am

US Authorities have arrested 70 undocumented immigrants, including 34 truck drivers, in Oklahoma amid growing crackdown on illegal commercial drivers.

Federal Immigration Authorities have arrested 70 undocumented immigrants in Oklahoma, including 34 operating semi-trucks or commercial vehicles, during a two-day enforcement sweep carried out between October 28 and 29, 2025.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said the arrests were part of Operation Guardian, a multi-agency initiative launched earlier this year to remove illegal immigrants driving commercial vehicles without proper authorization. The operation was conducted in partnership with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

According to ICE, 26 of the arrested truck drivers

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Pharma Executive: Collapses During Trump’s Oval Office Event

Pharma Executive: Collapses During Trump’s Oval Office Event

November 8, 2025 11:50 pm

U.S. Pharmaceutical representative fainted behind President Donald Trump during a White House announcement on a new deal to cut prices for weight-loss drugs.

United States Pharmaceutical executive collapsed in the Oval Office on Thursday November 6, 2025, during a televised event where President Donald Trump unveiled a new federal deal to make weight-loss medications more affordable.

The incident occurred as the President stood alongside top administration officials, including Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The man, identified by reporters as a Pharmaceutical Representative, suddenly …

Lagos: Shuts Ikorodu Health College Over Fake Nursing Course

Lagos: Shuts Ikorodu Health College Over Fake Nursing Course

November 8, 2025 11:34 pm

Authorities in Lagos have sealed the Tower College of Health Sciences in Ikorodu and arrested its director for running an unaccredited nursing program.

Lagos State Authorities have sealed the popular Tower College of Health Sciences in Gberigbe, Ikorodu, and arrested its director for operating an unapproved nursing program, officials said on Thursday November 6, 2025.

The crackdown was carried out by a joint enforcement team led by the Lagos Ministry of Health’s Directorate of Nursing Services (DNS), alongside the Nursing and Midwifery Committee of Lagos State and the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM). The operation was supported …

Gravelines: France To Use UK Funds For £132K Fence Near Calais

French Authorities Utilize UK Funds For £132K Gravelines Fence

November 8, 2025 11:17 am

Local authorities in Gravelines plan a £132,000 fence, funded by Britain, to keep migrants from residential areas as part of joint border enforcement efforts.

France is planning to build a £132,000 ($173,000), fence in the northern town of Gravelines, near Calais, using funds provided by the United Kingdom under a bilateral border security agreement. The project aims to prevent migrants from entering residential areas as tensions rise between local residents and asylum seekers.

The proposed 1,000-yard barrier, expected to stand about two meters high, will enclose parts of Polder Park, an area where migrants often camp while waiting to cross …

United States: Hundreds Of Flights Canceled As Shutdown Deepens

United States: Hundreds Of Flights Canceled As Shutdown Stays

November 8, 2025 10:25 am

U.S. faces mounting travel chaos, food aid disputes, and renewed Senate tensions as the Trump administration’s shutdown stretches into week six.

Air travel across the United States descended into chaos on Friday November 7, 2025, as hundreds of flights were canceled amid the ongoing government shutdown, now entering its sixth week with no resolution in sight.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered 40 major airports to cut flight operations by 10%, citing critical staff shortages and safety concerns. Air traffic controllers, working unpaid since the shutdown began, have warned of fatigue and burnout as they continue managing busy skies with …

United Kingdom Immigration Curb: Cost $5.7 Billion — analyst

United Kingdom Immigration Curb: Cost $5.7 Billion — Analyst

November 8, 2025 9:35 am

Home Office analyst warns the UK’s plan to limit foreign workers and students could cost up to $5.7 billion, testing Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s strategy.

United Kingdom’s new immigration crackdown could cost the economy as much as £4.4 billion ($5.7 billion), according to an internal Home Office report, raising doubts about Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s pledge to reduce migration without hurting growth.

The internal analysis, released alongside Starmer’s sweeping immigration reforms, warns that major cuts to the number of foreign workers and international students may have unintended economic consequences. It estimates that the UK could lose up to £1.2 billion …

Nigerian Stock Market: Lose N2.5trn As Panic Selling Deepens

Nigerian Stock Market: Lose N2.5trn As Panic Selling Deepens

November 7, 2025 10:46 pm

Nigerian stock market slumped by N2.512 trillion in four days as investors reacted to President Donald Trump’s warning of possible U.S. military action.

Nigeria’s stock market tumbled sharply this week, losing N2.512 trillion in just four trading days amid widespread investor panic following comments by the U.S. President Donald Trump about possible military intervention over the killing of Christians by Islamist militants in the country.

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index fell by 2.66% to close at 150,026.55 points on November 6, down from 154,126.46 points at the start of trading on Monday November 3, 2025. Market capitalization dropped to …

Offset: Snubs $10M Settlement, Seeks Half Of Cardi B’s Fortune

Offset Spurns $10M Settlement, Seeks Half Of Cardi B’s Fortune

November 7, 2025 10:07 pm

Rapper Offset has turned down a $10 million divorce settlement from Cardi B, claiming he deserves half of their assets for contributing to her success.

American rapper Offset has reportedly rejected a $10 million divorce settlement offer from his estranged wife, Cardi B, demanding instead an equal share of the couple’s combined assets.

Sources close to the pair told U.S. media that Offset, whose real name is Kiari Cephus, insists he played a crucial role in Cardi B’s rise to superstardom and therefore deserves half of the wealth accumulated during their seven-year marriage.

The couple, who married in 2017, …

Canada To Reduce Temporary Resident And Student Intake By 43%

Canadian Law Limits Temporary Residency, Students Visas, 43%

November 7, 2025 7:30 pm

Ottawa unveils new immigration plan reducing international students and foreign workers while introducing faster residency routes for US-based talent.

The Canadian government has announced sweeping reforms to its immigration policy, cutting the number of temporary residents — including international students and foreign workers — by nearly 43% over the next three years.

The plan, unveiled on Tuesday November 5, 2025, as part of the federal budget, represents one of the sharpest reductions in Canada’s temporary immigration in decades. The move comes amid political and economic pressure to manage housing shortages and public sentiment over the country’s record population growth.

Under …

Canada Overhauls Immigration System, Cuts Visas By One-Third

Canada: Creates Pathway For 33,000 US-Based Skilled Workers

November 6, 2025 9:17 pm

New Canadian government policy, prioritizes skilled workers and offers residency pathway for 33,000 United States-based H-1B visa holders by the year 2027.

Canada has unveiled sweeping reforms to its immigration system, announcing plans to slash the number of temporary residents by nearly one-third while opening a new route to permanent residency for skilled foreign professionals, including tens of thousands currently working in the United States.

The measures, revealed as part of Budget 2025 and the federal government’s 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, represent the most dramatic shift in Canadian immigration policy in decades. The strategy aims to ease pressure on the …

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